Amid concerns over the safety, lack of insurance, and liability of popular ridesharing services, last Friday, Governor Chris Christie signed the Transportation Network Company Safety and Regulatory Act into law. The new law brings with it regulations and standards for ridesharing companies, such as Uber and Lyft, to the state of New Jersey, making...

The National Safety Council (NSC) recently released the results of its latest survey on the distracted driving habits of American drivers. An astonishing four out of five drivers surveyed admitted that they use their cell phones to answer texts and calls from family members while they are behind the wheel. Despite the statistics that...

The physical state of being drowsy or tired can severely compromise a motorist’s ability to function efficiently and safely while driving. The effects of driving drowsy are similar to those of drunk driving. While there are copious programs in place to educate motorists on the risks of drinking and driving, the dangers of drowsy...

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...