New Jersey is a "strict liability" state when it comes to dog bites. In other words, if someone's dog bites you, he or she is financially liable for the injuries that result. It doesn't matter if the dog owner knew or didn't know the animal was likely to bite...

There are four kinds of car safety seats for kids. Parents use these seats at different times during a child's development. Important safety laws exist that govern the use of what kinds of car seats parents need to use at different times.Let's say you're a mother of a...

Personal injury lawsuits, including motor vehicle accidents, can be resolved in a variety of ways. One option that some people opt to accept is a settlement, which can be offered as a structured settlement, a lump sum payment, or a combination of both, simply because...

The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) recently announced that it is aiming to reduce the deaths caused by auto accidents completely within the next thirty years.The federal agency says that this goal of zero traffic deaths is attainable due to recent...

This week marks the start of the annual Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's (CVSA) Brake Safety Week. During this time, enforcement agencies throughout the country will conduct inspections focusing on brake systems of commercial trucks in an effort to reduce the risk...

Distracted driving is not a novel concept. People have been driving distracted since automobiles were invented. Back in the day, distracted driving consisted of kids fighting in the car or getting too involved in a conversation with passengers.Things have changed. The...

"Age Ain't Nothing but a Number", the title is catchy, but when it comes to pedestrian accidents it appears the Rhythm and Blues artist Aaliyah was wrong: age is more than just a number.A recent publication by ProPublica takes an in-depth look at pedestrian accidents,...