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Prevent Florida Super Bowl Drunk Driving Accidents: NHTSA and NFL Team Up

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:46:27 +0000

Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk. That’s the message that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the National Football League (NFL), and Techniques for Effective Alcohol Management (TEAM) is pushing for this Sunday’s Super Bowl game between the New England Patriots and New York Giants. Through an integrated campaign of press releases, posters, and various programs, the three partners are [...]

Phoenix Drunk Driving Accident Ends in Smashed Yard

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:00:59 +0000

At Breyer Law Offices, P.C., we were sorry to learn that a family came home to find their yard, including a tree and parked car, smashed after a drunk driver attempted to flee from police on January 28. The driver apparently took off at a high rate of speed through a neighborhood to get away from police and ended up smashing into a yard near 47th Avenue and Encanto, according to Fox [...]

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 [...]

Planning a Super Bowl Party? Plan to Reduce Drunk-Driving Accidents as Well

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:00:03 +0000

This year’s Super Bowl features a long-time rivalry between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots, which means that Super Bowl parties will be popping up all over town. If you’re planning to host a party, there are several steps you can take to help protect yourself and your friends from a New York City car accident caused by alcohol this weekend: Make sure everyone has a sober way to get home befor [...]

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 [...]

How Maryland Patients Can Help Prevent Prescription Medication Errors

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:00:39 +0000

According to a 2006 Washington Post report, at least 1.5 million Americans are sickened, injured, or killed every year due to avoidable prescription medication errors. These often dangerous prescriptions errors can effect: product labeling and packaging; dispensing of medicine; education; monitoring and use; compounding; and prescribing. In addition, mistakes in administering drugs are so common in hospitals that, [...]

Woman Involved in New Jersey Accident Charged with DWI

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:20:52 +0000

A 47-year-old woman from Montvale has been charged with driving while intoxicated after allegedly sideswiping a car and leaving the scene of the crash. According to a news report in The New City Patch, the alleged DUI collision occurred on Mountainview Avenue in Valley Cottage on the night of January 25. Officials say the woman struck a car and pulled into a dead-end street, where the driver of the car she struck t [...]

Tire Bead Defect Recall Announced by Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc.

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:13:33 +0000

Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc. is recalling about 68,763 tires due to defective tire beads that may crack under some circumstances. This flaw could consequently cause a crack to go unnoticed in which case the tire may fail, leading to loss of vehicle control and an injury or fatality accident. Tires included in the recall are certain Toyo Extensa A/S Tires, size P225/60R16 97T, manufactured from September 20, 2009 to November 6, 2010.

AAA Helps Prevent Arizona New Year’s Eve Drunk Driving Accidents

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:28:07 +0000

As Arizona drunk driving accident injury attorneys, we were glad that the American Automobile Association (AAA) went to such lengths to protect drivers from alcohol-related crashes on New Year’s Eve. According to a news report in Fox 10, AAA gave free tows of up to 10 miles starting at 6 p.m. on New Year’s Eve until 6 a.m. the following morning. This “Tipsy Tow” service was [...]

One Man Arrested in Mesa for Aggravated DUI Case

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:28:02 +0000

As experienced Mesa drunk driving injury lawyers, we cannot stress enough the dangers of drinking and driving. When caught, the punishment for drinking and driving in Arizona is very serious. Based on reports from ABC15, there was a car accident last year and while everyone was being attended to, another vehicle driven by a drunk driver drove through the accident scene. This impedes [...]

Man Sustained Life Threatening Injuries in San Tan Valley Rollover Accident

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:27:58 +0000

San Tan Valley is an area that is not home to many car accidents. As San Tan Valley drunk driving accident lawyers, we are sad to report that there was a serious car accident in this community. In Arizona, a skilled lawyer can assist in the investigation in tragic accidents like this. ABC15 has reported that a serious auto accident occurred at San Tan Valley Road, which resulted in [...]

