Dealing with the aftermath of a vehicle accident is challenging enough, but communicating with insurance companies can add another layer of complexity. Insurance providers, while providing a safety net, often operate with their bottom line in mind. To ensure you’re treated fairly during the vehicle accident claims process in New Jersey, it’s crucial to approach […]
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Navigating Wrongful Death Claims in New Jersey After a Fatal Motorcycle Accident
Losing a loved one in a motorcycle accident is a heart-wrenching experience. The pain is only compounded when the accident is due to another party’s negligence. While no amount of compensation can bring back a loved one, New Jersey law does provide a means for families to seek justice and financial relief. This post will […]
How teens can stay safe on motorcycles
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motorcycle Accidents on Monday, January 8, 2018. Whether a motorcyclist is riding in New Jersey or elsewhere in the U.S., the risks remain the same. Motorcycle riders are more likely to face traumatic brain injuries and fatalities than car drivers. The risks are even higher […]
Motorcyclists need to drive defensively
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motorcycle Accidents on Wednesday, December 13, 2017. New Jersey bikers know that while riding a motorcycle can be fun, it can also be dangerous. Motorcyclists are likely to suffer more serious injuries in an accident than they would if they were riding in an automobile. […]
Defensive driving techniques to avoid a motorcycle collision
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motorcycle Accidents on Thursday, May 25, 2017. Motorcyclists face a much larger risk of death and injury in a traffic accident, but many of these crashes can be avoided by New Jersey motorists who practice defensive driving techniques. Along with improving safety, drivers practicing these […]
Avoiding common motorcycle accidents
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motorcycle Accidentson Tuesday, September 8, 2015. Although motorcycles can be exciting and energy efficient, they can also be quite vulnerable to accidents on New Jersey roads. Because a rider is not protected by the interior of a vehicle as other motorists are, an accident can […]
1 killed when 2 motorcycles collide in New Jersey
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motorcycle Accidents on Wednesday, April 22, 2015. A New Jersey motorcyclist was killed when he struck another motorcycle rider in Hope Township on April 15. According to authorities, the accident occurred at 6:34 p.m. New Jersey State Police said the victim, a 27-year-old Phillipsburg man, was […]
U.S., New Jersey statistics for motorcycle accidents
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motorcycle Accidents on Friday, February 6, 2015. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 93,000 motorcyclists were injured in traffic accidents in 2012 while another 4,986 died. These figures include both motorcycle drivers and their passengers. In New Jersey, 77 motorcyclists died. Out of the […]
NHTSA moving forward on VTV technology
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motorcycle Accidents on Tuesday, January 13, 2015. New Jersey motorcyclists may be interested to learn of a new technology that may soon be available on new light passenger vehicles. The technology, called vehicle-to-vehicle communication, allows vehicles to communicate safety information with one another, providing warnings to […]
Staying safe on a motorcycle
On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motorcycle Accidents on Tuesday, December 16, 2014. New Jersey is home to many motorcycle riders who take pride in the freedom that riding can bring. This enhanced freedom comes along with some enhanced risk on the road. Motorcycle riders are 30 times more likely to […]
