November 17, 2021

Do your Thanksgiving plans include travel? If so, you’re not alone, as numerous reports estimate that millions of Americans will travel this Thanksgiving holiday. Whether your travel plans include an across-state line trip or you’re visiting family a few hours away within your home state, it can be helpful to go over some safety tips. Read more: How to Drive Safe When it Gets Dark Earlier Safety Tips for Thanksgiving Travel Here are a few safety travel tips as you prepare for your upcoming Thanksgiving travel plans: 1. Avoid Fatigued Driving Fatigued driving can be just as dangerous…

November 10, 2021

The holidays are just around the corner and before you know it, the invitations to holiday parties will start rolling in. Before you fill in your planner with all the festive events, it’s a good idea to go over safety tips and discuss the risk of dog bites. Household parties may have loose dogs, which could result in a dog bite. If this happens, who is liable for the injury? Dog Bite Liability in New Jersey New Jersey has strict liability laws for dog bite claims. This means that if a dog bites you, the owner…

October 5, 2021

Many families, especially kids, look forward to Halloween. It’s the one time of year that they get to dress as their favorite characters and enjoy as much candy as they want. With an increase of both drivers and passengers on the road and most of Halloween’s activities taking place in the dark, it’s also important to be safe. Safety Tips for You and Your Family This Halloween Season Here are a few tips that you and your family can use this Halloween season: Teach Kids How to Stay Safe If your kid is old enough to go…

October 1, 2021

As summer turns into fall and the temperatures drop, it will get dark earlier in the day. This can affect your daily commute, often requiring you to navigate your drive to and from work in the dark. The darker days and colder weather can present some challenges, increasing the risk involved with driving. Learn how to improve your safety and adjust to the transition. Follow these tips to stay safe on the road: Avoid Fatigued Driving We have conditioned our bodies to get tired when it gets dark. This can confuse our minds for a few months as we adjust…

September 8, 2021

When you drop your child off at school, you expect the school and all its staff to care for them as you would. What happens when you find out they’re injured on the bus? What are your options? Common Causes of School Bus Accidents School buses, just like traditional passenger vehicles, are at risk of being in an accident. In fact, school bus accidents can, and do, occur. They have occurred in numerous U.S. states, all for a variety of causes. Fortunately, they don’t tend to occur as frequently as passenger vehicle accidents. School bus accidents can occur for a…