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Tire, Child Seat Recalls Highlight Auto Safety Risks

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:00:11 +0000

Two major auto product recalls by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) may affect thousands of U.S. families who use the recalled tires, child seats, or both. These products should be taken out of use immediately to help pr [...]

Super Bowl Sunday Means Party Fun – But Also Increased Risk of Accidents

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:00:07 +0000

Super Bowl Sunday is coming up fast, which means that plenty of Missourians will be heading to family’s and friend’s houses to watch the game and enjoy a party. Many people include alcohol in their Super Bowl party experience. When alcohol isn’ [...]

Mesa Hit-and-Run Accident Ends With Shooting

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:00:19 +0000

As Mesa hit-and-run accident attorneys, we were shocked to learn that after a hit and run car accident was caused, the at-fault driver tried to run from the police. The hit and run car accident in Mesa occurred on January 29, 2012. The shooting happened near Brown Road and 64th Street, and the erratic driving, including the collision and several instances of running red lights, occurred between Gilbert and Broadway [...]

Arizona Tire Blow Outs Cause Serious Injury Accidents

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:00:42 +0000

Many serious injuries are caused by loose tires or a tire blow out in Arizona. Some of these serious car accidents are caused because of the failure of a mechanic to properly secure the tire. Many times the mechanic or auto repair service may be at fault for an accident that is caused due to improper care. It may be that the owner is at fault for improper maintenance. Causes of Arizona Tire Blow Out Accidents When [...]

Phoenix Car Accident Ends in Gunfire

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:00:40 +0000

As Phoenix car accident attorneys, we were shocked to learn about a high-speed chase that ended in a car crash and gun fire. According to Fox 10, police began pursuing a vehicle on January 18, 2012 after the driver attempted to make an illegal turn at a red light. When they tried to pull the car over, the driver instead sped off and began a chase from 31st Avenue all the way to 59th Avenue and Cactus Road. The car [...]

Tucson Car Accident Involves Two Student Injuries

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:00:21 +0000

As Tucson car accident attorneys, we hope that both students and their passengers are recovering quickly after being involved in a crash on January 18, 2012. The crash occurred on Mountain Avenue and Speedway Boulevard at 1 p.m. and caused one of the cars to be forced head-on into a light pole, according to a report from the Arizona Daily Wildcat. The two cars originally hit each ot [...]

Arizona Sideswipe Freeway Car Accidents are Serious and Deadly

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:57:09 +0000

Arizona sideswipe freeway car accidents can cause incidents that can range from as minor as a fender-bender to serious accidents that cause rollovers and serious injuries. On January 19, a rollover crash caused major delays on Interstate 10 in the West Valley. Luckily, no one was seriously hurt. Another woman suffered very serious injuries in a rollover accident that occurred on Jan [...]

Arizona Rear End Highway Accidents Can Cause Chronic Injuries

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:35:11 +0000

As Arizona highway accident lawyers, we want victims to know that it is very important to seek medical care after a rear end collision, even if they feel fine. Neck, spine and head injuries can often be very deceiving, sneaking up on the victim days, months, or even years later. They can also be very serious if left untreated. The shock of the initial car crash may cause your adrenaline to mask any symptoms, so onl [...]

Sierra Vista Car Accidents Prompt Study by Officials

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:00:29 +0000

As Sierra Vista car accident lawyers, we were happy to hear that the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) will conduct a study as to why there are so many pedestrian collisions on East Highway 90 and determine what can be done to make the area safer. According to the Sierra Vista Herald, police report there have been three pedestrian deaths since 2009 and many more injuries. Causes of Sierra Vista Car Accid [...]

Massachusetts One Step Closer to Banning Handheld Cellphones

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:00:06 +0000

The Joint Transportation Committee of the Massachusetts Legislature has unanimously approved a bill that would ban drivers from using handheld cellphones while behind the wheel in the Commonwealth. The Boston Globe reports that the 8-0 vote of the bill is just the start of the campaign for hands-free driving across the state. The bill now has to travel through the House and Senate and might be evaluated by the Ways [...]

How to Recognize the Signs of a Drunk Driver on the Road

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:52:40 +0000

Tweet There are tens of thousands who choose to drive under the influence of alcohol every year in the United States. While drunk driving can occur at any time of the year, incidents typically increase when certain holidays or major sporting events occur. In anticipation of Super Bowl Sunday, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) has begun the Sup [...]

Rhode Island Winter Driving Safety Tips

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:52:36 +0000

Tweet In our last blog post, we discussed some ways in which you can “winterize” your vehicle to prepare for driving in the snow and ensure that your car is equipped with the proper items to help keep you and your passengers safe. This blog addresses some additional tips, with the following points focused on driving safe in snowy and icy road conditions. Be Patient with Sno [...]

How to Winterize Your Vehicle in RI

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:52:31 +0000

Tweet All Rhode Islanders know that the weather can be unpredictable during winter months. If you’ve ever found yourself unprepared for winter weather you know this is a stressful, not to mention dangerous, situation to be in. No matter how confident you feel about driving in heavy snow or on icy roads, even the most experienced drivers should take the time and make the eff [...]