Free Tipsy Tow Service During Holiday Weekends in Arizona

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:24:42 +0000

Before a holiday weekend, we are often reminded of the dangers of drinking and driving. As defined by Arizona Department of Transport (ADOT), holiday fatality statistics are based on fatal crashes occurring from 6:00 p.m. on the last working day prior to the holiday through 5:59 a.m. the day following the holiday period. In 2010, 4th of July had the highest number of fatal car crash [...]

Mesa Police Schedule DUI Checkpoints for Labor Day Weekend

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:24:37 +0000

Mesa Police, along with the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, have scheduled DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols for Labor Day weekend. Law enforcement officials typically set up sobriety checkpoints late at night on holidays and weekends, which is when the number of impaired drivers on public roadways seems to be the highest. During these checkpoints, law enforcemen [...]

Surprise Officer facing DUI and Endangerment Charges

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:24:29 +0000

Did you know that in the United States, one person is killed every 50 minutes as a result of motor vehicle crashes involving alcohol-impaired drivers (Mothers Against Drunk Driving 2011)? That means every day, 32 people lose their lives of alcohol impaired driving accidents. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) revealed that alcohol-related crashes in 2009 reac [...]

Off-Duty Police Officer Jailed After Driving Under the Influence in Surprise, Arizona

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:24:23 +0000

Drinking and driving is a practice that is never accepted in any part of the country. Drinking alcohol causes impairment in nearly all activities you may try to complete, especially your driving skills. In 2009, there were 30,797 cases of crashes, about 9,813 of which were cases of impaired driving; 32% of them involved DUI (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 2009). Unf [...]

Man Tries to Flee in Gilbert DUI Arrest

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:24:19 +0000

In an effort to push Arizona drunken driving accidents to an all time low, authorities have been strengthening programs to catch offenders before they can do much damage to life and property. This past holiday season, a statewide collaboration resulted in more than 3,000 arrests for driving under the influence in just a span of 5 weeks. Last week, in a routine check for drivers unde [...]

DUI Suspect Crashes Car into a Mesa Home

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:24:12 +0000

For many years, we have recognized the dangers that are associated with drunk driving. In fact, both the government and the private sectors have established organizations to work towards eliminating DUI accidents on the road. Drugged driving or driving under the influence of any drug can affect the brain or impair someone’s motor skills, reaction time, and judgment, and is sta [...]

Zimmer Recall Overview

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:00:07 +0000

Knee replacements have become one of the most common operations performed, as America’s population grows older on average, but continues to stay active. Knee replacement surgery was first performed in 1968; since then, more than 600,000 operations have been performed each year to replace knee joints damaged by arthritis or injury. For older adults who suffer from a variety of knee issues, knee replacements have [...]

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 [...]

Tucson Car Accident Injures Pedestrian

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:00:23 +0000

As Tucson car accident lawyers, we were sorry to hear about a man who was injured after being struck by a vehicle near the University of Arizona Medical Center, according to news reports published in the Arizona Daily Star. The accident occurred on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 7:47 p.m. in the 2800 block of East Ajo Way. It is unclear the extent of injuries the man suffered, and p [...]

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 [...]

Hours of Service Rules Help Prevent Truck Driver Fatigue

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:53:02 +0000

Tweet The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) limits drivers of commercial tractor-trailers and buses to a certain number of hours behind the wheel each day. Known as Hours of Service, or HOS, rules, these rules require drivers to limit the number of hours they are on the road and, if they’re sleeping in their vehicles en route, to get a minimum numbe [...]

Marasco Nesselbush Gives Christmas Gifts to the Women’s Center of Rhode Island

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:52:59 +0000

Tweet This holiday season, the Marasco & Nesselbush team bought new toys and warm clothes for the domestic abuse survivors at the Women’s Center of Rhode Island (WCRI). The Women’s Center is dedicated to ending interpersonal violence through providing safety, shelter, and legal advocacy for domestic violence victims in Rhode Island. Since 1974, the WCRI has ser [...]

