The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is providing information on the risk of fatigue and sleeplessness in the ride-sharing industry. Individuals in New Jersey who work in the ride-sharing industry may find themselves working during the night or working after they’ve already worked a full shift at another job. This, coupled with the driver’s circadian rhythm being thrown off, may...
Drivers in New Jersey and around the country are routinely warned about the dangers of using their cellphones while behind the wheel, and hands-free or wearable devices are often suggested as a safer alternative for motorists who absolutely must stay in touch while on the move. However, a study from a research team at The University of Texas suggests that even hands-free devices that are...
Distracted driving is an epidemic in New Jersey, as elsewhere in the U.S., and it may be more dangerous now than drunk driving. DUI deaths have been reduced by a third over the past 30 years thanks to the efforts of law enforcement and activist groups, but more and more people are being distracted by smartphones, in-car navigation systems, and other technologies. A survey showed that 63...
Hazards that lead to fatal traffic accidents in New Jersey include human error and environmental features. When drivers make bad decisions, like drinking, their impairment often limits their ability to operate a motor vehicle safely. The consumption of alcohol, even in modest amounts, slows the reaction times of drivers and increases the potential for accidents. Drowsy drivers experience a...
When you walk to the corner store to buy a soda and a candy bar on a Saturday afternoon – or when your children do so – you don’t expect a pedestrian versus car accident to happen. However, with more and more American drivers with their heads buried in their smartphones, or their heads fogged by marijuana intoxication, it seems that the risks of a pedestrian collision are...
Airbags are supposed to save lives, not endanger them. However, when it comes to the global recalls of millions of vehicles equipped with Takata Airbags, we find that sometimes safety devices aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. Defective Takata Airbags run the risk of exploding during minor vehicle collisions, causing metal fragments to shoot into the passenger compartments of...
When you get behind the wheel and hit the road, you probably do so with the idea of reaching your destination without incident. Even with the best intentions, you realize that you could be involved in a car accident at some point.
Any accident, regardless of the severity, is sure to throw you for a curve. As a result, you may not be thinking clearly. This is why it’s so important to know...
Until human drivers are replaced by safe and secure driverless automobiles, we will face numerous completely avoidable dangers every time we get on the road. These avoidable dangers relate to the accident risks caused by inattentive drivers distracted by the cellphones, drunk drivers, speeding drivers, reckless drivers and drivers who are not following the rules of the road.
Considering how...
Thousands of drivers across New Jersey are getting letters from the state police about their distracted driving. It’s a real wake-up notice, and it should be taken seriously. The state is cracking down on this serious problem and for a good reason.
Distracted driving is cited as a cause in hundreds of thousands of accidents every year. If you have received this letter, or have been...
New Jersey drivers face numerous hazards on roadways as they commute to and from destinations. Between perilous weather conditions and high traffic, accidents can happen at any time.
Sadly, even though the New Year has just begun, over 20 fatal car accidents have already occurred in the Garden State. While not every accident can be prevented, below is a list of six common accident scenarios to...