Missouri, Arkansas See Historic Decline in Highway Deaths

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:52:30 +0000

2011 brought a record low number of lives lost in highway crashes in both Missouri and neighboring Arkansas, according to a recent news report from KAIT. Missouri auto accident fatality rates have dropped for several years, from a high of 960 de [...]

How Parents Can Help Teen Drivers Stay Safe on the Road

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:52:26 +0000

Tweet When teens start driving, the experience can be nerve-wracking for parents who want to keep their children safe. Some parents deal with the stress by avoiding the issue, trusting that driver’s education will teach their teen everything he or she needs to know. Others respond by trying to control their teen’s driving too harshly, panicking at even the smallest [...]

Braving MO Winter Roads? Your Car May Need Maintenance Inside and Out

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:52:25 +0000

Missouri drivers are no strangers to snow, and most drivers know what to do to decrease their risk of an accident on icy roads: clean off the vehicle, leave plenty of space, and don’t rely on four-wheel drive to brake quickly. But your vehicle may [...]

Since 1990, Missouri’s Traffic Fatality Rates Have Fallen Almost By Half

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:52:18 +0000

The rate of car-accident-related deaths in Missouri each year is almost half of what it was in 1990 and is falling after several years of increases, according to recent data compiled by the U.S. Census Bureau. In 1990, Missouri saw a total of 1,09 [...]

What to Do After a Rhode Island Car Accident

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:52:17 +0000

Tweet Although Rhode Island is geographically the smallest state in the United States, it unfortunately still experiences high levels of vehicle accidents and fatalities, especially when compared with its population size, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In 2009, the state was subject to 83 car accident fatalities. Of these accidents, 77 [...]

Should Insurers Stop Paying for Texting and Driving Crashes?

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:52:11 +0000

Distracted driving of all kinds increases the risk of serious auto accidents, and texting while driving can be particularly dangerous. Many states have already banned texting while driving, and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is calli [...]

Missouri’s Most Common Auto Accidents Are Avoidable, Say Springfield Police

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:52:06 +0000

Rear-end crashes in Missouri account for more than 80 percent of the auto accidents in most major cities in the state, according to the Springfield, Missouri police. Most of these accidents are avoidable, however, and drivers can protect themselves b [...]

Six Tips for St. Louis Winter Pedestrian Safety

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:51:59 +0000

Walking is great exercise year-round, but walking in Missouri winter weather conditions can add an extra layer of risk, especially if you’re walking on or near public roads. To help keep yourself and those you love safe this winter, consider these [...]

What Auto Insurance Coverage Should I Have in Missouri?

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:51:53 +0000

Missouri requires drivers to have certain types and amounts of auto insurance coverage. However, the minimum insurance will not pay for your own vehicle or medical costs after an accident. For the best possible coverage for you, your passengers, an [...]

Weekend Crashes Leave One Dead, 12 Injured in Jasper County

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:51:45 +0000

Three separate MO car accidents in Jasper County over the weekend left one Carthage resident dead and twelve more with injuries, according to a recent article in the Carthage Press. A fatal car crash in Missouri on Highway 249 took the life of a 2 [...]

Winter Weather Arrives, Shutting Down Missouri Roads

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:51:40 +0000

Snow and ice have arrived for the 2011-2012 season, and their first appearance shut down several roads in Missouri recently, according to a news report from Ozarks First. Overnight snow and ice storms earlier this week blanketed the Ozarks in Miss [...]

Pickup Truck Driver Collides With Fire Truck

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:51:31 +0000

A man driving a pickup truck crashed into a fire engine recently, resulting in the death of the pickup’s driver and injuries to one of the firefighters inside the fire truck, according to an article in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The driver, an [...]

Safe Winter Driving Tips May Help You Avoid an Accident

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:59:54 +0000

As every New Yorker knows, winter driving presents a whole list of challenges that don't occur during the summer. Snow, ice, freezing rain, and other inclement weather can turn an ordinary commute into a skating rink – only without the fun. To help protect you and your loved ones while you're traveling this holiday season, consider the following safe winter driving tips. Give your vehicle a safety once-over. Ha [...]

Albany Police Chase Ends in Hit-and-Run Death

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:59:51 +0000

A 62-year-old man has passed away from the injuries he suffered during a hit-and-run on Sunday, October 30 in Albany, after the driver of an SUV fled from police and crashed into his car in an intersection, according to The Times-Union. The collision fractured the skull of the victim, which led to his death on November 1. The incident began when the SUV driver had his license plates identified with those of a stol [...]

National Safety Plea Gains Traction against Commercial Driving Cell Ban

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:59:48 +0000

In another step in the nationwide fight against distracted driving, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) proposed banning the operation of cell phones by commercial vehicle drivers, with the exception of emergency situations. The current law only outlaws texting, with fines as much as $2,750 for violations. The heightened initiative stems from a horrific accident involving an 18 wheeler in Kentucky that [...]

New York Giants Running Back Injured in Car Crash

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:59:45 +0000

A serious auto accident in Louisiana last week resulted in the hospitalization of a 22-year-old New York Giants running back, according to Fox Sports. The details of the injury accident are still under investigation; however, it is known that the Giant was a passenger in the car at the time of the incident and was admitted to the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with injuries to both of his knees. He has sinc [...]

