What Happens When People have Accidents with Driverless Cars?
Posted May 12th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
We admit that we haven’t seen any driverless cars in downtown Jersey City. Or anywhere nearby. However, we understand they are a part of the future. We have to wonder. Who will assume responsibility if one of these vehicles causes an accident? Driverless cars go by a few other names. They are also known as […]
Read MoreWhat to Do after Getting Into a Fatal Auto Accident With an Unlicensed Driver
Posted May 4th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
Here’s a scary statistic for you: One out of every 10 fatal auto accidents that had occurred between 2010 and 2013 in New Jersey involved an unlicensed driver. Frightening thought, huh? According to recent data, there were 2,177 fatal accidents within a four-year span and of those accidents, 231 of the drivers involved were driving without […]
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know about Ejection and Entrapment Accidents
Posted May 3rd, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
Ejection and entrapment are big fears in any accident. Often, they come down to one device. Seatbelts. Learn some fascinating information about car crashes and the risks. It was nearly a year ago when Princeton mathematician John Nash and his wife were killed in a taxi accident on the New Jersey Turnpike. You may recall […]
Read MoreDo I Need to Report a Minor Car Accident?
Posted April 27th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
Here’s a scenario for you: While stopped at a red light, the car behind you hits you. You both pull over to the side of the road and get out to assess the damage. Your bumper is a little dented but that’s the only damage to you and the other car. No one was injured. […]
Read MoreThe “Textalyzer”: What is It And is It Coming to New Jersey?
Posted April 18th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
There’s a bill currently going through the New York Legislature that would allow the police to use a device that determines whether drivers have been using their phones at the scene of a car accident. According to the Washington Post, the “textalyzer” is a roadside device that can determine if you were using your phone […]
Read MoreIt’s Motorcycle Season Again: What You Need to Know?
Posted April 8th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
Despite what the weather may look like outside, it is spring. And with spring, warm weather should by coming sometime in the near future. That means motorcycles will soon be sharing our roadways and motorcycle accidents will be on the rise. Each year around this time, we offer some safety tips for motorcyclists getting ready […]
Read More7 Reasons You Need to Stop Your Vehicle
Posted March 31st, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
Everyone knows that there are reasons to stop your vehicle. Maybe you already remember everything you learned in driver’s education class. However, it’s important to avoid both traffic tickets and car accidents. One of our clients is boasted that she never received a traffic violation. However, she failed to stop her car and got her […]
Read MoreWhat to Do if You’re a Victim of Car Insurance Fraud
Posted March 28th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
When we get into a car accident, the last thing on our mind is whether the accident was caused on purpose or is staged. But maybe we should. According to the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud, nearly one in four claims from the New York City metropolitan area — which includes Jersey City and Newark — […]
Read MoreHow to Handle Hit and Run Accident Claims
Posted March 1st, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
The recent news is filled with reports of hit and run accidents. In nearby West New York, a seven-year-old was killed and her mother severely injured when they were struck by a hit and run driver. On the New Jersey Turnpike, a rookie New York City police officer lost his life when he was hit […]
Read MoreWhat is the Penalty for Not Wearing a Seat Belt?
Posted February 17th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
Earlier this week, former Miss New Jersey Cara McCollum was critically injured after her car slid off an icy road. According to the state police, McCollum was driving her 2014 Mustang northbound on state Route 55 in Pittsgrove Township when she ran off the side of the road and struck several trees. It was revealed […]
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