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Michigan Reconsiders Accident Victims’ Right to Sue

August 24, 2009

In 2004, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled that individuals who are injured in automobile accidents could not sue for pain and suffering. However, the state is now reconsidering that...

Michael Phelps Involved in Car Accident

August 17, 2009

Olympic gold medal swimmer Michael Phelps was recently involved in a car accident in his hometown of Baltimore when Amanda Virkus failed to obey a red light and caused an...

CEO of Campbell Involved in Auto Accident

August 3, 2009

Douglas Conant, the CEO of Campbell Soup Co., was recently involved in an automobile accident in New Jersey. He was a passenger in the back of a company car that was being operated...

California Study Finds that College Students Text and Drive

July 27, 2009

In what many are considering to be an ironic twist of fate, a truck crashed into the front of an auto accident law office in Arizona late last week. The accident occurred in Mesa, Arizona...

Toddler Killed in Auto Accident

June 23, 2009

On Saturday, a three-year-old girl was killed when her mother crashed their pickup...

Woman Sues Morgan Freeman for Negligence in Auto Accident

June 16, 2009

In February, Demaris Meyer was riding in a car with Morgan Freeman, five miles from his home...

Auto Insurance Protection for Pets

Recently, at least four major American auto insurers have added coverage to their plans...

Accident Countermeasures

The former requirement for reporting accidents to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) (accident notification under 49 CFR Part 394) has been replaced with a new requirement for retaining and analyzing accident information.

Collision on George Washington Memorial Pkwy in Alexandria

Alexandria, Virginia - A 44-year-old bus driver departed the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, operating a 2000 Prevost, 58-passenger motorcoach for an approximately 60-mile trip to Mount Vernon, Virginia. Vehicle occupants were the bus driver, an adult chaperone, and 27 high school students.

Multiple Vehicle Collision on I 95 in Connecticut

Fairfield, Connecticut - On I-95 near Fairfield, Connecticut, two consecutive accidents occurred within 11 minutes in the early morning hours. A 1996 Freightliner tractor flatbed semitrailer, loaded with five portable compressor units, was involved in a nonfatal multivehicle accident.

Car Crashes Kill Many More People Than Terrorism

(HealthDay News) -- The number of deaths caused by traffic crashes in the United States and other developed countries is nearly 400 times greater than the toll taken by international terrorism, notes a study published in the latest issue of Injury Prevention.

State Traffic Laws Permit Only One Lifetime Deferred Prosecution For The Gross Misdemeanor Of Driving While Under The Influence

SWEENEY, A.C.J.--State traffic laws permit only one lifetime deferred prosecution for the gross misdemeanor of driving while under the influence (DUI). RCW 10.05.010(2). The City of Spokane charged Stephen Whitehead under the city DUI ordinance, which does not expressly limit the number of deferred prosecutions. Spokane Municipal Code (SMC) 16.61.502. Mr.Whitehead petitioned for deferr

The Arrest Of 30 Individuals Participating In An Insurance Fraud Scam

Was Announced By New York City Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly, Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown, State Insurance Department Superintendent Gregory V. Serio, State Taxation And Finance Department Commissioner Andrew S. Eristoff And State Banking Department Superintendent Diana Taylor

San Francisco Police Arrest Suspect In Fatal 2007 Hit And Run

San Francisco Police Department, Jul 29, 2008 San Francisco Police arrested the suspect in a hit and run pedestrian collision that occurred on August 18, 2007. Taken into custody July 17 in San Francisco on an

Morgan Freeman in serious condition after car crash

Staff Writer, Aug 05, 2008 Morgan Freeman suffered a serious car wreck while driving a friend’s 1997 Nissan Maxima. The friend, 48-year-old Demaris Meyer, sustained less serious injuries

In California, You Must Stop When You Have An Auto Accident

CA Gov, Mar 14, 2008 If you drive away, you can be charged with hit and

FORMER BOSTON MAN CHARGED WITH STAGING AUTO ACCIDENTS AND OPERATING FRAUDULENT PHYSICAL THERAPY CLINICS

The United States Department of Justice, Jun 19, 2008 A former Boston man was arrested in South Carolina and charged in an Indictment unsealed late yesterday in federal court with 54 counts of mail fraud for his

Teen charged in March 20 car crash that killed 46-year-old West Warwick mother of two

Rhode Island Government, Jul 09, 2008 Attorney General Patrick C. Lynch’s Office has charged a West Warwick 17 year old with one count of driving to endanger-death resulting, one count of possession

Arcuri Calls for Increased Funding for Firefighters and First Responders

US Representative Michael Arcuri, Jan 04, 2008 Arcuri Calls for Increased Funding for Firefighters and First

Traffic Control Device Rules Strengthened In New Publication

Department of Transportaion, Jan 11, 2008 Updates to MUTCD Reflect Lessons Learned in Atlanta Bus

Daily Death Toll from Drunk Driving Crashes Highest During Holiday Season, New Data Shows

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Dec 21, 2007 Daily Death Toll from Drunk Driving Crashes Highest During Holiday Season, New Data

Federal Highway Administration Announces $1.59 Million in Grants for Innovative Highway Technologies.

