The Trial Lawyer Magazine’s Blog recently reported on the disturbing news that cell phone involvement in fatal car crashes is under reported. The National Safety Council found that data collection for determining cell phone use in fatal car crashes isn’t accurately captured, so citizens and policymakers really don’t have the full picture. It may or […]
Car / Truck / Motorcycle / SUV Accidents
GM Recalls 1.6 Million Cars Due to Faulty Ignition Switches
The faulty ignition switches in certain GM model vehicles are now being blamed for at least 12 deaths and 31 crashes. These defective ignition switches can turn to the “off’ and “accessories” positions unexpectedly and without warning, leaving drivers and passengers in dangerous or deadly situations. According to USA Today, General Motors is now offering […]
NHTSA’s Nationwide Anti-Texting Campaign
It’s no secret that distracted driving is one of the most dangerous behaviors that drivers engage in behind the wheel. Research has shown that reactions times of distracted drivers are actually slower than reaction times of some drunk drivers. Even though people know just how dangerous texting while driving is, they’re still doing it. In […]
Sightseeing Tour Bus Strikes Pedestrian in San Francisco
On Sunday morning, a tour bus struck a pedestrian at the intersection of 7th and Mission Streets. The incident happened at about 8:10 a.m. According to KTVU News, as of Sunday evening, the victim was still hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. The victim, a man in his 60’s, was apparently in the crosswalk when he was […]
580 Reopens After Big-Rig Crash Causes Fuel Spill
A sig-alert was issued at around 1:15 am this morning when a big-rig struck a sound wall on west bound 580, according to the CHP. Approximately 40 gallons of diesel fuel were spilled when the semi struck the sound wall underneath the I- 680 over-crossing causing a rupture in one of the trucks fuel tanks. All lanes […]
