Truck drivers in New Jersey and across the U.S. are subject to a brake inspection spree once a year. It's called Brake Safety Week, and it's hosted by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. What truckers should know is that the 2020 Brake Safety Week will be held...
Many people in New Jersey own dogs and consider them to be members of their families. Accordingly, when a dog bites another person who is legally present on private property or who is on public property, the dog's owner will be strictly liable to pay damages for the...
Motorists in New Jersey who are charged with driving under the influence are more likely to escape punishment today than they were 10 years ago. Official records reveal that the drunk driving conviction rate in the Garden State fell from 85% in 2008 to 71% in 2018....
Most New Jersey residents would probably admit to getting behind the wheel of a car when tired, but many would be surprised to learn how many people fall asleep while driving. The National Sleep Foundation states that 20% of adults admit to falling asleep while...
Drivers in New Jersey may find themselves drowsy behind the wheel for a number of reasons. The most common reason, of course, is lack of sleep. Adults need at least seven hours of sleep while teens require eight. Other causes include sleep disorders like obstructive...
Teen drivers in New Jersey can easily become negligent and reckless, and this leads to an especially high number of fatal car accidents in the summer. It has become so bad, in fact, that the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is often referred to as the "100...