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61–80 of 211 articles on Car Accidents
Settlement Reached In Bus Accident That Killed Six People
In 2013, a bus from the Front Street Baptist Church in Statesville crashed on Interstate 40, killing six members of the parish. In addition, a semi-truck driver and another individual in an SUV that became involved in…
Understanding The Key Provisions In Washington D.C.’s Motor Vehicle Collision Recovery Act
Data from the Governors Highway Safety Association shows the number of pedestrians killed in traffic accidents in the U.S. has surged. Between 2007 and 2016, there was an overall increase of approximately 27%. In 2016…
NTSB: Uber Has "Ineffective Safety Culture"
Last week, we discussed the fears surrounding the return of autonomous vehicles to city streets in the wake of a woman's death in Arizona. Uber and other companies put their vehicles back on the streets in cities across…
Pedestrian Dead After Being Struck By Tractor-Trailer In Maryland
A man died after a tractor-trailer hit him as he was walking northbound on Interstate 270 near Fingerboard Road in Frederick. Apparently, he crossed into one of the lanes on the highway and was hit by a semi-truck that…
$160 Million Settlement For Plaintiffs In Philadelphia Food Truck Explosion Case
The plaintiffs in a case that involved a food truck explosion in Philadelphia were awarded $160 million. This is believed to be the largest pre-verdict settlement in the state's history. The food truck contained a…
Is Snapchat To Blame For A High Speed Car Crash
Despite laws against texting and driving, drivers across the country are getting into accidents when paying too much attention to their smart phones, and not concentrating on driving. Snapchat is a popular photo…
Maryland Releases 2018 Impaired Driving Program
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has established a comprehensive set of plans designed to reduce the problem of impaired driving across the state. Data for the 2011 to 2015 period indicated that roughly…
How Telematics Is Making Roads Safer
Advances in technology happen at an incredibly rapid pace in today's society. One of the many areas that seems to get revolutionized quite frequently has been telematics, which deals with the long range transmission…
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Considering New Enhanced Laws For DUI Offenders
Pam Ondash is among a large group of Pennsylvania residents that is encouraging state lawmakers to toughen the penalties for those with multiple DUI offenses. Ondash's son David was 34-years-old when he was struck and…
NASCAR Spectators Sue For Injuries
Racecar driving is a dangerous sport. When 3,300-pound cars traveling over 200 miles per hour race against each other on a small track, injuries are bound to occur. But the drivers aren't the only group in danger…
Train Derailment Spills Dangerous Chemicals In D.C.
As if traffic in Washington D.C. could get any worse, a freight train derailed in the northeastern section of the city on Sunday, causing delays in train traffic. More importantly, though, no one was hurt. However, the…
Maine Truck Accident Kills Two
In a perfect world, there would not be a need for personal injury lawsuits . Everyone would look out for each other and take the utmost care to make sure that they did not hurt anyone as they went about their daily…
Lyft E-Bikes Catching Fire
Lyft has cancelled their recently-launched e-bike program in San Francisco after the batteries on multiple machines unexpectedly caught fire. Multiple users have posted photos on social media featuring damaged e-bikes…
Pennsylvania Court Rules Whether A Valet Is Liable For Fatality After Returning Vehicle To Intoxicated Owner
Under Pennsylvania Dram Shop Laws , owners and workers at establishments serving alcohol may be held liable for damages when providing drinks to those who are visibly intoxicated. Does similar potential liability exist…
Pennsylvania Commercial Driver Deemed Imminent Hazard To Public Safety
The commercial trucking industry is a major part of the U.S. economy, as over 70% of the freight is transported via truck. There are an estimated 3.5 million drivers serving the industry, most of which operate safely…
Accident Involving A Self-Driving Google Car
A new technological advance that is currently being tested and raising new questions about legal liability are self-driving cars. Several companies have developed an automated driving vehicle including Volvo and Google.
Tennessee Takes New Steps In The Battle Against Distracted Driving
The term "distracted driving" refers most commonly to when a driver is distracted while operating a vehicle on the road. There are a number of potential distractions, but the most commonly referenced distraction is…
New Vehicle Technology May Detect When A Driver Is Intoxicated Or Driving While Distracted
Newer vehicles are increasingly being equipped with advanced safety features and technology. Many cars now are capable of detecting and alerting you if the vehicle is veering outside the lane of travel, when a vehicle…
Man Files $5 Million Lawsuit After Train Crash That Injured 100 Passengers
Early this January, a Long Island Railroad Train (LIRR) collided with Brooklyn's Atlantic Terminal, causing over 100 injuries to the passengers on board, and initiating at least one lawsuit against the Metropolitan…
Teen Passenger Dies In Single-Car Crash
On April 7, a 17-year-old from Jefferson City, MO was involved in a fatal car crash . He was sitting in the passenger seat as his 18-year-old friend drove a Chevrolet HHR. As the car continued down Walnut Acres Road in…
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