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Truck Accident Causes and Prevention
Truck accident collisions can involve tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, small trucks, and passenger vehicles; learn about truck crash causes.
Well-Known Wrongful Death Settlements
There have been a number of well-known wrongful death settlements and verdicts that have been covered by major media outlets. Read about the O.J. Simpson, Nancy Grace, and Ford Pinto wrongful death cases.
Brain Injury Lawsuits
A brain injury refers to any sort of head trauma that damages the brain. If your loved one has been injured, it is important to consult with an experienced brain injury lawyer.
News Roundup: Personal Injury Awards
Read about recent multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts that have been awarded in car, motorcycle, and trucking accident cases.
Car Accident Causes
Car accidents can result from inattentive or aggressive driving, unsafe road or weather conditions, auto defects, and a range of other problems.
Car Accident Statutes of Limitations
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, it is important to file a claim as soon as possible, as there are statutes of limitations in auto accident cases.
Washington State DUI Impound Law Takes Effect
Washington State's DUI impound law went into effect last Friday, requiring police officers to tow vehicles driven by those that are cited for drunk driving.
Causes of Train Accidents
Thousands of train accidents occur every year in the United States, many of them resulting in serious injuries or fatalities.
Most Common Traffic Violations
Many drivers break the rules of the road because they are in a hurry or not paying attention to what they are doing. Here is a list of some of the most common traffic violations.
Judge Dismisses DUI Charge; Rules Woman Was too Old for Field Sobriety Test
A Pennsylvania judge dismissed an Ohio woman's drunk driving charge, ruling that she was too old to take a field sobriety test.
Auto Accident Insurance Claims
Because auto accidents typically involve insurance claims it may be in your best interest to consult an attorney if you have been in a car accident.
Couple Receives $3.5 Million Settlement for New York Motorcycle Crash
A couple seriously injured when their motorcycle was struck by a vehicle pulling out of a driveway in Sullivan County, New York, has received a $3.5 million settlement.
Young Drivers Can Take Steps to Reduce Car Insurance Premiums
Car insurance premiums for young drivers are among the most expensive, but most major insurance companies offer ways to bring the cost down for responsible drivers.
New York City Plans to Charge Motorists for Crash Response Services
Officials in New York City are preparing to charge motorists involved in car crashes for emergency response services.
Extra Care Needed to Avoid Winter Car Accidents
Whether winter brings ice and snow where you live, or just a season of rain in an otherwise dry year, driving can become more dangerous.
Aging Population Causes Concern about Rise in Traffic Fatalities
In just a few more years, more than 20 percent of licensed drivers will be over the age of 65. Whether that’s a good thing or a bad thing is a matter of interpreting statistics.
Jury Awards $131 Million for Fatal 2001 Rollover of Ford Explorer
A Mississippi jury returned a $131 million verdict against Ford Motor Co. in a wrongful death lawsuit by the family of a man killed in a 2001 rollover of a Ford Explorer sport utility vehicle.
Vehicle Crashes Ranked as Leading Cause of Teenage Deaths by CDC
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in every three teenage deaths is caused by a motor vehicle crash.
Pennsylvania Man Receives $2 Million Jury Award in Car Crash
A Beaver County, Penn., man injured in a car accident in October 2003 has received a jury award of more than $2 million.
Indiana Auto Accident Statistics
Hundreds of thousands of auto accidents take place in Indiana each year. Read additional car crash statistics.
Opinions Vary on Which are Most Dangerous Highways
Which are the most dangerous highways in America? That depends on who’s answering the question and the criteria applied.
Massachusetts Auto Accident Statistics
Hundreds of people are killed in auto accidents in Massachusetts every year. Read more detailed car accident statistics.
New York No-Fault Law Changes 2010
New York is a pure no-fault state when it comes to motor vehicle accidents. The state's No-Fault law was established more than 30 years ago.
