Pet owners in New Jersey may want to know how to treat a dog bite at home before seeking outside medical help. The safety of the bite victim, the rescuer and the dog are all possible considerations. It's important to remember that dogs often bite out of fear rather...
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Pedestrian deaths in 2019 estimated to have reached 6,590
There were some 6,590 pedestrian deaths in 2019, according to a report from the Governors Highway Safety Administration. Since only partial data exists for 2019, this is only an estimate. If it's accurate, this marks a 5% increase from 2018 and a 60% jump from 2009....
High caffeine use may mean high risk for truck accidents
Say that you were in a collision with a large truck in New Jersey, and your injuries are so severe that the losses cannot be covered by personal injury protection. If it can be shown that the truck driver was negligent, then you may have good grounds for a personal...
Why rural roadways are dangerous
While New Jersey is a largely urban state with many highways and city roads, the state also has its share of rural roads. Drivers actually need to exercise extra care on these roads due to the dangers involved in driving on them. This is contrary to their perception...
Fatal crashes rise in week following start of DST
Some states, including Florida, Alabama and Washington, are debating whether or not to abolish daylight saving time. Residents of New Jersey can probably guess the reason for this. The spring switch to DST has been connected with health issues due to its disruption of...
Delayed start times may decrease teenage driving accidents
Teenage drivers in New Jersey and across the United States are at an increased risk of being involved in car accidents. Getting more sleep during the week may change those statistics. A study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine determined that later...
Teens less likely to crash when school starts later
A study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine has connected later school start times with a lower rate of auto accidents involving teen drivers. Parents of teen drivers in New Jersey should know that no less an authority than the American Academy of...
3 hurt, 1 seriously, in traffic accident on Route 80
When morning traffic is at its busiest, it's no easy feat to get where you want to go. Backed up traffic can lead to any number of problems, from early-morning collisions to broken down vehicles that can't get out of the way.Unfortunately, crashes in busy traffic do...
Do you know the most significant risk after a dog bite?
If you're bitten by a dog, the chances are that you're going to be hurting. Dog bites can be deep and may damage bone, tissue, ligaments and more.Of course, the most significant issue for someone who has suffered from a dog bite is the risk of infection. If you are...
Bus driver takes guilty plea in fatal collision case
Sometimes, a person makes a mistake that ends up killing others. It's horrible when that mistake involves adults, but it's even worse when that mistake results in the death of a child.On Dec. 23, a report about a New Jersey bus driver stated that the driver had...
