Jackknife accidents are very dangerous because a passenger vehicle is no match in terms of size and weight to the commercial semi tractor-trailer. Jackknife accidents in New Jersey refer to a situation in which the commercial vehicle with a trailer in tow loses control of the trailer. The trailer swings out from the truck cab …

All-terrain vehicles, also known as ATVs, are a popular form of outdoor entertainment throughout the state of New Jersey. However, according to a study from ATVSafety.gov, thousands of people are injured and hundreds are killed in ATV-related accidents and incidents each year. To date, more than 100 people have been killed in ATV accidents. Summer …

Rollover vehicle accidents are responsible for more than 30 percent of vehicular deaths. An individual who survives a rollover accident is frequently facing life-changing and serious bodily injuries. A rollover accident may involve a single vehicle, but that doesn’t mean you’re always responsible for the rollover accident. Faulty or defective designs, or even defects in …

As people get into the full swing of summer, you may very well be getting ready to take the boat out for some fishing, tubing, or just to cruise around. It is important to follow a few safety tips when out on the boat to make sure you reduce the chance of injury for yourself, …

Parents want nothing short of the best for their children. They take heavy precautions before buying any kind of product that may cause their child harm. From reading up on recalls and consumer reports to reading product reviews from other customers, a thorough amount of research is often completed before letting a potentially dangerous product …

Pedestrians face a wide variety of dangerous obstacles every day. Even though municipalities take great care in constructing sidewalks and plotting out safe paths for pedestrians, the amount of hazards they can encounter is staggering. From inconsiderate cars to beaten down sidewalks, most of these obstacles are, tragically, to be expected. But one of the leading …

Being injured due to someone else’s wrongdoing or negligence can be a very stressful situation. Medical attention may be needed, arrangements to miss work may need to be put in place, all this with reconciling with the injury could be time consuming and exhausting all the same. But it’s because these situations are stressful that …

Golf carts are one of the major luxuries of the golf course and on campsites. They provide a quick and compact way of getting around. It’s surprising then that they are also the subject of over 10,000 emergency room visits every year. Though they are not very powerful, their limited speed and open-sided nature makes …

Summer is an exciting time of the year for many. It means less time at work, kids are out of school, and both friends and families can gather to take part in summer activities. It is important to remain safe during these summer activities, as a misstep or missed precaution can lead to a variety of …