Archive | July, 2009
Eight People Killed in Horrific New York Auto Accident
It’s rare that an auto accident is tragic enough to shock an entire region, but that’s exactly what’s happening this week in New York. Eight people were killed, including four children, were killed in a head-on collision on a highway after the driver of one of the vehicles drove for at least two miles on [...]
Continue reading...Minnesota Motorcycle Accidents Continue to Rise in Number
29. July 2009
Motorcycles are becoming an increasingly common choice for drivers looking for transportation that’s affordable relative to larger vehicles and economic in terms of fuel consumption. They’re also exhilarating to drive, and those who own them tend to be extremely loyal and committed to their transportation choice. Unfortunately, driving and riding on a motorcycle is also [...]
Continue reading...Be Wary of the Tub? Study Provides Stunning Statistics
28. July 2009
Slip and fall accidents occur in enormous numbers every year, and while many people think that a typical slip and fall case involves the proverbial banana peel on the floor, the fact is that slip and fall situations are extremely dangerous and can lead to serious injuries and deaths. While such occurrences can take place [...]
Continue reading...Another Des Moines Bus-Pedestrian Accident Prompts Changes
27. July 2009
We posted a couple of weeks ago about a bus in Des Moines that hit a pedestrian, and once again a bus-pedestrian accident has occurred, this time prompting changes in the driving approach by drivers. The accident that occurred this morning did not lead to any serious injuries, but officials consider that to be a [...]
Continue reading...Disney’s Transportation Problems Continue as Buses Collide
25. July 2009
It was only a few days ago that a monorail driver was tragically killed in an early morning accident, and on the heels of that news comes another incident that doesn’t reflect favorably on Disney’s transportation service offered to its customers. Last week, two Disney buses collided as they were transporting guests from one part [...]
Continue reading...Driver of Boston Trolley Indicted for Causing Crash in May
22. July 2009
Earlier this year, a Boston trolley operator was supposed to be at the controls of his vehicle as part of his customary route. However, it appears that he was distracted by texting his girlfriend, and as a result he lost focus on his route and crashed the trolley. The accident caused $9 million in damage [...]
Continue reading...Train Operator in San Francisco Blacked Out Before Collision
21. July 2009
We posted an item yesterday regarding the train collision in San Francisco that left dozens of people injured, and the statistics have since been updated. As of yesterday, 44 people had been reported as injured, and today that number stands at 47. Thankfully, no one was killed in the crash. However, new details are emerging [...]
Continue reading...San Francisco Light Rail Cars Collide, Leaving Dozens Injured
20. July 2009
Light rail and/or train systems have been in the news for all the wrong reasons lately in different cities around the country, and unfortunately, San Francisco joined the fray over the weekend when one of the city’s light rail cars collided with another that was stopped. Thankfully, no one was seriously injured to the point [...]
Continue reading...SUV Rollover Crash Leaves One Dead, Another Under Arrest for DUI
17. July 2009
Many people have seen, heard or read reports of SUV’s and their troubling tendency to flip when they encounter sharp turns. Several lawsuits have been filed for this sort of occurrence around the country. Therefore, when you combine an SUV, high speeds and an allegedly drunk driver, it only spells disastrous trouble for anyone involved. [...]
Continue reading...Claims Could Reach $100M for DC Metro Crash
16. July 2009
We posted a few weeks ago about the tragic DC Metro accident that led to several deaths and serious injuries. As the victims of this crash begin to put their lives back together, many of them are looking to help make themselves whole from the incident by way of insurance settlements for many different forms [...]
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30. July 2009
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