CPSC Offers Three Easy Steps for a Safe Halloween

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:52:54 +0000

Tweet With Halloween upon us, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has released a three-step safety checklist to help people of all ages prevent injury this holiday. Families in Rhode Island and around the nation are getting ready for a night of frights and fun, but every year there are many reports of serious injuries involving Halloween costumes, decorations, and lig [...]

Study Finds Medical Errors Affect 1 in 3 During U.S. Hospital Stay

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:52:44 +0000

Tweet According to a 2011 study, one out of every three people in the United States will experience some form of medical mistake during a hospital stay. The study tracked errors using previously unused measurement for hospital error developed by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement in Massachusetts in three different hospitals and discovered rates that were 10 times higher [...]

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 [...]

Wrong-Site Surgery Continues to be a Problem Despite Medical Procedures

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

Tweet Despite mandatory rules introduced in 2004 by the Joint Commission (the Chicago-based group that accredits the hospitals in the United States) to help prevent wrong-site or wrong-patient surgeries, these types of surgical errors are continuing to adversely affect the lives of patients. According to a Washington Post article, the Joint Commission estimates that wrong-site [...]

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 [...]

Breast Cancer Awareness and the Importance of Accurate, Timely Diagnosis

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:52:32 +0000

Tweet The National Cancer Institute estimates that by the end of 2011, there will be over 230,000 new cases of female breast cancer and over 39,000 deaths because of the disease in the United States. October was National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM), helping promote awareness and understanding of a disease affecting hundreds of thousands of women every day. Breast canc [...]

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 [...]

USPS Truck Hits Woman in Wheelchair at Phoenix Intersection

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:52:16 +0000

At Breyer Law Offices P.C., we were surprised to hear of an incident involving a USPS truck hitting a woman in a motorized wheelchair on December 22 at about 1:30 p.m., according to a news report published in Fox 10. The accident occurred near 51st Avenue and Indian School Road. Witnesses attempted to lift the semi to free the woman who became trapped underneath it after the truck h [...]

North Phoenix Truck Collision Resulted in Fatality

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

A truck has the capabilities of causing a massive accident because of its force and ability to destroy anything in its path. This is one of the reasons that 17.90% of truck accidents resulted to injuries. But the fatality rate is only at 1.06%. This may be because there is enough reinforcement in the car to protect the drivers and passengers of large vehicles. Although the fatality [...]

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 [...]

Truck Wreck at Paradise Valley Mall Results in 1 Dead, 4 Injured

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:52:05 +0000

Did you know that only 1 percent of fatal truck accidents were DUI-related on the part of the truck driver as compared to other types of fatal crashes? In 2009, out of 45,435 vehicles which were involved in fatal crashes, only 17,902 or 39.4 percent were light trucks (NHTSA-FARS). In Arizona, 395 light trucks were involved in fatal crashes. That is 39.2 percent of the 1,008 vehicles [...]

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 [...]

Man Dies After Fatal Mesa Truck Accident

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:51:58 +0000

Did you know that 17,902 light trucks and 3,215 large trucks were involved in fatal truck crashes in the United States in 2009 (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Fatality Analysis Reporting System)? In Arizona, the total number of light and large trucks involved in fatal crashes in 2009 was 395 light trucks and 67 large trucks. Research has shown that only one percent [...]

Farah Farah Wins Million Dollar Verdict for Young Jacksonville Woman Injured in Collision with Ring Power Truck

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:51:55 +0000

Tyra Andre was just 21-years-old and on her way to classes at a Jacksonville community college when her Ford Taurus was rear-ended by a large Ford F-450 truck belonging to the Ring Power Corporation on the I-10 merger ramp with I-95. Ever since the March 10, 2009 accident, her life has been a series of pain treatments for the neurological damage to her neck and back. Andre is a patient at the Jacksonville Spine Cen [...]

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 [...]

