A New Jersey Appellate Court recently overturned a lower court ruling allowing a woman from Bergen County woman who was bitten by a dog while pet-sitting to proceed with a suit against the dog’s owners. (1) According to reports, the victim was being paid to watch her neighbors’ dog while…
Person using cell phone while driving. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) New Jersey was one of the first states to adopt laws prohibiting the use of handheld cell phones and texting while driving, but some lawmakers feel drivers do not always take these offenses seriously enough. Now the State is considering stiffer…
A NY-standard yield-to-peds sign on Roosevelt Island, New York City. New Jersey drivers are now required to stop and remain stopped for pedestrians in crosswalks. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Failure to stop for pedestrians in marked crosswalks may soon result in tougher penalties for some motorists. A panel of the New…
FRIENDS VIGIL (Photo credit: Drimagez) Now that the holiday season is upon us, people find many reasons for celebration – office parties, get-togethers with old friends or distant relatives, family gatherings. Whatever the cause for your celebration, failure to heed the warning to not drink and drive could prove costly.…
(Photo credit: ER24 EMS (Pty) Ltd.) Even the most skilled drivers can be involved in a car accident. How you react in the aftermath can mean the difference between an accident and a crime. Accidents range from fender-benders to multi-vehicle pile-ups. Some result in damages only, while others can be…
Hunterdon County Route 604 – New Jersey (Photo credit: Dougtone) After writing the article on “Drivers and Pedestrians Share Responsibility for Safe Roadways,” we learned that eight Hunterdon County communities will receive traffic warning signs as part of October’s “Hunterdon County Pedestrian Safety Month.” (1) The signs, which will read…
Pedestrians cross road in Mong Kok (Photo credit: Wikipedia) At least one Hunterdon County town is taking a stronger stand against motorists who fail to yield to pedestrians, and this action is bringing to light the responsibilities not only of drivers but of pedestrians as well. (1) If you have…
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 State Police (Photo credit: Wikipedia) New Jersey takes its campaign against drunk driving seriously and often beefs up its efforts around holidays, like the recent Labor Day weekend. (1) Penalties for driving under the influence are stiff and can severely impact your everyday life. If, after reading the…
Professional baseball bats are typically made of ash or maple; hickory used to be popular, as well. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) The family of a Wayne, NJ teen injured while playing baseball reached a settlement for $14.5 million in a lawsuit that questioned whether the use of metal baseball bats should…