Department of Transportation, Nov 30, 2007 Federal Highway Administration Announces $1.59 Million in Grants for Innovative Highway

Puna Resident Dies after Auto Accident

National Parks Service, Dec 14, 2007 Puna Resident Dies after Auto

Michelle Obama Involved in Automobile Crash

Staff Writer, Oct 19, 2007 Michelle Obama Involved in Automobile

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters Deploys Team of Experts to Assist with Minneapolis Bridge Collapse

Department of Transportation, Oct 26, 2007 U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters Deploys Team of Experts to Assist with Minneapolis Bridge

Another week, another 25,000 killed on the world's roads

RoadPeace.org, Oct 05, 2007 Another week, another 25,000 killed on the world's

Statement of Federal Highway Administrator J. Richard Capka on the National Traffic Signal Report Card 2007

US Deaprtment of Transportation, Oct 12, 2007 Statement of Federal Highway Administrator J. Richard Capka on the National Traffic Signal Report Card

“Buckle Up in Your Truck” Campaign Shows Results

Oklahoma Highway Safety Office, Aug 10, 2007 In 2001, Oklahoma safety belt use in pickup trucks averaged 55.3%. After five years of Click It or Ticket and three years of conducting the Buckle Up in Your

NHTSA Urges Use of Ignition Interlocks For Repeat Drunk Drivers

NHTSA, Aug 31, 2007 NHTSA called on judges and prosecutors to consider increasing the use of ignition interlocks as part of a penalty enforced against repeat drunk driving

Declining Traffic Deaths Lead to Lowest Highway Fatality Rate Ever Recorded

DOT, Jul 27, 2007 The number of people who died on the nation?s roads fell last year, leading to the lowest highway fatality rate ever recorded and the largest drop in total deaths in 15

Ad Campaign To Reduce Auto Deaths Among Young Drivers

CT.gov, Jul 31, 2007 The Ad Council, and the American Auto Association (AAA) today unveiled

Driver Blames Faulty Brakes for Fatal Crash

Staff Writer, Jun 27, 2007 As she braked she stated that the brake went directly to the floor and lost steering and braking at that

Partnership Seeks to Improve Crash Response

Centers for Disease Control, Jul 02, 2007 After a serious traffic crash, every minute without proper medical care can mean the difference between life and

Kudzu Cartoonist Killed in Auto Accident

Staff Writer, Jul 20, 2007 Doug Marlette, the Pulitzer Prize Winning cartoonist, died in an auto accident in

Troopers Injured in Crash

Florida Highway Patrol, Jun 05, 2007 Even though the fatality crash scene was well protected and lit by many emergency vehicles, this speeding vehicle struck one patrol car, sending it and the errant

Two Drivers Killed In a Head On Collision

Content Writer, Jun 13, 2007 Two men were killed on Saturday, June 2, 2007 due to a head on collision on US Highway 77 just north of

Older Driver Safety Facts and Statistics

Federal Highway Administration, May 16, 2007 About half of fatal crashes involving drivers 80 years and older occur at intersections and involve more than one

Three Killed in Weekend Car Accidents

Press Release, Jun 01, 2007 Three people were killed and four others were injured after being struck by vehicles over the

Head On Collision in New Jersey Kills both drivers and 3 passengers

National Transportation Safety Board, Apr 30, 2007 NTSB probable cause of accident was Mercedes driver?s loss of control due to alcohol

Motorcoach Collision With Sport Utility Vehicle in Hewitt Texas

The National Transportation Safety Board, May 11, 2007 NTSB probable cause of accident Texas?s decision speed limit on I-35 that did not account the roadway?s limited

Last Person Convicted in Dallas Staged Accident Fraud Ring

Texas Department of Insurance, Mar 30, 2007 The fraud scheme was detected when two insurance accident claims were filed for the same

Alexandria Virginia Motorcoach Collision With Bridge Overpass

The National Transportation Safety Board, Apr 27, 2007 NTSB probable cause was the driver?s failure to notice and respond to low-clearance

New York State DMV Joins Nassau County In Offering Free Rides To Stranded Teens On Prom Night

New York State Police, Mar 16, 2007 Mothers Against Drunk Driving to introduce a new service for

