Quick Summary After a distracted driving accident in New Jersey, call 911, get medical care, and report the crash to police, which state law requires when someone is hurt or damage exceeds $500. Photograph the scene, collect witness details, and avoid recorded statements to insurers until you have legal advice. Most injury lawsuits must beContinue reading “What To Do After A Distracted Driving Accident In NJ”
Quick Summary New Jersey bans handheld phone use while driving under N.J.S.A. 39:4-97.3, including texting, calling, and scrolling, and state guidance treats a driver stopped in traffic as still operating the vehicle. Fines run $200 to $400 for a first offense, $400 to $600 for a second, and $600 to $800 for a third, plusContinue reading “Understanding Texting And Driving Laws In New Jersey”
Quick Summary To prove distracted driving, you must show the other driver owed you a duty of care, breached it by looking at a phone or otherwise losing focus, and caused your injuries. Strong evidence includes police reports, witness statements, surveillance and dash cam video, vehicle data recorders, and cell phone records obtained through theContinue reading “How To Prove Distracted Driving In A Personal Injury Claim”
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