Anyone in New Jersey who keeps up on the progress of semi-autonomous vehicle technology has likely heard of the accident in Utah that occurred in May. The driver of a Tesla Model S had Autopilot engaged but collided with a fire truck, suffering a broken ankle. She admitted that at the time of the crash, […]

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Monday, May 14, 2018. Considering that auto accidents send some 2 million Americans to emergency rooms every year, New Jersey drivers may want to think twice about neglecting to use their seat belts. Researchers at NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn have released a […]

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Thursday, May 3, 2018. Many New Jersey drivers are well aware of the risks of texting while driving, especially after major public awareness campaigns and the passage of legislation to make handheld mobile use behind the wheel illegal. However, the appeal […]

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Despite significant attention paid to the dangers of driving while distracted by a cellphone in New Jersey and around the country, one study has found that simply daydreaming and failing to pay attention is the cause of […]

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Friday, March 16, 2018. In New Jersey and across the U.S., people have set their clocks one hour ahead and perhaps lost some sleep in the process. According to a recent AAA study, this can mean an increase in drowsy drivers […]

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Monday, February 26, 2018. A recently released study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety suggests that the number of backup accidents in New Jersey and around the country would be reduced by 62 percent if every vehicle was equipped with […]

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Monday, February 19, 2018. With Tesla testing its Autopilot program and tech suppliers like Harman International creating prototypes for futuristic cars, fully autonomous driving seems to be just around the corner. However, these developments will take years to be refined and […]

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Monday, January 29, 2018. The opioid crisis and increased legalization of marijuana have led to increased concern over drugged driving in New Jersey and throughout the U.S. That’s why the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is trying to combat the issue. […]

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Monday, January 22, 2018. Car accidents happen all too frequently to New Jersey drivers; keeping safe behind the wheel is a major priority every time one sets out to drive. However, when a driver does experience a collision, whether due to […]

On behalf of Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on Thursday, December 28, 2017. As residents of New Jersey and other states relax in front of their televisions during the holiday season, their attention might be drawn to the issue of drunk driving. A sign of the season, the National Highway […]