While dealing with the devastating loss of their 13-year-old son, a Michigan couple sent this message about distracted driving. “Not looking for one minute can change entire families’ lives,” said the teens’ mother. “We just pray that, through this, people will re-evaluate their driving habits,”…
A pedestrian sustained serious injuries when he was hit by a vehicle while walking in a crosswalk. According to police, driver was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian. The victim was hospitalized for serious injuries, but is in…
Suffering a personal injury in an auto accident is bad enough, but when the insurance company refuses to negotiate or settle a claim, the impact can be devastating. Here is an example of a victim refusing to give in when an insurance company acted in…
Each year auto accidents put an end to summer fun by causing catastrophic injuries and death. Travelers try to drive through the night in order to avoid traffic congestion on long trips or to pack as much into a short time as possible. Even sacrificing…
While it is often the same message, it is worth repeating. “Behind the wheel, everything can change in the blink of an eye. A post, a selfie, a text, a scroll, an email—one look is all it takes.” – AT&T Everyone knows texting and driving…
A man was killed after a car crossed the median of a North Carolina interstate and went through a guard rail before hitting his motorcycle. A motorcyclist was struck by a vehicle. An Orlando, Florida man driving a Lincoln Town Car turned in front of…
Some car interiors are starting to resemble a home office, with gadgets installed on every available space on the dashboard. A recent study by J.D. Power found that approximately 15 percent of consumers rule out buying a car if it lacks the latest technology, compared…
Only July 7, a 79-year-old driver slammed into a teenager while she was renting a Redbox movie outside a CVS. The driver pushed the gas pedal instead of the brake, and jumped onto the sidewalk, striking the teen. She barely survived, but now faces months,…
When hearing the term “driver distraction”, most people think of talking or texting on cell phones. Yet, one of the most common and underestimated driver distraction is using GPS tracking devices and navigational systems. A 29-year-old was captured on video as he jumped the Flagler Bridge…
A Buffalo, New York mother and her two small children were walking in the park when the children were struck by an automobile that veered off Route 198, after the driver reportedly fell asleep behind the wheel. The woman’s three-year-old son was killed, her five-year-old…
When a plaintiff files a wrongful death lawsuit, his/her attorney will seek compensation for damages from all defendants. However, if the defendant is a government entity, different laws may apply and recovering damages may be limited under the doctrine of “sovereign immunity.” To prevail in…
Today, the US Department of Transportation will present recent advancements in technology that would reduce alcohol-impaired accidents, as well as outline future developments. Among those making remarks today is Mark Rosekind of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Although th