Recent headlines regarding the after effects of head injuries sustained by former professional football players has brought the issue of concussions and youth athletes into the focus once again. Just last week, Hall of Famer Tony Dorsett disclosed that he was suffering from the early stages of a degenerative brain…
In recent months much attention has been given to pedestrian safety and now it is garnering even more attention. The death rate of teenage pedestrians has risen 25% over the last five years, according to statistics released this past summer. Many of those deaths have been attributed to distracted walking.…
Careless driving charges are the most common charges drivers face, but should they warrant jail time? That’s a question facing the State Supreme Court and its decision could establish a guideline for municipal courts who commonly hear such cases. (1) The Supreme Court is set to review the case of…
Drivers know that if they drive too fast they risk getting a ticket or, even worse, may cause a traffic accident. It would be safer to drive below the speed limit, right? Wrong. Driving below the posted speed limit could be just as dangerous as driving above it. In fact,…
By now, children throughout the State are back in school which means more pedestrians and motorists are on the roads at the same time. In order to keep New Jersey roads safe pedestrians and motorists alike need to take extra care. A nationwide program entitled Safe Routes to School (SRTS)…
By now, most New Jersey drivers are aware of the stiff penalties associated with texting and driving, particularly if that action results in an accident. What they might not know is that you don’t even need to be in the car to be held liable. August 27, 2013, a New…
Although most area schools won’t start classes for another couple of weeks, preseason is in full swing for their fall sports teams. Participation in school sports can benefit our children’s health, self-confidence and social development. That same participation, however, can lead to serious injuries unless necessary precautions and safety guidelines…
“License, registration and cell phone,” are words New Jersey motorists may soon hear from police responding to the scene of an accident if a newly proposed bill wins approval. The bill seeks to give police the right to look through the phone’s call and message history without a warrant in…
One Hunterdon County man was killed and another critically injured when the all-terrain vehicle (ATV) they were riding ran off the road in upstate New York last weekend. Tragic incidents like this highlight the need for the safety rules and regulations established for those who enjoy the sport of riding…
We have all been stuck behind that driver who sits in the left lane blocking other cars from passing. Soon, however, those drivers may face higher fines if a bill recently passed by both the State Senate and General Assembly gets Gov. Chris Christie’s approval. (1) According to New Jersey’s…