On behalf of The McDonough Law Office | Nov 16, 2018 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Motorists in New Jersey and across the United States are in greater danger of being involved in a motor vehicle accident when driving at night versus daytime driving. The National Safety Council estimates that driving at night puts drivers at three times a greater...
On behalf of The McDonough Law Office | Oct 29, 2018 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
New research indicates that New Jersey teenagers who drive with teen passengers may be at increased risk of being involved in a fatal car crash. The study, which was done by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, indicates that when teens drove with other teens in...
On behalf of The McDonough Law Office | Sep 20, 2018 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
New Jersey residents with fears about their teenage children’s driving habits will want to know about a study from Baylor University. Researchers there focused on a supplemental drivers’ education program called the Texas Reality Education for Drivers...
On behalf of The McDonough Law Office | Sep 3, 2018 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
When the school season starts in New Jersey, residents need to be more careful behind the wheel. Children can dart out into the street, and not always at a crosswalk; school buses will become a fixture on the roads; and school zones will require drivers to slow down....
On behalf of The McDonough Law Office | Aug 24, 2018 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
New Jersey motorists know that the roads are rife with unsafe drivers. However, there are many ways to prevent car accidents from occurring. By following a few tips, it’s possible to avoid being one of the aforementioned unsafe motorists. First of all, one...
On behalf of The McDonough Law Office | Aug 6, 2018 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Distracted driving is a major road hazard in the state of New Jersey and across the nation. For example, those who use their smartphones to text while they are driving are six times more likely to become involved in a car crash than those who do not. However, even...
On behalf of The McDonough Law Office | Jul 17, 2018 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
As the public policy division of a leading provider of property casualty insurance, the Travelers Institute has good reason to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving. Drivers in New Jersey will be interested to hear about the Every Second Matters™ event,...
On behalf of The McDonough Law Office | Jul 3, 2018 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Residents of New Jersey may be too busy having fun to think about safety during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday. Still, it’s wise to know what the most common risks are. For instance, Esurance and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety claim that...
On behalf of The McDonough Law Office | Jun 12, 2018 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
After a car accident, there are several steps that New Jersey motorists should take. They should stop even if there appears to be no damages. People should not discuss the accident with others involved or admit fault. However, they should collect the other...
On behalf of The McDonough Law Office | Jun 5, 2018 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
New Jersey has a seat belt law that applies to drivers and both front and rear seat passengers. Because it is a primary law, police officers in the Garden State can pull vehicles over and ticket their occupants for violating it. Advocacy groups have urged lawmakers in...
