Latest Traffic collision Stories
CARDIFF, August 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Confused.com has announced the launch of MotorMate, a new easy-to-use driving app that shows people how good a driver they are at the touch of a button, whilst earning rewards. The app mirrors in-car telematics technology which is where a black box is fitted to a car monitoring driving performance and potentially allowing good drivers to benefit from cheaper car insurance premiums. The app also allows drivers who are...
Illinois car accident lawyer Chris Dysart supports the Illinois Highway Patrol and NHTSA in reminding drivers to avoid drunk driving. Illinois (PRWEB) August 18, 2012 Illinois car accident attorney Christopher Dysart of the Dysart Law Firm, P.C. (http://www.dysart-law.com) joins the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) in reminding drivers to “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.” This...
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Automobile accidents happen every minute of the day. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 5 million wrecks occur every year. However, according to a July 2012 survey from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), many Americans do not know what steps to take or basic information to share -- or not share -- after an accident. They may even put their identities and safety at risk by...
Seattle Attorney Chris Davis Helps Drunk Driving Victim Get Fair Compensation for Traumatic Brain Injury Seattle, WA (PRWEB) August 13, 2012 Davis Law Group, P.S., a Seattle personal injury law firm, announces that it has recovered a $2 million dollar settlement in a Washington State drunk driving case. The names of the parties are being withheld due to a confidentiality provision demanded by the insurance carrier involved in the litigation. Court documents indicate that the collision...
Pennsylvania car accident lawyers at Console & Hollawell recently reached a $100,000 settlement on behalf of one of their motor vehicle accident clients. According to court documents, the client was driving through Morrisville, Pennsylvania in 2009 when another driver rear-ended his vehicle at high speed. He sustained multiple bulging discs in his back as well as significant nerve damage that caused weakness in his extremities. While he did not experience severe symptoms immediately...
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas is known for the motto "drive friendly," but this August, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) says that won't be enough. In unveiling the new "Drive Friendly. Drive Safe." campaign, TxDOT hopes the updated message will reach drivers and reduce the thousands of crashes and deaths on Texas roads every year. The campaign highlights some of the driving behaviors that continue to cause issues on our roadways: the need...
Connie K. Ho for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online Texting and talking on your cellphone are both activities that can lead pedestrians astray. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently highlighted the danger of distracted pedestrians with its announcement regarding pedestrian fatalities due to car accidents, which increased by four percent in 2010. In the study, the authors stated that 4,280 pedestrians were involved in fatal car crashes in 2010. In 2010,...
Following one of several serious injury motorcycle accidents occurring on California State Route 138, a jury recently awarded one victim $31.5 million in a verdict against California’s state agency responsible for rail, bridge, and highway transportation construction, planning, and maintenance (Caltrans). Case number CIVVS1002497, Superior Court of the State of California for the county of San Bernardino California (PRWEB) July 28, 2012 Following one of several serious injury motorcycle...
Staying calm and on task after an auto collision can save lives and get you back on the road quickly ORLANDO, Fla., July 25, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Being involved in an auto collision can be an emotional and exhausting experience. Many motorists drive defensively, take driver education courses and prepare for stressful driving situations, but unfortunately vehicle collisions still occur. A driver is responsible for knowing what to do if they are involved in a...
Research is a vital tool in making a decision when purchasing a vehicle. VIN's, or vehicle identification numbers, can provide information on the background of a car including ownership, accident history, total loss and recently added value of a vehicle. VehicleHistory.com, a great choice for vehicle history reports online, provides information why researching a car’s VIN can help buyers make an informed decision when purchasing their next vehicle. (PRWEB) July 22, 2012 Created in...
