Cycling (Photo credit: tejvanphotos) The agreeable weather of late summer and early fall brings a number of bike races to Hunterdon County. This, in turn, inspires the athlete in many of us to take to the roads on our two-wheelers. While this exercise is good for both the body and…
New Jersey Route 12 in Hunterdon County. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) The warm weather sees an influx of motorcycles on the State’s roadways and, with that, a greater potential for serious traffic accidents. If you or someone you know is involved in a motorcycle accident, particularly in Hunterdon County, the personal…
English: A cat on a car. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) There is lots of talk in New Jersey lately about distracted driving. Most of those discussions revolve around talking and/or texting on cell phones while behind the wheel. There is another form of distracted driving that New Jerseyans — pet lovers…
A picture of my dog. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) A recent national survey of pet owners disclosed that 39% of all households in the U.S. include at least one dog. (1) That equates to a lot of people enjoying the benefits of their canine companions, but with those benefits come responsibilities,…
A Chevrolet Malibu involved in a rollover crash (Photo credit: Wikipedia) A motor vehicle accident can shake up even an experienced driver. Staying calm and following a few basic steps can help you collect insurance claims or file a personal injury lawsuit if it comes to that. First, stay at…
Texting on a qwerty keypad phone (Photo credit: Wikipedia) By now most people are aware that distracted driving – particularly talking or, perhaps worse, texting on cell phones – is to blame for an increasing number of motor vehicle accidents. Studies show texting drivers have a slower reaction time than…
The third generation Isuzu Elf (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Although New Jersey didn’t see much snow and ice this winter, residents should not forget their responsibility to clean off their vehicles when the harsh weather returns. Just last week, a municipal court judge ruled against a driver who forgot to do…
Image via Wikipedia Does Personal Injury Protection (PIP) limit a motorist’s right to sue for medical expenses to treat injuries suffered in a car crash? The answer lies in the interpretation of the no-fault insurance laws. If, after reading the following, you need a Hunterdon County lawyer to assist you…
A few months back we posted an article addressing the question to what extent are local governments liable for damages or injuries resulting from damaged roadways. (1) The State Supreme Court recently settled that question when it issued its ruling on Polzo v. County of Essex. If after reading the…
A recent post on YouTube highlights what can happen when drivers try to run red lights; the post shows footage of crashes and near misses in New Jersey intersections. But do the red light cameras being installed at various locations throughout the State help or add to the dangers? If,…