Arizona Auto Accident Statistics
Read Arizona auto accident statistics and consult an attorney if you have been in a car crash.
Goodyear Settles $2 Million Miss. Crash Lawsuit Blaming Faulty Tire
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. and a Southeastern tire retailer have agreed to settle a $2 million lawsuit blaming a faulty tire for a Mississippi crash that killed one man and injured two others.
Washington Auto Accident Statistics
According to Washington state auto accident statistics, car accidents caused more than one death per day in 2008; contact an attorney if you have a case.
Jury Awards $15 Million for Death of Sisters in Enterprise Rental Car Crash
A jury in California has ordered Enterprise Rent-A-Car to pay $15 million to the parents of two sisters killed in the 2004 fiery crash of a rental car that was subject to a safety recall.
Virginia Auto Accident Statistics
Thousands of car accidents occur in Virginia each year; read additional state auto accident statistics.
Louisville to Pay $835,000 for Death, Injuries Caused by Speeding Cop
The city of Louisville, Ky., will pay $835,000 as its share of a $1,335,500 settlement of a lawsuit over death and injuries caused by a Louisville Metro Police Officer speeding to work.
Man Crippled in Florida Motorcycle Crash Awarded $5.2 Million
A Florida jury this month awarded $5.2 million to a man confined to a wheelchair because of a motorcycle accident. The former Air Force staff sergeant was injured when an 85-year-old woman drover her car into the path of his motorcycle.
New Jersey Auto Accident Statistics
Thousands of auto accidents occur in New Jersey each year; read car accident injury and fatality statistics.
North Carolina Auto Accident Statistics
Read about North Carolina auto accident statistics for detailed information about car accidents in that state.
Georgia Auto Accident Statistics
Learn about injury, fatality, and other Georgia auto accident statistics. If you have been injured, consult an attorney.
Staged Auto Accidents Increasing, According to Insurance Crime Bureau
Staged car accidents are on the rise, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). From 2007 through 2009, questionable claims (QC) filed for suspected staged accidents rose 46 percent, according to a bureau report.
Texas Man Awarded $250,000 for Injuries in Crash with Police Car
A man injured when his car was struck by a speeding police car was awarded $250,000 this month by the San Antonio, Texas, city council to settle his claim against the city.
Settlement Reached in Missouri Police Pursuit Wrongful-death Lawsuit
The parents of a Missouri teenager struck and killed by a hit-and-run suspect fleeing police reached a $275,000 out-of-court settlement with the city of Independence and a private emergency response provider.
Michigan Auto Accident Statistics
Learn about Michigan auto accident statistics. If you have been injured, consult an attorney about your case.
Complaints to Feds Claim 89 Deaths from Toyota Acceleration
Complaints submitted to a federal agency blame spontaneous acceleration of Toyota vehicles for 89 deaths in the last ten years, up from a previous estimate of 52 deaths.
Record $16.4 Million Toyota Gas Pedal Issue Fine May Not Be Last
Less than a month after agreeing to pay a record $16.4 million fine for waiting four months to inform federal safety officials of sticking gas pedals, Toyota Motor Corp. has been warned that more fines may be imposed if the company’s efforts to improve safety fall short.
Ohio Auto Accident Statistics
About 320,000 auto accidents occurred in Ohio in 2008. Read more state car accident statistics at LawyerShop.
Pennsylvania Auto Accident Statistics
Auto accidents in Pennsylvania occur every day. During the period from 2002 to 2006, there were between 128,342 and 140,207 auto accidents each year.
Changes to Government Crash Rating System Will Mean Fewer Stars
The federal agency in charge of vehicle crash test ratings recently announced it will toughen its scoring system, because, it says, too many vehicles are getting five stars under the current system. Its goal is to show that not all vehicles at the top of the current ratings are equally safe.
Toyota Acceleration Lawsuits to Be Heard in Southern California Court
More than 200 lawsuits against Toyota over its vehicles’ sudden acceleration problems have been assigned to a Southern California federal court for consolidated pretrial proceedings.
