New Jersey is a great state for people who love to go cycling. There are plenty of areas to cycle safely away from the roads, but many cyclists take to the streets as well. If you will be cycling through the city or your own local area, it’s important to know the...
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A wandering mind can cause a car accident
When considering why car accidents take place, it’s common to look at the actions that drivers took -- or failed to take -- to look for errors. For instance, a distracted driver may have been looking down at the phone, so they didn’t see the traffic stopped ahead of...
Distracted driving collisions in New Jersey
Any activity, no matter how minor, that pulls a driver’s focus from the road is considered a distraction. Personal grooming, eating, drinking or participating in a conversation can all lead to lapses in concentration that ultimately result in collisions. From...
How does a brain injury affect cognitive abilities?
People who suffer from traumatic brain injuries often have considerable life changes, often stemming from cognitive abilities being affected. This can have a significant impact on an individual's personality because cognition drives how the person thinks and...
Beware of Amazon delivery drivers when behind the wheel
One economic trend for 2020 is a major uptick in online shopping, and the retailer leading the pack is Amazon. As a result, their delivery drivers are under great pressure to deliver packages on time and to the correct address. When they fail, the company is liable...
What factors may impact recovery after a spinal cord injury?
Spinal cord injuries can impact people in different ways. There are several factors that might have an effect on how a person's abilities change after the injury. Trying to find out as much as you can about your injury can help as you embark upon the therapy process....
Why hard hats are integral to safety on job sites
When you look at a typical hard hat worn on construction sites all over America, admittedly, it doesn't look like a whole lot of protection for the head. But hard hats do, in fact, provide a great deal of protection to those who wear them. Hard hats are typically made...
A misdiagnosis can lead to injuries or fatalities in children
When you have a young child, something you want to do is to make sure that they receive the right care all the time. You found a pediatrician in your area that had great reviews. The first few visits seemed fine, but when you went in over concerns about your child's...
Pedestrian accidents can be avoided by following traffic laws
When you are out walking, you should feel relatively safe and protected from harm as long as you obey the New Jersey statutes that apply to pedestrians. Of course, the flip side of that situation is that you are only as safe as the drivers around you. If they flout...
The rights and responsibilities of New Jersey pedestrians
Getting hit by a car while you are walking can result in catastrophic injuries - if you are lucky enough to survive the impact. As a result, and also because there is a higher percentage of pedestrian deaths and injuries in New Jersey, law enforcement and the courts...