New York Senate Considering Bill that Proposes Stricter Mobile Phone Driving Laws

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:59:42 +0000

A bill, sponsored by Senator Carl L. Marcellino and co-sponsored by numerous others, that proposes to strengthen laws regarding cell phone use while driving was introduced to the New York legislature in January of this year. As of April 12, the bill was amended on its third reading, and today, the Senate is expected to act. According to ObserverToday.com, if the bill becomes law, it will allow law enforcement to mo [...]

Two Car Crashes in Two Weeks in the Same New York Location

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:59:39 +0000

A recent car crash in Queens made news as it was the second auto accident to occur at same spot in two weeks. According to The New York Times, both early morning accidents involved a Volkswagen crashing into a Long Island city storefront after losing control while navigating a sharp Queensboro Bridge off-ramp turn-off. Both drivers lost an arm in the crash, and their female passengers sustained serious head trauma [...]

New York Fire Department Silences Sirens to Prevent Traffic Accidents

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:59:36 +0000

The New York Fire Department (FDNY) began the Modified Response pilot program in Queens in October of 2010 in an effort to decrease traffic accidents and increase safety for civilians and firefighters and other emergency personnel. According to Westport-News.com, fire truck-related Queens traffic accidents decreased by 32 percent as a result of this program. This favorable news prompted the New York Fire Commission [...]

New York State Trooper Killed in Tonawanda I-290 Car Accident

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:59:34 +0000

A state trooper was killed in a Saturday morning car crash on I-290 in Tonawanda, according to Tonawandas.WGRZ.com. The New York state trooper was conducting a vehicle and traffic stop on the interstate just east of the Colvin Boulevard on-ramp when a pickup truck, having just merged onto the highway from the ramp, hit the trooper. The pick-up truck stopped and immediately returned to the scene after striking the [...]

The Importance of Seat Belt Use in New York

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:59:31 +0000

Using a seat belt when operating a motor vehicle is one of the most important precautions you can take in ensuring your safety in the event of a car accident in New York. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that an estimated 75,000 lives were saved because of seat belt use between 2004 and 2008. The safety restraints help keep a vehicle occupant in the car if they are involved in a cr [...]

Driver Charged in Staten Island Crash that Left Two Dead, Three Injured

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:59:28 +0000

The teen driver involved in a car accident in Staten Island that took the lives of two friends and seriously injured three others was charged on Thursday, February 24, according to CBS News. The driver was charged with six counts, including vehicular homicide and was released into the custody of his parents on $100,000 bail. The fatal Staten Island car crash occurred last August when the driver lost control of th [...]

How to Stay Safe on MD Roads this Winter

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:43:28 +0000

The winter chill is in the air, and for Maryland residents this means the possibility of snow and icy roads in the coming months. Winters in Maryland can make driving conditions very difficult for motorists, which places extra demands on both your vehicle and driving skills, so being prepared for the unpredictable conditions can help keep you and your passengers safe this holiday season and beyond. The following a [...]

Safety Tips for Thanksgiving Travelers

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:43:25 +0000

Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday to enjoy time with friends and family. However, if your nearest and dearest are out of town, you may find yourself on the road with thousands of other drivers this Thanksgiving. Though this holiday is not the busiest time of year for travelers, it can be one of the more dangerous. According to the U.S. National Safety Commission, there are almost 400 fatalities and thousands of p [...]

Study Shows Teen Drivers Most Likely to Crash in First Month of Driving

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:43:23 +0000

A study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety determined that in a teen’s first month of driving by themselves after receiving their driver’s license, they are 50 percent more likely to crash than they are after a year. As parents may no longer be in the passenger seat, the teen is more likely to succumb to common driver distractions, such as talking to other passengers, using a cell phone, or play [...]

Driving with Your Dog Can Be Distracting

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:43:20 +0000

Many people make their dogs a part of their everyday activities. This often means taking the dog for a ride in the car. The American Automobile Association (AAA) has revealed that having a dog in the car can lead to dangerous driving conditions and cause crashes. According to AAA data, 56 percent of dog owners drive with their pets. Of those, only 16 percent restrain their dogs while in the car. One dog owner [...]

Bus Drivers from Across the U.S. Compete in Skills Competition in Anne Arundel County

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:43:18 +0000

In Anne Arundel County, approximately 100 school bus drivers from across the country participated in the annual School Bus International Safety Competition. At the day long competition, drivers competed in exercises that demonstrated their skills at parallel parking, backing out of alleys, crossing railroad tracks, and picking up students. The contest is in its 41st year and attracts drivers from 37 states, inclu [...]

Montgomery County Man in Custody after Hit and Run

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:43:16 +0000

A 40-year-old man is likely to be charged in a hit and run crash on I-495, according to the Gazette.net. While driving on the inner loop of the highway in Potomac, the man crashed into another vehicle which was sitting disabled in the roadway because of a mechanical problem. The driver of the broken down car was inside the vehicle when it was struck. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries [...]

Maryland Car-Train Accident Rate Holding Steady, Say Feds

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:43:13 +0000

The number of railroad accidents in Maryland that involved a train and a motor vehicle held steady at 13 accidents each year in 2008, 2009, and 2010, after falling from 18 accidents in 2007 and 16 in 2006, according to data collected by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). The types of vehicles involved in each accident also stayed basically the same, with passenger cars and pickup trucks being involved in m [...]