Toyota, Plaintiffs Request Consolidation of Acceleration Lawsuits
Attorneys for Toyota Motor Corp. and for plaintiffs in some of the sudden acceleration lawsuits against the company have asked a federal judicial panel to consolidate all federal cases in the matter in a single court.
Simple Mistakes Can Cause Traffic Accident Insurance Claim Denial
According to insurance carriers, if you’ve been in an auto accident, you should call them right away, so they can settle your claim quickly.
Toyota Recall Expanded; Prius and Lexus Hybrids Affected
Toyota has recalled an additional 437,000 vehicles worldwide due to potentially faulty anti-lock braking systems and power steering problems.
Texas Motorcycle Crash Deaths Up Since Easing of Helmet Law
Motorcycle crash deaths in Texas have increased since 1997, the year the state’s legislature did away with helmet requirements for riders 21 and older.
Toyota Suspends Sales of 8 Models over Gas Pedal Question
Toyota Motor Corp. is suspending sales and production of eight models pending resolution of issues related to the possibility that their gas pedals may jam.
States' Laws on Cell Phones, Texting in Cars Vary from Strict to None
Concern about the danger of drivers speaking on cell phones and sending text messages varies widely across the country, if judged by states' laws regulating, or not regulating, the practices.
Illinois Auto Accident Statistics
Car accidents are the leading cause of death and injury in Chicago and throughout Illinois. The number of traffic accidents and deaths show a dramatic spike during the holidays.
Florida Auto Accident Statistics
Drivers in Florida are more likely to die in an automobile accident than anywhere else in the United States except California and Texas. Although recent statistics are encouraging, auto accidents are a continuing, and growing problem in Florida.
New York Auto Accident Statistics
New York auto accident statistics are alarming; numbers show that traffic is only getting worse and it may be increasingly dangerous to travel on the roadways.
Texas Auto Accident Statistics
Driving a car in Texas can put you at risk of being involved in a car accident; read about Texas auto accident statistics.
California Auto Accident Statistics
Research shows that California has the most auto accident fatalities out of any state. Countless others suffer serious injuries in car accidents.
Car Crash Statistics by State
Auto accidents kill and injure thousands of people every year in the United States. Learn more about auto accidents statistics by state.
Most Dangerous Vehicles of 2009
Forbes Magazine has released an analysis of what they consider to be the most dangerous vehicles of 2009, based on crash test data compiled by the federal government and the insurance industry.
Toyota Issues Recall after Runaway Lexus Crash Kills CHP Officer
Toyota has recalled 3.8 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles due to potentially defective floor mats that may cause the accelerator to stick.
Lenawee County Circuit Court Jury Awards Nearly $2 Million to Man Injured by Teenage Driver
A man who suffered a brain injury in a 2005 car accident has been awarded nearly $2 million by a Lenawee County Circuit Court jury. Douglas Mayher, of Britton, Michigan was injured when his vehicle was struck by a teenage driver whose car went airborne as she attempted to pass another vehicle on M-50.
Multi-Million Dollar Settlement Awarded to Family of a Car Accident Victim
The family of a man who died from injuries sustained in a crash on Interstate 15 has been awarded almost $4.4 million in damages. A Utah jury found that the state department of transportation and a subcontractor assisting with bridge construction were partially responsible for the accident.
Chilton County Jury Awards $3.5 Million in Wrongful Death Lawsuit
A $3.5 million settlement has been awarded to the family of a man who was killed last January when his van was crushed between two logging trucks. The wrongful death lawsuit was filed against Ken Gorum trucking company and Gary Fruge, the driver of the logging truck who was responsible for the accident.
Settlement Reached in Collier County Wrongful Death Lawsuit
A Collier County judge has approved a $315,000 settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the mother of a woman who was killed in a May 2009 automobile accident. A portion of the settlement will go directly to the 14-year-old son and nine-year-old daughter of the victim.
