Richard P. Console Personal Injury Law Blog

New Jersey Motorists and Pedestrians at Odds

Tuesday, January 24, 2012 by Richard P. Console

In New Jersey, there is constant animosity between motorists and pedestrians. With such a large tourist community many shore destinations are no strangers to having tons of pedestrians out and about, but in 2011 145 pedestrians were killed in traffic-related accidents. ... Read More
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Topic: Automobile Accidents

Recall Issued for 89,000 Mini Coopers Due to Fire Risk

Monday, January 16, 2012 by Richard P. Console

CNN reported that BMW has issued a recall for 89,000 Mini Coopers in the U.S. This recall is for the same reason that BMW recalled other models in the past, there is a fire risk. The issues involved a circuit board that controls a cooling system. This system can fail the end result being the water pump catching fire which can lead to the entire engine erupting in flames.... Read More
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Topic: Automobile Accidents

New Jersey Cracks Down on Snow Removal Law

Friday, December 30, 2011 by Richard P. Console

In October 2010, a law went into effect in New Jersey requiring motorists to remove snow from their vehicles before driving. Since its initiation, police officers across the state have issued more than 3,200 tickets. The law specifically states that drivers must “make all reasonable efforts” to remove the snow from their vehicle.... Read More
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Topic: Automobile Accidents

Allstate Ranks Philly High on List of Worst Drivers

Friday, November 18, 2011 by Richard P. Console

Allstate Insurance Company recently issued their seventh annual Allstate American’s Best Drivers Report™, which ranks America’s 200 largest cities according to which ones have the safest drivers. Of course, as you identify the cities with the safest drivers, you also identify the cities with the worst, most accident-prone drivers.... Read More
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Topic: Automobile Accidents
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