Tractor-Trailer Accident Leaves One Dead in Tonopah

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:51:52 +0000

Tractor-trailers were involved in 3,215 fatal truck accidents across the U.S. in 2009 (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Fatality Analysis Reporting System). While dwarfed in comparison to the number of passenger vehicles involved in fatal crashes (18,350), there are significantly fewer large trucks registered in the U.S. In the west valley last Tuesday, a person was [...]

Nassau County Semi Crash Kills One

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:51:47 +0000

A Jacksonville man lost his life Saturday, September 25, when his car collided with a semi tractor-trailer in Nassau County. The accident occurred around 3 a.m. on U.S. 301. according to FirstCoastNews.com. James Lee Knotts, 31, was northbound when he began to drift off the road. He crossed the center line and collided with an oncoming tractor-trailer. The Florida Highway Patrol is unsure of what caused this accid [...]

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 [...]

The Aftermath of a Truck Accident

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:51:44 +0000

It may sound a little bit self-serving for a law firm that specializes in personal injury law to say that the first thing to do after any serious Arizona trucking accident is to find the best truck accident attorney you can find in the state. We do understand as veteran Arizona injury trial lawyers that far too many lawyers try to pressure potential clients into hiring an attorney [...]

Jacksonville Submerged Vehicle Accident Kills Woman

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:51:42 +0000

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s office is looking for answers to the mysterious death of a young woman. The body of Delia S. Diaz, 22, was found inside a car that was partially submerged in a pond at an apartment complex, according to a News4Jax report. The car was found at the Wimberly at Deerwood Apartments in the 9700 block of Touchton Road, Sunday afternoon, September 12. Police were alerted to the car by residen [...]

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 [...]

Independent Medical Examinations Can Pose a Risk to Injury Victims

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:51:36 +0000

In the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure there is such a thing allowed called an Independent Medical Examination, or IME. As experienced Arizona personal injury lawyers, we know that an “Independent” Medical Examination is a misnomer. Both insurance defense attorneys and injury lawyers with experience know better. It is too often the Arizona victims of a terrible accident who [...]

ATA and NHTSA Work Together On Driver Safety

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:51:33 +0000

The American Trucking Association (ATA) is encouraging the federal government to focus on safe driver behavior as a top priority in its 2010-2015 Strategic Plan. The ATA is the largest national trade association for the trucking industry. It made these safety recommendations as part of its progressive safety agenda adopted in 2008. In comments filed January 5, 2010, ATA tells the National Highway Traffic Safety Adm [...]

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 [...]

Peoria Truck Accident Injures Driver in Auto

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

A common error for those locally who have been in a serious trucking accident is a delay in contacting experienced Phoenix truck accident attorneys. It is understandable, as people who experience a serious injury due to a truck accident generally consider worrying about paperwork as less important than their recovery. Besides which, many are under the impression that there is no rus [...]

Florida Truck Accident News and Information Site

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:51:26 +0000

Florida truck accident attorneys Farah & Farah, P.A., are pleased to announce the creation of Florida-TruckAccidents.com—an information site which exclusively covers trucking accidents. Truck accidents injure or kill thousands of people on America’s highways each year. Yet, many victims feel that they are helpless and alone. Florida-TruckAccidents.com offers truck accident victims the opportunity to connect [...]

Phoenix Truck Accident Leaves 9 Year Old Dead

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:51:25 +0000

Our sympathy goes out to the family of a nine-year-old boy struck by a pickup truck on a busy street in West Phoenix before the school bus had come to pick him up. Reports say he died later that morning at the hospital. It is always sad to hear about the death of a child. People often ask us why we pursue personal injury claims in Arizona in cases like these, as money certainly cann [...]

Florida Truck Accident News and Information Site

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:51:22 +0000

Arizona Tractor Trailer Accidents Could Be On the Rise

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:51:19 +0000

It looks as if Arizona wrongful death and personal injury claims for collisions involving tractor trailers may increase soon. We hope that this will not be the case, but recently, truckers are taking on unprofitable loads just to fill their trucks will make it likely that more truck drivers will increase the number of hours they drive beyond what federal regulations allow and thus d [...]

