What should you do about a tailgater?

It’s unnerving when someone begins tailgating you aggressively. In the mirror, it looks like that car is right on your back bumper. This is exaggerated if it’s a large vehicle, such as an SUV or a pickup truck.  You know that it’s dangerous to have someone driving that close to you. They are certainly…

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Traumatic brain injuries can creep up on you after a wreck

The force of a motor vehicle wreck can lead to severe damage to a person’s body. While many injuries, such as broken bones, are easily noticed at the scene of the crash, there are some that don’t show up for a while.  A brain injury is one that can be catastrophic, but it might…

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When road rage leads to a car accident

In the United States, road rage accounts for 54% of motor vehicle accidents. Add to that the fact that at least 37% of drivers carry a gun in their car and you have a recipe for disaster. Every year, 30 murders are committed by aggressive drivers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,…

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Psychological trauma can persist after car wrecks

Sometimes, after an auto accident, the physical injuries may pale in comparison to the psychological trauma the accident victims suffer. While very serious car wrecks are likely to cause post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), even relatively minor collisions can leave the injured parties with lingering issues. Learning more about the psychological effects of accidents can…

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After a vehicle accident, you may be fighting insurance companies

After your accident with another driver, you may have a hard copy of the police report that states the other driver was at fault. You may be back at home, but you are receiving physical therapy for injuries to your back and neck. You have come to an unpleasant realization. Both insurance companies may…

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How to help stay safe on poor-quality roads

As members of Congress continue to butt heads over the infrastructure bill, New Jersey residents, like people in every state, are left to deal with numerous roads that are badly in need of repair or upgrade. The upcoming winter weather won’t make them any safer or easier to drive. If you’ve already been involved…

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