For many Americans, St. Patrick’s Day has become a day of celebration. Unfortunately, March 17 has also become one of the deadliest days of the year due to drunk driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, on St. Patrick’s Day weekend from 2009 through…
When someone dies due to the negligence of another person, the victim’s family may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Such a lawsuit seeks compensation for the survivors’ loss, such as medical expenses, lost wages, lost companionship, and funeral expenses. However, many surviving…
Most of us know that when a passenger car collides with a commercial truck, the impact is usually severe and often results in life-long injuries, even death. When the truck driver or the trucking company carries inadequate insurance coverage to pay for the property damage…
You might be ready to get back to a regular routine or you might be sad to leave the days of sleeping in, hanging out with friends and family, and having extra time to do accomplish an overdue project or just simply relaxing. Either way,…
The holiday season often sees an increase in “buzzed” and drunk driving resulting from the number of holiday parties and family gatherings. With Hanukkah just over a week away and Christmas less than 3 weeks away, don’t be surprised if you see a DUI checkpoint…
When we think about distracted driving, it usually means talking or texting on cell phones. Distracted driving is a problem all year long, but the stress and rush of the holiday season means that drivers will be a little more distracted than usual. Whether shoppers…
Despite alarming statistics, many people still do not wear their seat belt which can lead to a serious or fatal auto accident. According to police, a fatal auto accident may have been the result of a sixteen-year-old driver falling asleep behind the wheel. The Texas…
I recently read this inspirational story I felt worthy to share with my readers. On October 5, 2010 a young man was on his way to a work function in the Lansing area. Around 8:30am he was on the westbound lanes of I-96, an expressway…
The first snowfall, followed by heavy sleet, caused hundreds of accidents and at least four deaths across Minnesota this week. St. Augusta has already seen 16.5″ of snowfall; it is expected that a potent snowstorm will continue to unfold across the upper Midwest as it…
The simple act of slowing down on neighborhood roads will not only make Halloween more enjoyable for everyone, but it could also save lives. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Halloween is one of the most dangerous nights of the year because of the…
After a three-week trial, an Alabama jury returned a $9.9 million verdict against Mazda in a 2010 auto accident that killed a passenger and left the driver with severe burns requiring multiple skin grafts. The 16-year-old driver lost control of her 2008 Mazda 3 and…
Today’s teens are busier and more engaged than ever. Unfortunately, this also means they are more distracted, especially while driving Now in its eighth year, National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 19 – 25, 2014) is an annual time to raise awareness and encourage teens…