0 0 Blog Questions for New Jersey Drivers What happens when you are driving along the roads of New Jersey and your phone dings with a notification or message? Do you resist the urge to check it? Unfortunately, many people are not resisting this temptation and the numbers of accident-related injuries and deaths from distracted driving are climbing. Do you ever see other drivers staring endlessly at their phones and wonder if they might actually be watching a whole movie as they navigate through traffic on the NJ Turnpike? Do you ever see other drivers typing like crazy on their phones and think they are trying to do their taxes as they swerve along the Garden State Parkway? As the matinee motorists enjoy their movie and the automobile accountants crunch their numbers, all of us driving on the roads of New Jersey are being put in harm’s way. Apple is trying to do something about it. Apple’s New iPhone Plan With the increased number of car accidents, truck accidents and pedestrian accidents caused by distracted driving, the pressure has been put on both smartphone makers and auto manufacturers to come up with solutions. With that in mind, Apple has announced a plan that they hope will cut down on the number of distracted drivers. The new feature is called “Do Not Disturb While Driving” and it will be launched as part of Apple’s iOS 11 upgrade in the coming months. With this new feature, the phone will withhold any notifications for things like text messages, instant messages and news updates. It will be active whenever the car is moving and an iPhone is connected using a cable or via Bluetooth. “Do Not Disturb While Driving” will still allow users to send automatic text replies telling those trying to contact them that they’re driving and unable to respond. Will the New iPhone Feature Help? As New Jersey Accident Lawyers, we have represented clients that have been involved in serious car and truck accidents where distracted driving has played a role. These clients have endured major injuries ranging from broken bones and back injuries to severe burns and traumatic brain injuries. Many victims of distracted driving accidents endure a great deal of pain and suffering, both physical and mental. These victims often face financial hardships from the medical expenses that pile up. These financial hardships are compounded further when these victims are also dealing with lost wages from being unable to work due to their accident injuries. In some cases, seriously injured accident victims are faced with permanent disability or disfigurement…and of course, many accident victims aren’t even that “lucky,” with the NHTSA estimating there were 3,477 fatalities in 2015 because of distracted driving. As we at Mintz & Geftic often see first-hand the dangers caused by distracted driving and the effects these crashes have on injured victims, we view any step to cut down on this epidemic as a positive step. If this new feature can save lives and reduce the number of major injuries that result from distracted driving, then yes it will definitely help. “Do Not Disturb While Driving” – The Loophole We acknowledge this new feature from Apple is clearly a step in the right direction, However, one thing not highlighted by many announcements we have seen in the news, is that this new feature will come with a passenger override option. While we’ll see the specifics when the software rolls out, it sounds like the motorist will simply be able to select this override option and continue texting and driving as they please. Again, Apple should get credit for starting to get drivers to focus on the road. However, we all know that drivers that are determined to use their phones on the road will still do so if given the option. What do you think? Stay tuned to our blog for updates on this important issue. Elizabeth, New Jersey Accident Lawyers All personal injury negligence cases require NO FEE unless we are successful in securing you a recovery to compensate you for your injuries and pain and suffering. We give personal attention to all of our clients. If you or a loved one has been injured in a distracted driving accident call us today at 908-352-2323. If you were injured a truck accident, car accident, construction accident, or were injured as a pedestrian, call us today at 908-352-2323. If you prefer contacting our accident lawyers via email, please click here. Our car and truck accident injury lawyers serve clients throughout New Jersey. This includes the cities of Newark, Elizabeth, Union and Jersey City. We cover Morris, Bergen, Hudson, Union and Middlesex counties. Our accident lawyers have offices in Elizabeth, New Jersey and in New York City. We represent clients suffering with spinal cord injury, back injury, burn injury, broken bones and traumatic brain injury. If you are enduring physical pain and suffering, mental pain and suffering, permanent disability, disfigurement, lost wages, medical expenses or any other hardship resulting from an accident please contact us today for a free consultation. Sources: CNN NHTSA 0 accident lawyerdistracted driving Related Posts Our First Video: The History of Mintz & Geftic Mintz & Geftic is officially on YouTube! Watch Bryan Mintz share the story of our firm and please subscribe to our YouTube channel here to catch all of our upcoming videos. 0 0 0 17 Mar 2016 Do I Need Surgery After a Car Accident? 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Candidates must first be nominated by… 0 0 0 30 Apr 2024 Bryan Mintz Named NJ Super Lawyer 2026 | 13 Years Straight Bryan Mintz Named to Super Lawyers 2026 for 13th Consecutive Year Mintz & Geftic Partner Recognized Again for Excellence in Personal Injury Law Bryan Mintz, a partner at Mintz & Geftic, has once again been selected to the Super Lawyers 2026 list, marking his 13th consecutive year receiving this prestigious recognition. Each year, Super Lawyers recognizes outstanding attorneys who have demonstrated a high degree of professional achievement and peer recognition. Bryan Mintz’s continued inclusion reflects his long-standing commitment to advocating for individuals seriously injured due to negligence. 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Due to this distracted driver crash, or client suffered cervical disc herniations in the accident at the C6-C7 level as well as disc herniations at the L5-S1 level with a dorsal annular tear. He also suffered an injury to his left knee. The most serious injury was a left shoulder partial rotator cuff tear, superior labral tear, and posttraumatic impingement syndrome, for… 0 0 0 06 Dec 2022 What Counts as a Permanent Injury After a Car Accident in New Jersey? After a serious car accident, many people are told their injuries are “soft tissue,” “degenerative,” “not serious enough,” or “covered by PIP.” That can be confusing and frustrating, especially when the pain does not go away, doctors are recommending injections or surgery, or the injury is affecting work, sleep, family responsibilities, and everyday life. 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This marks 12 straight years that Bryan has received this distinguished recognition! What Does It Mean to Be a Super Lawyer in New Jersey? Each year, only 5% of attorneys statewide are selected to the Super Lawyers list, making it one of the most respected honors in the legal profession. To be chosen, attorneys must first be nominated… 0 0 0 11 Apr 2025 New Jersey’s 2015 Fatal Accident Report with Interactive Map The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released their final data for 2015 and the numbers are alarming. As Elizabeth, New Jersey accident lawyers and top personal injury law firm, we at Mintz & Geftic take these reports very seriously.. We represent many victims of serious accidents that are suffering with devastating injuiries. In addition, unfortunately, we at times represent the loved ones of a victime that has lost their life as a result of an accident.. According to the U.S. DOT’s report, 35, 092 people were killed in traffic crashes across the country last year. These numbers include… 0 0 0 21 Sep 2016 $430,000 settlement arising out of automobile accident $430,000 settlement arising out of automobile accident. (Bergen County, New Jersey 2001). 0 0 0 11 Aug 2015 Bryan Mintz Named Super Lawyer for 10th Straight Year! New Jersey top personal injury attorney Bryan Mintz has received the Super Lawyer honor for the tenth consecutive year! An attorney being recognized as a New Jersey Super Lawyer in any one year is no small feat. Accomplishing this for a full decade is a major credit to Bryan and the team at Mintz & Geftic Personal Injury Law Firm. 2023 – The Super Lawyer Selection Process Only five percent of attorneys across the whole state of New Jersey are designated as Super Lawyers each year. 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