Ways to Prevent Child Pedestrian Accidents

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:43:11 +0000

Many children in the U.S. walk to and from school every day; children also travel on foot to meet friends or to get to after-school and weekend activities. However, children are more likely than the average adult pedestrian to suffer injury in a pedestrian accident. Knowing what makes children more vulnerable to accidents can help drivers learn to prevent Maryland child pedestrian accidents. First, children are o [...]

What to Do After You are Involved in a Maryland Car Accident

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:43:08 +0000

Nobody wants to be in a car accident, especially one that results in injury. Unfortunately, even the most careful motorists cannot completely eliminate the risk of an accident. If you are involved in an accident in Maryland, keep these tips in mind to help protect yourself, your family, and your legal rights. Move to a safe place. If possible, pull off the road or as far to the side as possible, and use your veh [...]

Driver Improving After Seriously Injured in Five-Car Crash

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:56:42 +0000

A 20-year-old Gainesville driver, who apparently started a five-car crash, has had his medical status upgraded from critical to good condition. The young man is at Shands at the University of Florida after a January 7 crash that began when the northbound driver ran a red light at Second Avenue and Southwest 34th Street in Gainesville. His Kia sedan first rear-ended a car stopped at a red light at University Avenue. [...]

Winterproof Your Northbound Car this Winter

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:56:40 +0000

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has some tips for drivers that plan on driving in more typical winter conditions than you find in Florida. Florida auto accident attorneys want to ensure you get to your destination safely, so especially if you plan to travel with your loved ones, you’ll want to make sure your vehicle is in top condition for the road. The NHTSA suggests drivers: Vis [...]

El Camino Flips into Ditch Killing Driver in Jacksonville Northside

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:56:38 +0000

A young driver lost his life on the Northside of Jacksonville Tuesday morning, December 27, when his 1984 Chevrolet El Camino left the road and flipped over onto its roof. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the 21-year-old driver was southbound on Interstate 295 near the U.S. 1 intersection. For some reason his vehicle crossed to the edge of the road, then fell off the elevated section of the roadway, l [...]

Woman Critical After Being Hit by Car in Public Shopping Center

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:56:36 +0000

A 53-year-old Jacksonville Beach woman is in critical condition after being hit by an SUV in the parking lot of a Publix grocery store at the upscale Marsh Landing area Friday afternoon, December 23. According to Jacksonville Beach police, the SUV was backing out after being parked and backed into the woman around 3 p.m. The two women did not know each other. The victim was air lifted to Shands Jacksonville Medical [...]

Prior to Winter Trip, Check out the Vehicle to Make Sure it’s Road Worthy

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:56:34 +0000

Planning a trip this holiday? The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has some recommendations to make sure you get there safely. Obviously, the first rule is to wear a seat belt, but also never text behind the wheel or drive drunk. In addition, the NHTSA has the following recommendations: Make sure your car is road worthy by getting a tune-up and maintenance. Make sure the tires have enoug [...]

70-Year-Old Sumter Woman Dies in Collision

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:56:33 +0000

The Orlando Sentinel reported that a 70-year-old passenger of a 2003 Ford Escape died Sunday, December 11, in Sumter County after a collision on U.S. Route 301. Quoting the Florida Highway Patrol, the paper says the Escape was traveling on U.S. 301 when it drove into the path of a 2003 Sequoia, driven by a 36-year-old woman from DeLand. The Sequoia hit the right side of the Escape at County Road 104, although detai [...]

UF Student Killed on Turnpike Returning to School from Thanksgiving

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:56:31 +0000

A 20-year-old architecture student killed November 27 on her way back to the University of Florida was eulogized Tuesday Night, December 6 in a celebration of her life. Friends gathered in a restaurant in Delray Beach to remember the young woman in a positive way. Also in attendance was the passenger in the Florida car crash who told WPBF-Television that she was sleeping but when she woke up she felt the SUV drifti [...]

Florida Highway Patrol Hands Out 12,000 Citations over Thanksgiving Holiday

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:56:29 +0000

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has released its holiday weekend enforcement results for the Thanksgiving holiday. According to the preliminary results for November 23 through 27, there were 136 DUI arrests, 2,805 assist calls on the roadways, 4,882 speeding citations issued, and 1,332 seat belt citations given. FHP says it brought heightened enforcement to the roads, tapping into reservists and auxiliary troopers [...]

20-year-old Fleeing Police Crashes into Fire Truck in Putnam County

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:56:27 +0000

Amazingly, no one was seriously injured in this police chase that resulted in an out-of-control crash early Monday, November 28. A 20-year-old driver from Crescent City in a stolen vehicle was fleeing police at about 2:42 a.m. in Georgetown, Florida when his Chevrolet Trailblazer hit a fire truck that was dousing a house fire. The driver was traveling 70 mph in a 35 mph zone on County Road 209, according to a repor [...]

Graduated Drivers Licenses Save Florida Teen Drivers from Fatal Accidents

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:56:25 +0000

There is finally some good news to report about teenage drivers. For years, horrific headlines told the tales of late night car crashes with a vehicle full of teens. Now a study funded by the National Institutes of Health shows that graduated driver licensing programs have been effective in reducing the number of fatal crashes involving teens by eight to 14 percent. All 50 states have some form of a graduated lic [...]

