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41–60 of 211 articles on Car Accidents
New Jersey Train Crash Kills 1, Injures 114; Amtrak Begins Settling Lawsuits From 2015 Crash
The investigation into a late-September train crash at a New Jersey transit station became a little more complicated when the National Transportation Safety Board revealed the data recorder on the train was not…
When Driving Under The Influence Kills
A fiery car accident took the life of one driver last week in Beckley, WV. Just before 7:30 p.m. on Monday, police were called to the scene of an accident in the eastbound lanes of I-64, where two cars were on fire. The…
CTA Ordered To Pay $3 Million To Bus Crash Victim
A Chicago judge recently approved a settlement requesting that the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) needs to pay a $3 million settlement to a man who was hit by a bus in 2018. As a result of the accident, the 80-year-old…
Commercial Auto Insurers Struggling Amid High Volumes Of Claims & Multi-Million Dollar Awards
Panelists speaking at the 2017 Risk Management Summit expressed concern about the financing of litigation, the problem with distracted driving, and many surprising high-dollar verdicts that have recently been rendered.
Recovering Pain And Suffering Damages From A Philadelphia Car Accident
It's no surprise that a victim of a car accident can bring legal action to recover financial damages such as medical bills and property damage. If you have been involved in a car accident, you likely already know…
Motorcyclist Files Injury Suit Against General Motors For Accident Involving Autonomous Vehicle
Oscar Willhelm Nilsson claims he was riding his motorcycle in San Francisco when a model Cruise AV abruptly swerved into his lane of travel and struck him. The collision sent Nilsson to the ground and caused him…
Maryland Head-On Collision Kills Two
A tragic car accident in Brandywine last week killed both drivers and injured one passenger. The two-vehicle accident occurred on Friday just after 1 a.m. on Brandywine Road.
Injury Lawsuit For Woman Killed In Tragic Limousine Crash
The family of Amanda Rivenburg is pursuing financial compensation stemming from a devastating limousine accident. The collision resulted in the death of two pedestrians and 18 passengers of a rented stretch limousine at…
Injury Protection On Ride Services Like Uber
Uber, Lyft, and Sidecar have become commonplace among on-demand ride services. Though many passengers see these companies simply as modernized and convenient taxi services, in reality Uber, Lyft, and Sidecar have major…
Fatal Truck Accident Shuts Down Maryland Interstate
A fatal truck accident in Maryland is just another example of how devastating these crashes can be to the people driving smaller cars who have the misfortune to be in the way.
Maryland Bicycle Safety Task Force Report Discusses Vulnerable Road Users & Contributory Negligence
Baltimore's WJZ reported the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) reviewed Maryland State Police reports concerning vehicle collisions with bicyclists and pedestrians. Between January 2015 and July 2017 there…
Survivors And Relatives File Suit Over Navy Ship Collision
Two years ago in the waters off the coast of Japan, a container ship collided with a U.S. Navy destroyer , killing seven sailors. Survivors of the collision, along with family members representing the sailor who lost…
NFL Class-Action Settlement Approved For 20,000 Retired Players
Yesterday the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals confirmed a settlement for a class-action suit against the NFL. The $1 billion settlement covers more than 20,000 retired NFL football players who have suffered or may…
Top Five Worst Driving Habits: What Not To Do When Behind The Wheel
The holiday season is upon us, and we are taking to the roadways to be with our family and friends. As we drive with holiday cheer, lets make sure that we are not driving with these five unsafe (and irritating) habits.
Personal Injury Case Involving Car Accident Where 15-Year-Old Driver Has Only Temporary Learners Permit
Sanan Sheikh was 15-years-old and had an Illinois temporary driving permit when his father, Maqbool Sheikh, asked him to move the family van to another parking space. His father wanted to observe his progress in…
California Truck Accident Kills A 25-Year-Old Man From Santa Cruz & Leads To Settlement
Daniel McGuire was just 25-years-old when he was killed in an accident with a commercial tractor trailer on Highway 17. A truck loaded with dirt was unable to stop when traveling down a hill and caused an accident…
PA Neurosurgeon Lobbies For Mandatory Driver's Ed
A local neurosurgeon is lobbying to make driver's education mandatory in the state of Pennsylvania, a move he says will reduce the number of auto crashes, especially those involving inexperienced young drivers.
Pennsylvania Autonomous Vehicle Policy Task Force Safety Guideline
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimated that 37,461 traffic fatalities occurred last year. Human error is attributed to roughly 94% of vehicle crashes. Removing this human element is a key reason…
Maryland Considers Ignition Interlock Devices To Reduce Car Accident Fatalities
Over 25% of traffic deaths involve a driver who exceeds the legal limit for alcohol. Ignition interlock devices (IIDs) are used now under some circumstances in all states for those who commit impaired driving offenses…
Maryland Department Of Transportation Establishes Autonomous Vehicle Working Group
According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 94% of severe automobile crashes are the result of human error . Vehicles which are fully automated are touted as being…
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