New Labor Stats Show Transport a Major Liability

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:51:18 +0000

This month, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) presented a fifteen-year trend in work-related accidents and fatalities, as the country recognizes National Safety Month. The span of years between 1992 and 2007 shows a declining rate of workplace fatalities, but also spotlights other trends on accident occurrences in the workplace. Possibly the most telling is a chart showing fatalities [...]

Trucking Regulations Finalized by Bush Administration

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:51:15 +0000

It happened in early February. Middle school students from Ribault in Jacksonville were misbehaving by setting off an alarm on the emergency exit. This made it unsafe to continue to drive the bus. Instead of pulling over and transferring students to another bus, or calling police, the school bus driver instructed them to get off the bus at Rutledge Pearson Elementary School and find their own way home. Thankfully, [...]

Teens Targeted For Aggressive Driving

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:51:12 +0000

In order to reduce aggressive driving as part of the teen web site, recently mentioned in another blog Take The Wheel, Florida is defining aggressive driving. Aggressive driving is responsible for 2/3rds of all fatalities on the road each year, or 27,000 deaths. That number is four times the number of deaths resulting from DUI or drunk under the influence. Aggressive driving is driving under the influence of [...]

Collision With Jacknifed Semi Kills Driver

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:51:08 +0000

A driver from Kingsland, Georgia died Friday afternoon after a chain-reaction on the road involving a tractor-trailer. The tractor-trailer was hauling a load of beer, heading south near Pecan Park Road, when he rear-ended a pickup truck that was pulling a cement mixer. All of this occurred on North Main Street in north Jacksonville, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The 45-year old driver, Tony Baker, was in [...]

New York Tractor-Trailer Accident Causes Critical Injuries

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:50:16 +0000

A motorist is in critical condition following a New York truck accident on Interstate 684 in Bedford. The Journal News reports that the crash occurred on the interstate on Route 172 near exit 4. The car was crushed against a guardrail by a tractor-trailer and the driver of the car was critically injured. Police are trying to determine what may have caused this serious New York truck accident. Victims of New York t [...]

New York Truck Accident Injures 17

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:50:13 +0000

A trailer being pulled by a dump truck separated from the truck and caused two NY vehicle accidents that injured 17 people near Syracuse. The Post-Standard reports that the raised box on the dump truck struck the Route 7 overpass while driving on the New York State Thruway in Manchester. The raised truck box then crashed to the ground. As a consequence, a 47-year-old Brooklyn man driving a passenger van hit the f [...]

Long Island Tractor-Trailer Accident Kills Two

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:50:09 +0000

A tractor-trailer was involved in a multi-vehicle auto accident in New York that killed a woman and her child in Bethpage. The New York Post reports that at least four vehicles were involved in the fatal tractor-trailer crash. The incident happened near a busy intersection. At this time, there is no official word as to how the crash happened, but it is believed that the tractor-trailer ran a red light and plowed in [...]

FMCSA Takes Action to Increase Truck Driver Safety and Prevent Driver Fatigue

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:50:05 +0000

The U.S Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently announced a change in the hours of service (HOS) policy for commercial truck drivers. The new rule revises the HOS safety requirements for drivers following extensive research done on driver fatigue, and aims to ensure truck drivers get the rest they need to operate safely on the road. The new hours of service regu [...]

Mothers Against Drunk Driving Gives High Marks to New York in Its “Report to the Nation”

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:50:01 +0000

According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), the state of New York ranks well in its evaluation of how states are combating drunk driving, receiving four out of five stars. The evaluation comes from MADD’s “Report to the Nation,” an examination of how the country is faring in its efforts to eliminate drunk driving nationwide. The report was released on the fifth year anniversary of MADD’s Campaign to [...]