Man Injured in Car Collision with Tour Bus Awarded $5 Million in Damages
A man who suffered a severe head injury in a 2003 automobile accident has been awarded $5 million in a personal injury settlement announced last month. David Goodwick was riding in the back seat of a car traveling through the Lincoln tunnel when his vehicle was hit by a tour bus operated by Northeastern Tour, Inc.
Family of Bicyclist Killed by Police Offer to Receive $2.3 Million
The family of a man killed by a police officer will receive $2.3 million to settle a wrongful death lawsuit. The man was riding a bicycle when he was struck and killed by a police offer who had fallen asleep behind the wheel of his vehicle.
State of California to Pay $335,000 to Woman Injured in Car Accident Caused by then-state Senator
The state of California has agreed to pay $335,000 to a woman who was injured when her car was rear-ended by a car driven by then-state Senator Carole Migden. Senator Migden was accused of driving recklessly for approximately thirty miles on Interstate 80 and Highway 12 prior to the accident.
Woman Injured in Car Accident Caused by Police Deputy to Receive $125,000
Boulder County has agreed to pay $125,000 to a woman who was injured when the car she was riding in was rear-ended by a police deputy. The accident occurred in May of 2006 at the intersection of Jay Street and 47th Street.
Settlements Reached in Two Wrongful Death Lawsuits From 2006 Crash
The defendants in two wrongful death lawsuits have reached settlement agreements with attorneys representing the estates of the two victims killed in a 2006 motor vehicle accident. The estates of Norwood Peters and Betty Hein will receive a total of over $900,000 in damages.
$55 Million Settlement Against U.S. Government Upheld
In a verdict announced last week, a $55 million dollar settlement against the U.S. Government has been upheld. The settlement was awarded to a mother and daughter who were injured in a 2002 car crash caused by a federal employee.
Jury Requires Caltrans to Pay $6.3 Million in Damages for 2004 Car Crash
A California jury has determined that the California Department of Transportation is required to pay $6.3 million in damages in two wrongful death lawsuits and one personal injury lawsuit that were filed after 2004 car crash in the San Bernardino Mountains.
Family of Bus Accident Victim Reaches Settlement with Whole Foods
The family of a man who was killed in a bus accident in Wisconsin has reached a settlement with Whole Foods. The victim, a marching band assistant, was killed when the bus carrying the marching band struck an over-turned Whole Foods truck in October of 2005.
Manhattan Jury Awards $27.5 Million to Woman Injured By New York Transit Bus
A Manhattan jury has awarded $27.5 million to a woman who lost her left leg after she was run over by a New York City Transit bus in 2005. The jury determined that the Metropolitan Transportation Agency and the bus driver were 100 percent to blame for her injuries.
Woman Awarded $5.5 Million for Injuries Sustained in Drunk Driving Crash
A Skagit County, Washington jury has awarded $5.5 million to a woman who was seriously injured by a drunk driver in a 2007 crash. The jury found that the Washington State Patrol and Whatcom County were guilty for not doing what they could to prevent the accident from occurring.
King County Transit Agency Held Liable for Truck Driver’s Death
A settlement has been reached in a wrongful death lawsuit filed against the King County Transit Agency. Officials have agreed to pay $1.5 million to family members of a man who was killed when a Seattle Metro bus hit his truck.
Woman Awarded $65 Million in Personal Injury Settlement
A jury has found Bynum Transport, Inc. and driver Robert Bohn to be fully responsible for injuries that a 21 year-old woman sustained in a 2007 car accident. The woman was driving her Dodge Neon when she was struck by Bohn’s 18-wheeler.
Jury Awards Over $12 Million to Teenage Car Accident Victim
In one of the largest personal injury verdicts in Orange County history, A 15 year-old girl was awarded more than $12 million for injuries that she sustained in a November 2003 car accident.