Cannabis Increases Fatal Crash Risk

US Department of Health, Mar 09, 2007 Those who tested positive for cannabis had 29 percent more risk of a crash than those who did

Accidents Cut on Bridges Safer Bridges a Priority

New York State Bridge Authority, Feb 23, 2007 While the majority of accidents are minor heavy volume means accident prevention is an ongoing

Law Makers Push for Safety Upgrades Will Require Rearview Cameras to Protect Children

National Highway Transportation Adinistration, Mar 02, 2007 NHTSA has estimated that back-over accidents led to 183 deaths annually and about 7,400

Nation’s Top Highway Safety Official Calls to Make Child Safety Seats Easier to Install

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Feb 09, 2007 Every day, five of our children are killed and another 640 are injured on our

Mayor Reminds Residents of Snow Procedures As First Storm Approaches

CityofBoston.gov, Feb 16, 2007 Mayor urging residents and commuters to plan ahead as snow is

Long Beach Police DUI Saturation Patrol Proves Effective

Long Beach Police Department, Jan 26, 2007 During the operation 2 people were arrested, 7 cars were impounded because the drivers were unlicensed, and 54 drivers were issued traffic

Gov. Blagojevich Announces 2006 Safest Year on Illinois Roadways in More Than 80 Years

illinois.gov, Feb 02, 2007 traffic fatality numbers dropped below 1,300 for the first time since

UDOT Releases 2006 Fatal Crash Report

Utah Department of Transportation, Jan 12, 2007 Asked Utahns for help in reducing the number of deaths on Utah roads this

Speed Limit Modifications Approved for State Highways in Midland County

Michigan Department of Transportation, Jan 19, 2007 MDOT approved speed limit changes for several highways, including changes effective in mid-January 2007 within the city of

Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces Award of $3.7 Million for Sobriety Checkpoints

California Office of the Governor, Dec 29, 2006 In California in 2005, 1,574 people were killed and another 30,810 were injured in alcohol-related

NTSB Recommends Ban on Cell Phone Use by Bus Drivers

National Transportation Safety Board, Dec 13, 2006 The use of either a hand-held or hands-free cellular telephone while driving can impair the performance of even a Commercial Drivers License (CDL)

Safe Driving Advisory for Motorists From Mn/DOT

Minnesota Department of Transportation, Dec 22, 2006 Approaching winter storm could affect holiday

Jury Convicts Uniondale Man of Manslaughter

Nassau County Disctrict Attorney, Dec 01, 2006 A Nassau County jury has found Patrick DeJean, 42, of Uniondale, guilty of Manslaughter in the Second Degree in connection with the death of Igor Kruk, 24, also of

Aggressive Driving Responsible for 55% of Car Crashes in Idaho

Idaho Transportation Department, Dec 06, 2006 If you tailgate, change lanes quickly, run yellow lights, speed or ignore traffic signs and signals, you are an aggressive

Glen Canyon Employee Killed In Auto Accident

National Park Service, Nov 14, 2006 Glen Canyon National Recreation Area employee was killed in a car accident outside the

Washington State Patrol Attempt To Locate Road Rage Incident

WSP, Nov 21, 2006 Collision revealed two vehicles involved in a road rage incident stopped in the fast lane to confront one

In Mississippi, Governor Barbour Signs Safety Belt Bill

NHTSA, Oct 31, 2006 Governor Haley Barbour signed the primary safety belt bill (House Bill 409) in a public ceremony alongside legislators and

Man Pulled From Burning Car In Maryland

Montgomery County, Nov 07, 2006 It is believed that the impact of the crash caused the car to catch on fire and burst into

Seat Belt Convincer Donated To Illinois State Police

Illinois State Police, Oct 19, 2006 So far in 2006, 94 teens have died as a result of being involved in a traffic

Driver Involved In Fatal Collision Placed Into Jail

Washington State Patrol, Oct 24, 2006 Dominguez was booked on two counts of vehicular homicide in connection with an early morning

In Utah, Studies Show Car Booster Seats Could Save Many Lives

Utah Department of Health, Oct 05, 2006 Each year more than 680 Utah children ages five to nine are injured in motor vehicle

Two Seriously Injured When Car Launches Off SR 16

Washington State Patrol, Oct 12, 2006 A man and woman were seriously injured when their vehicle went off the road and launched off of westbound

Electronic Stability Control Could Prevent Nearly One-Third Of All Fatal Crashes

Press Release, Sep 14, 2006 Previous research found significant effects of ESC in reducing the risk of fatal single-vehicle

Economic Costs Of Motor Vehicle Crashes

Press Release, Sep 21, 2006 According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motor vehicle crashes cost society $4,800 per

