Types of NJ Car Accidents
NJ car accident lawyers on common causes of car wrecks
Here are some of the most common types of accidents that result in auto accident litigation in New Jersey. Be alert to these dangerous situations and be prepared to avoid their inherent risks.
Intersections and interchanges
Driving a vehicle safely requires a great deal of concentration, which is put to the test when you must change your course or cross the paths of others who are on separate courses. Consequently, intersections and highway interchanges (entrance ramps and exit ramps) are a frequent source of auto accidents.
Changing lanes
Changing from one lane to another on a multiple-lane highway presents great risk, as all vehicles have blind spots—areas within their perimeter that are hard to see, and where other drivers may be. Avoid accidents by minimizing lane changes.
Rear-end collisions
Rear-end collisions are one of the most common forms of accident injuries. They are common for several reasons, including—
- Drivers misjudging the distance or speed of traffic ahead
- Lost traction from slippery roadways preventing drivers from stopping safely
- Distractions, such as texting and talking on the phone, causing drivers to overlook stopped traffic
Drunk drivers
Some of the worst accidents are caused by those who are in no condition to drive—those who are driving while intoxicated. DWI drivers fall asleep at the wheel, misjudge their speed, make grave steering errors, and swerve, putting the lives of others in danger.
Drive defensively to avoid NJ car accidents
The best way to avoid a car accident in NJ is to drive defensively. Defensive driving reduces the risk of an accident and consequential car accident injury in NJ.
Defensive driving is defined by the National Safety Council's Defensive Driving Course as driving to save lives, time, and money in spite of the conditions around you and the actions of others.
The basic concept of defensive driving is that anticipating a dangerous situation before it is happening and then making a pre-meditated avoidance response improves your chances of avoiding accidents even when there are dangerous conditions or dangerous drivers on the road.
You have several options for learning defensive driving techniques. These include—
- Independent reading
There are many books on the topic of defensive driving, which you can find at your local bookstore or library. Although not as effective for most people as either of the following two options, you will nonetheless learn the theories and techniques of defensive driving from these books.
- Online defensive driving course
Many companies offer online courses on defensive driving. This method of learning has the advantages of being self-paced and being done in the comfort of your own home.
- Defensive driving classes
For those who have the time and the finances, attending a defensive driving class in your area offers the best, most interactive form of training, the ability to learn defensive driving techniques in one sitting, and the ability to ask questions of an instructor. Classroom courses are generally six hours long.
To locate a defensive driving course offered in your area, perform an online search for "DDC" or "Defensive Driving Course."
Contact a NJ car accident lawyer
It is important to contact a lawyer immediately when you are involved in a car accident with injuries. The extent of damages you experience as you recover from this tragic experience needs to be paid for, and ought to be paid for by those who caused your accident. Contact Corradino & Papa, LLC for a no-cost consultation regarding your legal options.
