Most of my readers have probably heard about the fatal crash in Texas that killed 13 church members while they were on their way home from a retreat. For those that have not, the church bus was struck head-on by a pick-up truck on a…
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Auto accidents happen for a number of reasons – distracted driving, speeding, driving under the influence, and following too closely. But, have you ever considered your shoes before getting behind the wheel? Most people don’t! Shoes can play a significant role in safe – or…
A year ago, a drunk driver crashed into a woman’s parked car as she was standing on the curb and leaning into the back seat. The impact threw her into a light pole. The woman was rushed to the hospital, where she died about an…
After consuming alcohol at a local restaurant/bar, a Canadian woman decided she should not drink and drive. She left her car in the parking lot overnight and took an Uber home. When she went back the next day, the woman was grateful that her car…
A man and his 22-year-old son were killed “in a most unthinkable way — they crashed into each other in a head-on collision.” The crash happened about 4:10 a.m. on a curving two-lane road lined with pine trees; the street only lit by headlights and the moonlight. According to…
It is dangerous, illegal, and has become an epidemic. Nearly half of teenage and adult drivers admit that they have done it. Despite campaigns to try to discourage it, laws to prohibit it, and more, texting is still one of the most dangerous distractions for…
Snow squalls, which can create nearly instantaneous white-out conditions, are frequent wintertime hazards, sometimes leading to catastrophic pileups of dozens of cars. A tractor-trailer driver died in a 50-vehicle pile-up during a snow squall on Interstate 83 in Pennsylvania after he rear-ended another truck. It…
Victims of an auto accident caused by poor road design have the right to seek compensation from the government entity. Government agencies are potentially liable for auto accidents caused, in whole or in part, by defects in highway design and maintenance although the liability is…
Most people are familiar with the concept behind a personal injury case – a person injured due to the negligence or recklessness of another party can seek compensation through the court. Every case is different and depends on the facts, but the same crash can…
Driver distractions are on the rise; it isn’t just about texting anymore. People are increasingly driving and using Snapchat, Instagram, FaceTime, and Facebook, or taking selfies or playing Pokémon Go. The phone is constantly at the center of our lives. A Texas couple has filed…
