As the long days of summer come to a close, families everywhere are preparing for a new school year. In the rush to complete reading lists and stock up on supplies, one important task is often overlooked by children and their parents. New Jersey bus accident lawyers say the end of summer marks the perfect...

A worker was electrocuted while working on a boat dock at the HGTV Dream Home property in Brevard County, Florida. After being electrocuted, the man fell into the Indian River Lagoon. Paramedics attempted to resuscitate the man before taking him to Cape Canaveral Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. According to authorities, the fatal...

The correct car seat for your child can be a lifesaver when installed and utilized accurately. The proper use of child care seats is the most effective method to protect children in the event of a car accident. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that infant and child car seats reduce...

Last year, General Motors knowingly put over one million vehicles with defective ignition switches in the hands of American consumers. The defective auto parts were to blame for over 100 unnecessary car accident deaths. In the most recent settlement hearing, even though GM agreed to pay a substantial $900-million fine for failing to recall...

Police reports are usually inadmissible in personal injury lawsuits because they are considered hearsay by the court; however, a police report can be an essential part of settlement negotiations in a car accident injury claim. If the police report regarding your car accident indicates that the other driver or another party was at fault...

A Texas family was awarded more than $124.5 million last month when a Texas state court jury deemed Volkswagen AG liable for a seatback failure which left a child permanently brain injured. According to court records, the child was a rear seat passenger in an Audi automobile manufactured by Volkswagen when the vehicle was...

If New York legislators get their way, law enforcement will soon be armed with new technology in the fight against distracted driving. A bill which has been proposed by New York State Senator Terrence Murphy (R) and Assembly Assistant Speaker Felix Ortiz (D) would allow for the use of “textalyzers” at the scene of a...

A recent report by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reveals an unusual connection between senior citizens, declining coordination and car accidents. According to the study – titled “Associations Between Falls and Driving Outcomes in Older Adults” – the more frequently an elderly driver falls, the greater the odds that they will later become...

A blinking tire pressure light on the dashboard is more than just a nuisance; it is a sign of a serious maintenance issue that must be quickly addressed. A study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that under-inflated tires can triple the risk of a crash occurring. Moreover, failure by an...

Summertime is the deadliest time of the year for drivers on American roadways. Because Memorial Day Weekend – the unofficial start of the summer season – is just around the corner, our Cherry Hill car accident lawyers say now is the perfect time to review simple steps which can be taken to reduce car...