Fatal Accident Claims the Life of New York City Sanitation Worker

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:50:01 +0000

A sanitation worker in Queens suffered fatal job injuries in Astoria when he was struck by a tractor trailer. The 41-year-old man, who was an 11-year veteran of the Department of Sanitation of New York, had just collected trash near the intersection of Ditmars Boulevard and 35th Street when the truck hit and killed him, according to a news report in the Queens Courier. The worker was transported to an area hospital [...]

2011 Conference Held in Baltimore Highlights Link between Sleep Apnea and Truck Driver Fatigue

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:49:58 +0000

The American Sleep Apnea Association (ASAA), in association with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), announced that it would hold its 2011 Sleep Apnea Multi-Modal Transportation Conference in Baltimore on November 8 and 9. This conference marked the second in a series of health and safety conferences focusing on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) within major modes of transportation, including groun [...]

New York Increases Highway Enforcement in Nationwide DUI Crackdown

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:49:55 +0000

Drivers across the nation are seeing increased enforcement and patrol efforts during these last weeks of summer, in part due to a movement by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) named “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.” The initiative, in effect August 19 through September 5, culminates with DUI enforcement of the crowded Labor Day weekend, a notorious time for impaired driving infractions [...]

Fatal NY Truck Accident Caused by Tired Trucker Distracted by Laptop

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:49:55 +0000

A 33-year-old woman was killed in a New York truck accident, which police say was caused by an exhausted driver who was watching a pornographic film on his laptop while driving. According to a WKBW news report, the woman's vehicle was stalled on the Interstate 90 after her car struck deer. Her stalled vehicle was then hit by the truck driver. New York State Police say the driver was operating the tractor-trailer wh [...]

New York Truck Accident Leaves One Dead, Two Injured

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:49:51 +0000

One man died and two others were injured in a car versus truck accident in New York State. According to this news report, 37-year-old Roberto A. Vasquez was driving a tractor-trailer rig north on Route 60 in he town of Charlotte when a southbound GMC Envoy crossed into the northbound lane directly into Vasquez's path. Donald F. Lines, 65, the driver of the Envoy was killed and his wife, 69-year-old Georgianna E. Li [...]

DUI Laws Get Tougher in New York

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:49:51 +0000

We all know that driving under the influence is a serious offense in New York. In December 2009, Governor Paterson signed a law that makes an extremely strong statement against drunk driving. The new law, while primarily protecting children from the dangers of drunk driving, also includes a provision that mandates all DWI offenders to install an ignition interlock device or IID in their vehicle. This is a device wh [...]

$5 Million Maryland Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed by Family Against Truck Driver and Trucking Company

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:49:50 +0000

The family of a College of Southern Maryland student who was killed on January 21, 2010 by a Cargo Transporters, Inc. truck driver has filed a $5 million wrongful death lawsuit. Attorney Michael J. Schreyer of the law firm of Alpert Schreyer, LLC and attorney for the Mungai family filed the multi-million dollar wrongful death suit on March 3rd in the Charles County Circuit Court against the truck driver and his emp [...]

Big Rig versus Car Accident Kills 5, Injures 3 in New Jersey

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:49:47 +0000

Five people were killed in an auto accident after their car was struck by a tractor trailer in the New Jersey Turnpike and burst into flames, according to this Associated Press news report. The car had apparently been stopped in traffic in the right southbound lane in Mount Laurel when it was struck by the big rig. The car shot into the center lane with its occupants trapped inside triggering a chain reaction crash [...]

Tips to Avoid Drunk Driving in the Summer

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:49:45 +0000

Next to the holiday season, summer time is usually when we see a number of DUI and alcohol-related auto accidents in New York City and throughout the nation. Law enforcement agencies usually crack down on drunk drivers with sobriety checkpoints, especially during holidays such as Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. However, it is our responsibility as drivers to make sure that we never get behind the wheel while u [...]

