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161–180 of 211 articles on Car Accidents
Boat Fire Survivor Claims Lack Of Training
Earlier this month, we covered the federal investigation into a boat fire that claimed dozens of lives in California. "Conception," a diving tour boat, burst into flames along the coast of Santa Cruz Island during the…
Local Gas Stations To Warn Against Distracted Driving
The Mid-Atlantic chapter of AAA has launched a campaign to combat distracted driving, and local gas stations will soon play a part. The campaign seeks to educate drivers on the severity of distracted driving…
Washington D.C. Offering Cash Incentive To Residents Who Report Identity Of Those Operating ATVs On Roadways
Washington D.C. police arrested 56 individuals who were operating all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on the roads and seized roughly 41 of these vehicles. Off-road style dirt bikes and mini bikes are not permitted on public…
Bicyclist In Philadelphia Injured In Sinkhole Crash Awarded $3.2 Million
Judge Frederica Massiah-Jackson declined the City of Philadelphia's request for a new trial in the case of Degliomini v. Philadelphia Phillies ; however, the $3.2 million verdict previously awarded in trial was reduced…
Judgment Proof: When Even The Strongest Car Accident Case Can Recover No Compensation For The Victims
A disturbing surveillance video caught a driver running into and injuring a small handful of teenagers standing on the sidewalk. The driver of the car then backed away and fled the scene of the car crash .
Liability For Property Damage & Personal Injury From Potholes On Pennsylvania Roads
The long winter has taken its toll on roadway surfaces with many motorists encountering large potholes capable of significantly damaging tires, rims, ball joints, struts, exhaust systems and more. The Philadelphia…
Olympic High Jumper Who Had Hip Fractured In Vehicle Accident Is Awarded Damages In Injury Suit
A Troup Superior Court jury recently made an award in a personal injury case of $2 million on behalf of a former Olympic higher jumper. Plaintiff David Adley Smith, a participant in the 2016 Olympics for Puerto Rico…
Mississippi Crash Heads To The Courtroom
A deadly bus crash took place in Mississippi last month, taking the lives of four people and injuring 35. A CSX freight train was traveling east when it collided with the north-bound bus. The collision pushed the bus…
Technology To Detect If Driver Was Texting At Time Of An Accident
According to recent National Highway Transportation Safety Administration data, there were approximately 391,000 injuries and 3,450 fatalities in 2016 that involved drivers who were distracted in some way. Agencies in…
Michigan Appeals Court Rules On Auto Insurance Company Dispute In Personal Injury Case
In 2013, Mark LaPointe was transporting a load in a semi-truck for Benore & Son, a farming company, when he was in a collision with a train at a railway crossing. LaPointe was thrown from the vehicle and incurred…
Philadelphia Jury Awards $15 Million In Personal Injury Case Involving Intoxicated Commercial Truck Driver
Following a three-week trial , a Philadelphia jury awarded plaintiff Isaac Espinoza a $15.57 million award after he was struck by a commercial truck. Espinoza had stopped on the side of I-81 to help a friend whose…
Number Of Deaths From Traffic Accidents Are Not Encouraging
We have not seen a large drop in the number of traffic deaths in recent years, but the volume does appear to have stabilized. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), there have been approximately 80,000 roadway…
Distracted Pedestrians Causing Injuries And Fatalities In Vehicle Collisions
Distracted walkers are increasingly creating dangerous situations for themselves and others. Many individuals seem unwilling to put away their distracting mobile devices—even when crossing intersections. The problem is…
First Death For Bike Sharing Programs In U.S.
Last week a 25-year-old bicyclist died in Chicago, marking the first death involving a bike-sharing program in the United States. Virginia Murray was turning left on her Divvy bike when a truck collided with her. She…
One Injured In Maryland Rear-End Collision
Three cars were involved in a rear-end crash in Valley Lee last week. When police arrived on the scene at Piney Point Road and Reindeer Way at about 2:10 p.m., they observed serious damage to the three cars involved…
Maryland Legislature Considering $500 Fines For Texting & Driving
Across Maryland, the problem of distracted driving has continued to grow. Lawmakers are looking to pass a law raising penalties for text messaging while driving to $500. The House of Delegates passed the bill recently…
Maryland Bill Would Criminalize Smoking Marijuana In A Car To Keep Roadways Safe
The Maryland legislature is currently hearing a bill that would make it a crime for drivers or passengers to use marijuana while in a moving vehicle. The initiative seems to come as the leading edge of a movement…
U.S. Refuses To Waive Diplomat Wife's Immunity After Fatal Car Accident In Britain
There has been a minor international uproar over a fatal car accident that seems to have been caused by the wife of a U.S. diplomat to the United Kingdom.
Understanding New Insurance Concerns Involving Rideshare Company Liability
The booming rideshare market in the U.S. has rapidly emerged since beginning in 2012. Executives with Uber claim that the company provides roughly 2 million rides each day to those worldwide. As with most new services…
Philadelphia Motorcycle Accident Leaves One Dead
Just last week, a 47-year-old man died after being hit by a car while riding his motorcycle. The tragic accident occurred right after 2:30 pm in West Philadelphia , near the Diamond and 54th Street intersection. The…
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