Phoenix Hit-and-Run Accident Leaves Woman Dead

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:54:24 +0000

As Phoenix personal injury attorneys, we were very sorry to learn about a 31-year-old woman’s death after the driver of a white, four-door sedan hit her while she was walking along North 51st Avenue at 2:30 a.m. on January 14. The driver fled and left her lying in the roadway alone, where she was hit again, according to news reports published in Fox 10. The second driver stayed at the scene until police arrived. [...]

Gilbert Car Accident Lawyers Remind Shoppers To Be Careful

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:54:22 +0000

As Gilbert car accident attorneys, we want to remind motorists and shoppers that although Black Friday has passed for some time, malls are still busy and accidents frequently happen at busy shopping complexes. According to a news report in AZ Central, the two intersections in front of the SanTan Village mall see the most car accidents in the city. These two intersections include where Williams Field Road intersects [...]

Phoenix Electric Light Parade Reminds Residents to Drive Safely

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:54:20 +0000

The law team at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. was happy to see that everyone enjoyed the weekend of the Electric Light Parade. The parade has been coming to Phoenix for 25 years, according to AZ Central, and drew tens of thousands of spectators. Many lined the sidewalks first thing in the morning, although the parade did not take place until nighttime. Avoid Phoenix Car Accidents: Parade Route When parades are taking p [...]

Surprise Car Accidents Prompt City Safety Review

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:54:18 +0000

As Surprise car accident attorneys, we were happy to learn that the city plans to review its streets for safety regarding pedestrians and cyclists. This comes after two children were hit while attempting to cross a street that didn’t have a crosswalk, according to news reports published in the Tucson Citizen. The children were hit by a truck and the driver was not cited. One child faced multiple serious injuries, [...]

Man Hit by Two Cars in Phoenix Pedestrian Accident

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:54:16 +0000

As pedestrian accident attorneys, we were saddened to hear that a man in his 60s was hit by two cars as he attempted to cross the intersection of 19th Avenue and Cactus on the night of December 14, according to Fox 10. It appears the man was crossing in a designated crosswalk. He was hospitalized with critical injuries. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the man and his family, and we wish him a quick recovery. Whi [...]

Arizona’s “Operation Safe Package” Works to Protect School Bus Children

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:54:13 +0000

As Phoenix bus accident lawyers, we were happy to hear about “Operation Safe Package,” a program enforced by police to catch drivers who attempt to drive passed a bus stopped with an extended stop sign, according to Fox 10. This stop sign means the bus is loading or unloading children, and drivers are required by law to stop and wait, not pass. Drivers who get tickets face an expensive $500 fine. In other state [...]

Fountain Hills Rollover Accident Causes Serious Injury

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:54:11 +0000

As Fountain Hills rollover accident attorneys, we were saddened to hear about a 71-year-old woman who lost control of her car in a neighborhood near Tepee and Boulder Drive on Monday, January 9, 2012, according to news reports published in Fox 10. The driver apparently lost control while backing out of her driveway, backed into a neighbor’s garage, then lost control as she continued down the street. The Jaguar sh [...]

Arizona Car Accidents: Study Says Drunks Aware but Don’t Care

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:54:09 +0000

As Arizona drunk driving injury attorneys, we were interested to learn about a recent study that proves people who are drunk are aware of their actions and the possible consequences, but often don’t care. This means it is possible that people who get behind the wheel when they are drunk know what can happen but don’t care enough to stop themselves. This also means that drunk drivers who engage in harmful situat [...]

Sierra Vista Car Accidents Reduced By Educational Programs

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:54:08 +0000

As Sierra Vista car accident attorneys, we were happy to hear that the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office received two grants from the Governor’s Office for their work in educating the public about driving under the influence, safety, and enforcement. One of the grants for $10,000 pays for overtime and educational presentations. Another for $5,000 will be used for selective enforcement throughout the county for th [...]

Phoenix Personal Injury Accident: Man Hit By Own Truck

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:54:06 +0000

As Phoenix personal injury attorneys, we were sorry to hear about a man run over by his own truck on January 1, 2012. According to news reports in Fox 10, the 43-year-old man was trying to catch his friend’s dog when somehow his truck ran him over and crushed him. Friends and neighbors tried to get the truck off of him, but by the time they did, the man was in critical condition. He died a few minutes later. Our [...]

Chandler Car Accident Leads to Carjacking

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:11:18 +0000

As Chandler car accident lawyers, we were very surprised to hear about a deliberate rear-end collision that allowed two men to steal a woman’s car at knifepoint. According to Fox 10, on January 11 at 8:30 p.m., a 46-year-old woman felt the truck behind her bump her bumper. She pulled over in the driveway of the Chandler Gilbert Community College to check the damage when the men in [...]

Vail Two-Vehicle Car Accident Kills One

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:11:17 +0000

As Arizona car accident lawyers, we were very sorry to hear about a two-vehicle collision that killed one person on January 4 in Vail, according to News 13. The crash occurred at 12:17 a.m. at milepost 50 near Sahuarita Road. Southbound lanes of Highway 83 are closed at the road. Reports are unclear about whether there are any other injuries. We express our deepest condolences to th [...]

