It seems that automakers announce new car technology every week. Some of the new car tech is purely for convenience and luxury, such as heated seats, automatic doors, and remote start. However, some of the technology is designed to reduce the risk of and prevent traffic accidents. An experienced
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Category: Automobile Accidents
What You Need to Know About Insurance Adjusters for Car Accident Claims in New Jersey
When you are injured in a car accident that is not your fault, your first step in recovering compensation for your injuries and losses is typically to file a claim with the other driver’s insurance provider. The insurance company usually assigns an insurance adjuster to your case. The insurance adjuster investigates the...
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How to Get the Most Out of Your Car Accident Settlement
Maximizing your car accident settlement can help you receive the compensation you need to continue receiving ongoing medical treatment and fully reimburse you for your losses and damages caused by an accident. However, the goal of an insurance adjuster is to pay as little as possible to settle your injury claim. Because...
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Think Your SUV is Safe? Top 5 Most Common Vehicles Involved in Accidents
Many drivers assume that they are safer in their SUVs in the event of a crash because SUVs are safer compared to lighter and smaller vehicles. However, while SUVs may have an advantage in accidents involving lighter vehicles, SUVs are much more likely to be involved in fatal single-vehicle crashes compared to...
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What Insurance Issues Affect my Car Accident Case in New Jersey?
When a person is injured in a car accident in New Jersey, one of the first steps after seeking medical attention is to file an insurance claim. An insurance claim can provide compensation for medical bills, lost income, and other damages. However, New Jersey car insurance requirements can have a significant impact on a...
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Are Car Accident Settlements Taxed in New Jersey?
Being injured in a car accident may result in a large settlement for your injuries and damages. However, when you receive your money, is the government going to want part of your personal injury settlement? Are you going to be required to include the proceeds from your car accident settlement as income when you...
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Four Tactics Insurance Claims Adjusters Use to Trip You Up
If you are injured in a car accident, the insurance adjuster for the other driver may contact you to discuss your claim. Even if you have the same insurance company as the other driver, the insurance adjuster is not on your side. An insurance claims adjuster works to protect the insurance company’s best interest,...
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Winter is Coming – 10 Tips to Avoid Winter Car Accidents
New Jersey winters can be brutal, especially for drivers. Snow, ice, and cold rains make roads slick and dangerous. Even though you may not be able to control the driving behaviors of other drivers, you can take some steps that will reduce your risk of being involved in a winter car accident. If you...
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Study Shows Ride Sharing Increases Fatal Car Accidents – What to Do When A Loved One Dies
A recent article in Business Insider cites an unpublished study that claims fatal car accidents increase after rideshare services are launched in a city. The results of the study, conducted by researchers from Rice University and the University of Chicago, have been challenged by Lyft and Uber as “deeply flawed.” However,...
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Can I Sue for Injuries Due to a Road Rage Accident?
When we think of car accidents, we usually imagine an impersonal event where two or more vehicles collide due to negligent behavior. Often times though, car accidents are the result of a more personal exchange, one that we commonly call road rage. The increase of motorists has resulted in the rise of road rage...
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