U.S. Bans Texting by Commercial Bus and Truck Drivers
In a move designed to make our nation’s roads and highways safer, the U.S. government has just banned commercial bus and truck drivers from texting while they are behind the wheel.
Continue →City to Pay $1.45 Million to Car Accident Victim
The city of Palo Alto, Ca. will pay $1.45 million to a man who was severely and permanently injured in a car accident caused by a city worker who was reaching for his cell phone while driving a city vehicle.
Continue →$82.6 Million Damages Award Upheld in Ford Explorer Rollover Case
A San Diego woman who is paralyzed and confined to a wheelchair after a rollover accident in a Ford Explorer is entitled to $82.6 million in damages from the automaker, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled.
Continue →Most Dangerous State for Pedestrians? It’s Florida, Survey Says
Pedestrians in the Sunshine State are more likely to be injured or killed in collisions with cars and trucks, a new nationwide survey finds.
Continue →Bankruptcy Court Approves $24 Million Settlement for Dodge Chrysler Truck Death
A New York bankruptcy judge has approved a $24 million settlement reached between Chrysler and the family of a California man who was run over and killed by a Dodge pickup truck in 2004.
Continue →Hundreds of 2010 Mitsubishi Endeavors Recalled Due to Airbag Problems
Defective welding on metal brackets that hold airbags in place has led to the recall of 531 Mitsubishi Endeavors from the 2010 model year, company officials and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
Continue →Previously Recalled Lexus Floor Mats May Have Caused Deadly Car Accident
A fiery car accident that resulted in the death of an off-duty California Highway Patrol officer and three of his relatives may have been caused when a floor mat that had been recalled caused the vehicle’s accelerator to stick, a preliminary report has found.
Continue →Toyota Recalls 95,000 Vehicles for Defective Brakes in Icy Conditions
More than 95,000 Toyota and Scion vehicles are being recalled today because ice may build up on the braking systems and prevent drivers from slowing down or stopping.
Continue →What Should I Do After A Motor Vehicle Accident?
If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident, there are certain steps you should take to protect your legal rights. By staying calm, not admitting guilt at the accident scene, and cooperating with the appropriate authorities, you give yourself a much better chance of obtaining financial compensation for any damages you may have suffered.
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