Nine Injured in Mesa Car Accident

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:11:15 +0000

As Mesa car accident attorneys, we were surprised and sorry to learn about nine people who were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Tuesday night at 6 p.m., January 3, 2012, according to Fox 10. The crash happened near Ellsworth and Brown and injured six children ages 2 to 10 years. Three of the injured victims are adults. One adult was thrown from a car and was taken to a hospital [...]

Mesa Car Accident Caused by Carjacking Suspect

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:11:14 +0000

As Mesa car accident attorneys, we were shocked to learn about a carjacking suspect who took police on a high speed chase and ended up sideswiping another car during the chaos, according to Fox 10. Officers say the person stole the Jeep at gunpoint and then began driving up Beeline Highway. Once police joined in the chase, the driver turned back toward Mesa and then traveled the wro [...]

Prevent Arizona Car Accidents: Tips for Driving on a Holiday

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:11:13 +0000

As Phoenix personal injury attorneys, we were pleased that there were no state highway or valley freeway construction closures during New Year’s weekend, which likely helped free up any traffic in the area and likely cut down on the number of crashes in the area. However, according to AZ Central, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) still warned drivers to “expect the [...]

Peoria Car Accident Leaves Three People Hurt

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:11:11 +0000

As Peoria car accident attorneys, we were saddened to hear about three people hurt in a Peoria car accident on Christmas day, December 25, 2011. It occurred at the intersection of 83rd and Northern just after noon, according to reports in Fox 10. The injured people included a 64-year-old woman complaining of a heart problem, a 41-year-old male with non-life-threatening injuries, and [...]

Surprise Car Accident Results in Serious Injury to Teen Boy

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:11:09 +0000

As Surprise car accident attorneys, we were saddened by a December 15 car accident that resulted in serious injury to a 13-year-old boy. The car accident happened near Bullard Avenue and Greenway Road early in the morning, according to a news report in The Tucson Citizen. The car accident involved a Ford Tempo, which the boy was riding in, and a BMW. The driver of the BMW was also t [...]

Mesa Car Accident Results in Multi-Vehicle Pileup

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:11:06 +0000

As car accident attorneys in Mesa, we know that if cars follow each other too closely, they can cause a multi-vehicle car accident if something goes wrong. According to ABC 15, there were at least six vehicles involved in a pileup on US 60 west of Stapley on Tuesday night, December 13, 2011. Injuries were reported, but it is unknown exactly what happened. Our thoughts and prayers ar [...]

Tucson Car Accident Leaves Three Hospitalized

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:11:01 +0000

As Tucson car accident attorneys, we were sorry to hear about three people who had to be taken to the hospital after a car accident on December 13, 2011 at 9 a.m., according to the Arizona Daily Star. The car accident occurred on Interstate 10 at Sunset Road. A 54-year-old man driving a compact car and a husband and wife driving a Ford F-350 were transported to the hospital with nec [...]

Teenager Involved in Fatal Flagstaff Car Accident

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:10:58 +0000

Flagstaff car accident attorneys are no doubt unhappy to hear of a fatal Flagstaff car accident that happened with a teenage passenger on November 27, 2011. This is a devastating car accident to all parties involved. ABC15 reported that the 17 year old was a passenger when the car he was travelling in crashed. The crash occurred after the teen went to watch a match between his schoo [...]

Teen Dies in New Bedford Rollover Crash

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:35:25 +0000

The Boston Globe is reporting today that a teenage male died this morning in a single-vehicle crash on Route 140 North in New Bedford. The accident was described as a rollover accident and happened during the morning commute around 7:30 a.m. The unidentified teen was declared dead at the scene of the accident, while two other unnamed individuals in the car were rushed to an area hospital for medical treatment. It [...]

Compensation for Wrongful Death Resulting from Car Accidents

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:35:21 +0000

If you have lost a loved one in a car accident, you may be wondering where to turn not only for emotional support, but also for a certain degree of financial support and security. As much as losing a beloved family member can be emotionally devastating, it also often leaves some families in a financial mess. Depending on the circumstances of the fatal car accident, financial compensation may be available to cover d [...]

Southbridge Man Dies After Snowmobile Falls Through Ice on Dudley Pond

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:35:19 +0000

Richard Redfield, 27, of Southbridge was killed in a snowmobiling accident over the weekend on a pond in Dudley. What Happened The Boston Globe reports that Redfield and two other friends, identified as Jeffrey Lougie, 37, of Dudley and Wayne Montigny, 47, of Connecticut, were snowmobiling on New Pond in Dudley Saturday around 5:30 p.m. when they fell through the ice into the frigid water. Emergency workers respond [...]

Black Ice from Overnight Winter Storm Causes Multiple Massachusetts Accidents

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:35:15 +0000

A weather system over the weekend brought the 2012 winter season’s first substantial snowfall to eastern Massachusetts, causing icy road conditions which spurred a series of auto accidents on the region’s highways, according to Boston.com. Somerville Pedestrian Accident One of the crashes caused by the overnight onslaught of winter weather involved a 25-year-old Stoneham man, who was hit by a WHDH-TV Ford Expl [...]

Wintry Weather May Have Caused Fatal Route 2 Accident in Gardner

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:35:14 +0000

The MetroWest Daily News reported today that a collision in Gardner last night claimed the life of a Framingham woman and left the other driver involved injured. What Happened Linda Nelson, 65, of Framingham sustained fatal injuries Monday evening around 10:15 p.m. when the Honda Civic she was driving struck a Ford F-250 truck operated by an unidentified 63-year-old Phillipston man on Route 2 in Gardner. Massachuse [...]

