Tag Archive | "negligence"
Another Des Moines Bus-Pedestrian Accident Prompts Changes
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...Driver of Boston Trolley Indicted for Causing Crash in May
Wednesday, July 22, 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...SUV Rollover Crash Leaves One Dead, Another Under Arrest for DUI
Friday, July 17, 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
Thursday, July 16, 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 [...]
Continue reading...One Teen Killed, Two Injured in Arizona ATV Accident
Thursday, May 21, 2009
ATV’s are fun to ride for millions of people, but they are also extremely dangerous for many reasons. The drivers and passengers are completely exposed to injury when a collision occurs, especially since there is no compartment or outer body attached to the vehicle to protect them from being thrown. Additionally, ATV’s tend to roll [...]
Continue reading...Bus Driver in Arkansas Accident that Killed Four People Gets a Year in Jail
Monday, May 11, 2009
A bus driver who was at the wheel during a bus accident that killed four people in Arkansas in 2007 received one year in jail after agreeing to a plea deal that convicts him of manslaughter. Felix Badillo Tapia, 29 and a resident of Brownsville, Texas, was facing four counts of negligent homicide. The result [...]
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Monday, July 27, 2009
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