The Connection Between Cell Phone Use and Auto Accidents
Posted October 13th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
Ever wonder about the correlation between cell phone use and auto accidents? Are the laws restricting the use of handheld devices justified? Let’s take a look. The New Jersey Department of Transportation began collecting data concerning cell phone use and auto accidents in 2001. It was not until 2004 that the use of handheld devices […]
Read MoreThe Dangers of Distracted Driving in New Jersey
Posted August 31st, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
With Labor Day weekend coming up, many Americans will be hitting the roads this week for various reasons: Returning to school, coming back from the Shore, or even just visiting family for a holiday barbecue. But be careful if you’re heading out – distracted driving is on the rise and is becoming just as dangerous […]
Read MoreDistracted Driving has Become an Epidemic. But You Can Stop It.
Posted May 8th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
You’ve probably already heard this before: Distracted driving has become an epidemic in the United States. With PSAs running constantly on TV and news stories of drivers getting into accidents while texting, there’s no way you can ignore the problem. But it is fact, there is a serious problem with distracted driving in this country. […]
Read MoreDistracted Driving a Top Factor in Many NJ Fatal Car Crashes
Posted November 7th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
Earlier this week, NJ.com had released a map showing where the most fatal car accidents in New Jersey were this year. Although the numbers have decreased over the last two decades, Middlesex and Essex counties were among the highest in the state. According to the article, one of the top contributing factors for these fatal […]
Read MoreTexting and Driving Laws in New Jersey
Posted March 30th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
New Jersey car accident attorney Anthony Carbone can build a strong case on your behalf. Statistics for 2012 show that more than 1,100 people were injured and nine people died every day due to car accidents caused by some form of distracted driving. New Jersey lawmakers have attempted to curb these alarming figures by passing […]
Read MoreNew Jersey Court Rules that Texting to a Motorist May Create Grounds for Liability
Posted September 20th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
Texting while driving is illegal in New Jersey, but a recent ruling by the New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division held that a person who knowingly sends a text to a driver may share liability if the driver causes a car accident. If you were hurt or a family member was killed in a car […]
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