Weymouth Crash Claims Lives of Father, Toddler

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:35:13 +0000

The Patriot Ledger reports that a father and his 2-year-old son were killed in a single-vehicle accident Monday night on Route 3 in Weymouth. What Happened Curtis Thompson Jr., 35, of Rockland and his 2-year-old son DJ suffered fatal injuries this past Monday evening around 7:00 p.m. when Thompson somehow lost control of the Chevy Malibu he was driving. The Ledger reported that Thompson veered across two lanes of R [...]

Dangerous Cambridge Intersection Targeted in Roadway Safety Campaign

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:35:12 +0000

Every day, the Vassar Street and Massachusetts Avenue intersection near the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) campus is used by thousands of pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists in their commutes to and from work, school, or just day-to-day errands. According to an article on Boston.com, this high level of volume makes this intersection one of the highest accident locations in the entire city, especiall [...]

Three Men Seriously Hurt in Lowell Crash

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:35:10 +0000

Three unidentified Lowell men were injured early Monday morning in a serious crash in Lowell. What Happened The Lowell Sun reports that authorities responded to the intersection of Warwick Street and Liberty Street in Lowell just after 1:30 a.m. Monday and found that a Honda sedan had crashed into a utility pole. The three unnamed individuals, all from Lowell, included a 20-year-old driver, an 18-year-old passenge [...]

Two Drivers Seriously Injured in Route 114 Collision

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:35:09 +0000

Two drivers sustained life-threatening injuries last night in a car accident on Route 114 in North Andover. What Happened The Eagle Tribune reports that Sean Foley, 37, of Haverhill was driving his Ford pickup truck westbound on Route 114 near Sullivan Street Thursday evening just after 6:00 p.m. when Timothy Vanwey, 62, of Salem, MA, who was in the eastbound lane, crashed his Toyota Camry into Foley’s truck. T [...]

Teen Trapped in Vehicle after Fiery Peabody Crash

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:35:08 +0000

The Salem News reports this morning that an 18-year-old male driver crashed into a Peabody home early Sunday morning, causing him to become trapped inside the burning vehicle before emergency crews came to the rescue. What Happened The unidentified teenaged driver collided with a tree stump and a rock wall before crashing into the home located at 48 Herrick Road in Peabody around 2:00 a.m. yesterday morning. The ve [...]

In Just One Split Second as a Result of a Catastrophic Pennsylvania Car Accident, the Wind Can Be Knocked Out of the Victim and their Family’s Sails Physically, Emotionally, and Financially

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0000

pI am now 57 years old and have been practicing a href="http://www.reiffandbily.com/catastrophic-injuries.html"catastrophic injury/a and a href="http://www.reiffandbily.com/car-accidents.html"car accident/a law in Philadelphia since 1979. Over the last three decades, our Philadelphia car accident law firm has had the privilege of successfully representing tens of thousands of victims who were a href="http://www.re [...]

Philadelphia Roosevelt Boulevard Is Notorious For Car Accidents Causing Serious Injuries and Too Many Deaths Advises Experienced Philadelphia Car Accident Attorney

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:00:06 +0000

pFor over 40 years, I have regularly driven on Roosevelt Boulevard, the major traffic artery running through north and northeast Philadelphia. Just yesterday, I was driving with my son northbound in the middle lane when two vehicles appeared to be racing out of control, weaving in and out of traffic in a dangerous fashion. Police cars were stopped at several locations apparently investigating a number of a href=" [...]

The Black Ice Express To Car Accidents Arrives In Philadelphia And Its Suburbs

admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:00:04 +0000

pAs an experienced a href="http://www.reiffandbily.com/lawyer-attorney-1315525.html"Philadelphia car accident lawyer/a for over three decades, I am well aware of the dangers of black ice and always thought I knew what to look for when weather conditions seemed appropriate. This morning as I was leaving my driveway on roads that appeared to be dry with normal traction, I went to apply my brakes at a downhill stop si [...]

Why Is It That Many Drivers In The Streets Of Philadelphia Don’t Think That The Rules Apply To Them When It Comes To Having Automobile Insurance Or Leaving The Scene Of A Hit And Run Accident

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:00:04 +0000

pOver the last few years, I have seen the a href="http://www.reiffandbily.com/lawyer-attorney-1325443.html"hit and run car accident epidemic/a in Philadelphia increase to the point where law enforcement officials and legislators really must take a much more aggressive stance to address the situation. Just this morning on the way into my office, I was traveling southbound and was the third car in line stopped at a [...]

Insurance Companies Continue to Take Advantage of Unsuspecting Accident Victims After Collisions – Don’t Fall For Their Deceptive Tactics

admin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:00:04 +0000

pImagine this scenario, you were in a a href="http://www.reiffandbily.com/car-accidents.html"violent automobile collision/a where both vehicles have to be towed from the scene, occupants taken to the hospital and diagnosed with significant and permanent injuries. A few days later, a representative of the insurance company comes to your house and offers a small sum of $250 to settle the claim and tries to disclaim [...]

