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...
Dump truck causes crash after getting stuck on power lines
When drivers with tall vehicles are traveling, they need to make sure that their vehicles are driven safely. Failing to put down the trailer on a dump truck, for example, could lead to serious problems if the drive comes up to a bridge or low power lines. That's what...
16-year-old male killed in Lime scooter accident
In many cities, you're starting to see scooters and bikes that you can rent by the minute, half-hour and hour. These exciting rentals hook up to an app on your phone, so they're easy to use.Unfortunately, they aren't always safe to use in the local area. After a teen...
Severe weather strikes New Jersey: Know how to protect yourself
Dangerous weather is always something to consider if you're going out on the road. Strong winds can topple trees and cause damage to homes or even come down on top of vehicles.Recent severe weather left several areas in New Jersey without power on Nov. 1, and at least...
Child’s family wins case after she’s hurt on playground slide
Personal injuries can range from traumatic head injuries to sprained ankles. No matter what kind you suffer from, it's frustrating and can make it hard to do the things you love.Even if you get medical treatment after an accident, some injuries aren't guaranteed to...