New Jersey Big Rig versus Auto Accident Kills New York Resident

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:49:43 +0000

A woman, who died in a recent automobile accident on the New Jersey Turnpike when the sport utility vehicle she was in got struck by a big rig, has been identified as 68-year-old Ruby Riggins. According to this report, Riggins, a Brooklyn resident, was a passenger in the SUV that was being driven by Mellie Riggins, 68, also of Brooklyn. The tractor-trailer accident happened near the Exit 5 interchange when the tru [...]

Fatal New York DUI Accident: Police Officer Sentenced

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:49:42 +0000

An off-duty police officer in New Jersey was sentenced to 10 years in prison with the possibility of parole in three and a half years, for striking and killing a pedestrian who was crossing a street in Lower Manhattan. According to a news report, the woman died at the scene and her boyfriend was critically injured. The driver was reportedly driving double the speed limit and authorities have stated that he was unde [...]

Burlington County Truck Crash Kills Man

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:49:40 +0000

A two-vehicle accident near Westampton has killed 61-year-old Johnnie Dixon, a Willingboro resident and proved to be the third motor vehicle related fatality crash of 2009 to occur in Burlington County. According to a recent news report in the Burlington County Times, the Burlington tractor-trailer accident happened on Woodlane Road in icy conditions when the area was under heavy fog. Dixon was driving his Toyota [...]

Fatal New York Auto Accident Caused by Drunk Driver

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:49:39 +0000

A 37-year-old man was killed in a New York auto accident after a 28-year-old man rear-ended his vehicle at high speed on a Queens highway. The driver, who officials said was under the influence, sped his black PT Cruiser past traffic on Grand Central Parkway in Hillcrest and plowed through four cars, according to a news report in the New York Daily News. The car that he struck - a 1996 Volvo - exploded and burst in [...]

New York Dump Truck Accident Injures Driver

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:49:35 +0000

According to a NY Times report, a dump truck hit a pedestrian footbridge injuring the driver. The incident occurred after the driver triggered the truck’s hydraulic switch that raises the back of the truck. The bridge, which is maintained by state authorities, collapsed after the NY Dump Truck Accident. Hopefully the driver is able to recover from his injuries quickly. At a first glance, it appears that the [...]

Pedestrian Killed in Staten Island DUI Car Accident

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:49:35 +0000

A 22-year-old special education teacher was killed in a Staten Island pedestrian accident after he was struck by a driver, who officials say, was under the influence of drugs. An ABC news report states that the man and his girlfriend were jogging along Hylan Boulevard in Annadale when he was hit. He suffered severe head and chest trauma. His girlfriend suffered a broken ankle, scrapes and bruises. The 34-year-old [...]

New Law to Curb Drunk Driving in New York

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:49:32 +0000

A new law that has taken effect this month will make it a felony to drive with a blood alcohol level greater than 0.08 percent with a passenger who is under the age of 16. According to a news report, this new law, known as Leandra's Law states that a first offense will carry a potential prison sentence of up to four years; up to 15 years if a child passenger is seriously injured; and up to 25 years if the child is [...]

New York Accidental Injury Rates Holding Steady, Says State

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:49:31 +0000

The rate of unintentional or accidental injuries suffered by the State of New York State residents has stayed relatively stable for the past decade, according to statistics gathered by the state’s Department of Health. The rates of deaths, hospitalizations, and emergency room visits for accidental injuries have not changed much since the early 2000s. In 2006, the last year for which the Department of Health has [...]

Officials in New York City Reassessing DWI Test Process

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:49:29 +0000

Thousands of innocent car accident victims lose their lives or are severely injured each year as a result of drunk drivers. Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal in every state. Now, according to an Associated Press news report, New York City officials are reassessing the legal process that determines whether someone was drinking and driving in a serious car accident. This process began a [...]

Bronx Civil Jury Awards Topped $80 Million in 2011

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:49:27 +0000

Civil juries in the Bronx awarded a total of more than $80 million in damages to plaintiffs in cases heard throughout 2011, according to a recent article in The New York Daily News. These cases included one $18 million verdict for a worker who suffered severe burns in a Bronx workplace accident. About 20,000 lawsuits were filed in courts in the Bronx last year. The most common claims involved construction accident [...]