NTSB Recognizes Alaska For Enacting Two Highway Safety Laws

Press Release, Sep 28, 2006 Alaska comprehensive graduated driver licensing law includes a 3-stage

Berkeley California Educator Nadine Lambert Dies In Auto Accident

Press Release, Aug 31, 2006 A leader in school psychology and establishing mental health programs in schools, died in a car accident near

Florida Congressman Reviews Federal Efforts To Make Driving Safer

Press Release, Sep 07, 2006 Administrator of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Breakthrough Research On Real-World Driver Behavior

NHTSA - Press Release, Aug 17, 2006 Driver inattention is the leading factor in most crashes and near-crashes, according to a landmark research

In Illinois, Statewide Impaired Driving Safety Summit

State of Illinois, Aug 24, 2006 Impaired drivers account for 45 percent of the fatalities on our

Transportation Secretary Calls Highway Fatalities National Tragedy

NHSTA - Press Release, Aug 03, 2006 Traffic crashes come at an enormous cost to society, Mineta noted. NHTSA estimates show that highway crashes cost society $230.6 billion a

Chino Police Officer Killed In Auto Accident

Press Release, Aug 10, 2006 Chino Police Officer Marlon Menendez had been involved in a single vehicle auto

Serious Crash Between Busy Intersection In California

Riverside Police Department, Jul 27, 2006 A serious motor vehicle crash has closed eastbound Alessandro Boulevard between the busy Chicago Avenue intersection and Trafalgar

Pennsylvania Runway Truck Accident Reveals Dangers

ntsb.gov, Jun 02, 2006 Shown the consequences of improper maintenance on automatic slack adjusters for air brake

California Car Accident Law

dmv.ca.gov, May 05, 2006 If you don?t stop, you may be convicted of ?hit and run? and could be severely

Florida Traffic Law On No Passing Zones

flsenate.gov, May 18, 2006 No driver shall at any time drive on the left side of the roadway with such no passing

Michigan Motor Vehicle Code For Crashes

michigan.gov, Apr 20, 2006 Any crash resulting in a fatality where the crash report indicates the driver was at fault or drinking by the driver will result in a driver assessment

Fatal Two Vehicle Crash In Virigina

chesterfield.gov, Mar 15, 2006 A passenger in Soliano?s vehicle, Jose Moises Barrio Granados, 20, also of the 4100 block of Lamplighter Court died at the

Bodily Injury Caused By An Underinsured Auto In Massachusetts

mass.gov, Apr 05, 2006 This coverage pays for bodily injury damages to you, household members and passengers, unless they have a policy of their own, or are covered by a Massachusetts

NTSB Award Program Honoring Five Lawmakers For Legislative In South Carolina Seat Belt Law

ntsb.gov, Feb 13, 2006 Honoring five lawmakers and the South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus for adding a primary enforcement amendment into the state's existing seat belt

Auto Accidents Report Procedures For Illinios

ilga.gov, Feb 27, 2006 A driver of a state-owned or leased vehicle which is involved in an accident of any type shall report such

In Texas, 15 Passenger Van Rollover Accidents

ntsb.gov, Jan 12, 2006 The driver and three of the ejected passengers sustained fatal injuries, and eight passengers sustained serious

NTSB Crash Report On Young African American Drivers

http://www.ntsb.gov/alerts/SA_008.pdf, Jan 27, 2006 Automobile crashes are the number one cause of death for African Americans from birth through age

Florida's Motor Vehicle No Fault Automobile Insurance Law

flsenate.gov, Dec 08, 2005 Means to quickly and efficiently compensate injured parties in auto accidents regardless of

Crash Rates For Young Drivers Are Significantly Higher

ntsb.gov/speeches, Dec 15, 2005 Highway crashes involve teen drivers age 15 through 20, young people who have only recently obtained their license to

NJ Auto Accident, 17 Year Old Pizza Delivery Driver Was Killed

cdc.gov, Dec 29, 2005 Minors under the age of 18 should not be permitted to drive a motor vehicle for work as per Federal child labor

In Michigan, A Police Officer Followed The Defendant In An Auto Accident

michigan.gov, Nov 10, 2005 The discussion in this section addresses police officers warrantless arrest authority in drunk driving

Staged Auto Accident Fraud

fbi.gov, Nov 18, 2005 This particular scam is called the ?swoop and

DOT Announces Record Low Highway Fatality Rate in 2004

nhtsa.dot.gov, Oct 13, 2005 The fatality rate on the nation?s highways in 2004 was the lowest since record-keeping began 30

Fremont California The Driver Sideswiped A Pickup Before Slamming Head-On Into A Minivan, Killing The Two Adults In Auto Accident

tfhrc.gov, Sep 15, 2005 Fremont California The Driver Killing The Two Adults In Auto

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