Losing a family member can be hard, but the pain can be even more amplified when the death should never have happened in the first place. Steve Smith, a former GM parts maker, had to endure that pain when his daughter, Aubrey Williams—the mother of two of his grandchildren—was killed in a car accident with […]
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GM Knew Ignition Switch Was Defective Four Years before Anyone Died
When a tire has a hole in it, an immediate fix is necessary. If the tire is allowed to go flat, it can cause a loss of control, resulting in severe personal injuries and serious damage to your vehicle. Car owners face safety issues like this every day. When they know about a safety issue, […]
Civil Lawsuit Vocab 101: Pleadings and Parties
Being involved in a lawsuit for the first time can be intimidating. Whether you’re reading about the law on the Internet or talking with your lawyer about your case, you’re likely to hear many words that you haven’t heard before. Even some words that you know have different meanings in the law. Some of the […]
When Is the Most Dangerous Time to Drive?
Most people know to be extremely careful when driving on major holidays due to increased drunk driving. But have you ever wondered when the worst month, day, or time is to drive? If you have, you’re not alone. As you might expect, any time during which alcohol use is increased tends to be more […]
First Fatal Crash Tied to Defective GM Switch Involved 16-Year-Old Maryland Driver
In 2005, Amber Marie Rose, a 16-year-old girl from Maryland, would not come home after she crashed her 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt into a tree. On that fateful day, her airbags did not deploy. Had those airbags been functioning correctly, Amber may have survived. At the time, Amber’s family did not know why the airbags failed […]