Fatal DWI Car Accident, NYPD Detective Charged

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:49:24 +0000

A 67-year-old woman was killed in a New York car accident after being struck by the suspected drunk driver. According to the New York Daily News, the driver, a 22-year veteran of the NYPD as well as a high-profile detective, has been charged with DWI, vehicular homicide and criminally negligent homicide in this fatal injury accident. The elderly pedestrian had been pushing a shopping cart filled with recyclable ca [...]

Two Month Anniversary of Occupy Wall Street Results in Multiple Injuries in New York

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:49:24 +0000

Demonstrations across the nation were held in honor of the two month anniversary of the Occupy Wall Street protest, but it was at the birthplace of the movement where ten protesters and seven police officers suffered injuries during a clash between the two sides. Clashes between police and protesters occurred around the city as groups clogged intersections and attempted to block traffic, leading to injuries and mul [...]

Staying Safe after a Hurricane Hits

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:49:21 +0000

The most frightening part of a hurricane may be when it makes landfall and passes through a populated area but, as stressed by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), serious dangers linger in a storm’s wake even after it’s gone. Following Hurricane Irene, which wreaked havoc and destruction on the Northeast, the two agencies released the following tips to stay sa [...]

New York Times Investigation Reveals Abuse in State Institutions

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:49:18 +0000

The New York Times recently published a report about an ongoing investigation they have been conducting on several state institutions in New York that care for the developmentally disabled—people affected by conditions such as cerebral palsy, autism, and Down syndrome. The investigation reveals numerous cases where institutions knowingly hired unqualified employees, ignored complaints by concerned workers, and f [...]

Practice Fire Safety This Holiday Season with These Safety Tips

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:49:15 +0000

The winter holidays bring with it an increased risk of home fires, according to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA). To help prevent a fire, consider these useful safety precautions from the USFA: Choose non-flammable or flame-retardant decorations. If you decide to purchase an artificial tree, buy one that is flame-retardant. Do not burn wrapping paper in a fireplace, as it can easily start a chimney fire. Doub [...]

CPSC Warns of Fireworks Injuries During Independence Day Weekend

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:49:11 +0000

With the Fourth of July just around the corner, several New Yorkers have already begun celebrating with fireworks and other devices. While having a patriotic spirit is not out of the question, far too many citizens disregard or overlook safety when using these potentially treacherous objects. A new study by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reveals that fireworks-related incidents were responsibl [...]

Motorcycle Safety Part 3: Know Your Bike!

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:49:09 +0000

In the first two parts of this series on Motorcycle Safety we covered helmets and proper eye and face protection. Now, in the third and final installment, let’s talk about knowing your bike with instructions courtesy of the New York DMV. Make sure your bike fits you; get guidance from a professional bike shop. For starters, your feet should be able to touch the ground while sitting down. Your bike should withou [...]

Fatal Accident Claims the Life of New York City Sanitation Worker

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:49:07 +0000

Motorcycle Safety Part 2: Proper Eye And Face Protection

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:49:05 +0000

Motorcycle safety starts with the helmet — but that’s not where it should stop. Using guidelines provided by the New York DMV to help riders take the safe road, this second installment in our motorcycle safety series will address proper eye and face protection. Glasses or sunglasses are far from sufficient, as they offer no real protection and they won’t stop your eyes from watering; they may even get blown [...]

Fatal New York Auto Accident Caused by Drunk Driver

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:49:03 +0000

Motorcycle Safety Part 1: Wear An Approved Helmet!

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:49:02 +0000

As routinely and tragically exhibited by news reports, motorcycle accidents are unfortunately prevalent in the warmer summer months. However, motorcycle safety is an important year-round concern for operators of all motor vehicles. To help steer positive preparation for riders, using guidelines posted by the New York Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), this post is the first in a series. Let’s start with the prop [...]