Promises, Promises, I Am So Sick of False Promises

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:00:08 +0000

pIn the past few days, I have met with a number of a href="http://www.reiffandbily.com/catastrophic-injuries.html"catastrophically injured/a victims and their revelations of the attorney selection process was mind boggling to me. One of the victims, a well-educated professional, was approached and informed by an out-of-state attorney unfamiliar with Pennsylvania laws relating to Pennsylvania car accidents. The vi [...]

If You Have Been The Victim Of A Car Accident Or Any Other Legal Action Involving Catastrophic Injury, There Is A Good Chance That Investigators And Insurance Companies Or Their Attorneys Will Be Seeking Information About You On Social Media Sources Such

admin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:00:03 +0000

pOver the last year, we have received reports from clients who have been “friended “ on Facebook by individuals that they cannot identify and we always advise all of our clients to never accept “a friend” that they do not know on any social media as more likely than not there is probably not a good purpose to this “meeting”. As a matter of fact, we recommend that any of our clients involved in a catast [...]

The 24 Hour Catastrophic Injury Lawyer

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:00:04 +0000

pOver the last 32 years as a a href="http://www.reiffandbily.com/lawyer-attorney-1315706.html"Pennsylvania catastrophic injury lawyer/a, I was inevitably tethered to my office but began to take advantage of the latest technological advances beginning with one of the first purchases of the first generation of word processors to replace an IBM Selectric Typewriter. Welcome to the beginning of my techno-geek journey [...]

As a Buyer of Automobile Insurance You Must Always Check Your Policy Carefully To Make Sure That the Insurance Company Hasn’t Lowered or Canceled Some of Your Coverage Without Your Knowledge – This Is More Common Than You Would Think

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:00:20 +0000

pOver the last few months, I have noticed a most disturbing discovery as I have met with some high net worth and fairly well educated clients after a catastrophic automobile accident only to discover that their insurance company attempted to limit or reduce medical coverage without their knowledge./p pIn one case, my client, an executive of one of the Philadelphia region’s largest Fortune 500 companies, was info [...]

As a Buyer of Automobile Insurance You Must Always Check Your Policy Carefully To Make Sure That the Insurance Company Hasn’t Lowered or Canceled Some of Your Coverage Without Your Knowledge – This Is More Common Than You Would Think Advises Experienc

admin — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:00:03 +0000

Even The Smallest Car Accident Can Lead to Anxiety, Frustration, and Depression and the Loss of Life’s Pleasures

admin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:00:04 +0000

pIt never ceases to amaze me when dealing with defendants and insurance companies after a car accident and I suggest a loss of life’s pleasures, the representative or attorney on the other side seems to suggest that most people have the ability to walk away unaffected despite the fact that there may not be “hard core” objective findings of broken bones. Certainly it goes without saying that a car accident is [...]

The Top Executives of Insurance Companies Had a Banner Year in Terms of Financial Compensation – Why Is It That In Regard to Claimants, They Continue to Deny, Delay, and Defend Against the Payment of Legitimate Insurance Claims?

admin — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0000

pAs a consumer, I am quite frankly annoyed every time I get an insurance bill with an increase in premium. I am even more aggravated in my capacity as a a href="http://www.reiffandbily.com/catastrophic-injuries.html"catastrophic injury lawyer/a when a sterling client with no prior claims history has a legitimate catastrophic injury claim involving absolute liability and is unfairly denied benefits that are clearly [...]

Respect Is Not Given, It Is Earned

admin — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0000

pAs the law firm of Reiff and Bily enters its third decade representing catastrophically injured victims and their families, we are honored to have been selected in 2011 again as Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and to have also been recognized by emArrive/em magazine as the best and brightest and top Northeast attorneys. Reiff and Bily has also been awarded an AV rating by Martindale Hubbell representing the highest po [...]

A Look Back: 2011 Appeared to Be a Year Where Trucking Companies and Bus Companies Put Greed First and Safety Last – A Banner Year for Catastrophic Accidents

admin — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:00:07 +0000

pOver the last year, our law firm has been retained to represent a href="http://www.reiffandbily.com/catastrophic-injuries.html"catastrophically injured/a victims of trucking accidents as well as high profile bus accidents. One thing is very apparent, many truck and bus operators continue to put greed first and stress profits over safety. Driver fatigue is the number one epidemic and safety problem in the commerc [...]

What Happens When States Ban Texting at the Wheel – Not What You Would Expect – More People Than Ever Are Still Texting and There Is No Decrease in Texting Related Car Accidents

admin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:00:05 +0000

pAs an a href="http://www.reiffandbily.com/car-accidents.html"experienced Philadelphia car accident attorney/a, I have litigated some horrific cases involving catastrophic injuries and deaths caused by or related to a driver texting while driving. Over the last few years, I have been a crusader with several families of victims I have represented to impose a texting ban while driving./p pLast month, the Commonweal [...]

Is TMJ Overhyped and Misunderstood by Victims and Wrongdoers in Car Accident Cases?

admin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:00:04 +0000

pAs an a href="http://www.reiffandbily.com/car-accidents.html"experienced Philadelphia car accident attorney/a who has investigated and litigated significant cases of injuries to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), resulting from car accident traumas over the last thirty years, I think that TMJ is a serious complication or injury that too often goes underdiagnosed and is suffered by many car accident victims. A few [...]