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Archive: 2015
Suing Restaurants & Bars for Alcohol-Related Injuries
November 17, 2015 | Category: DUI AccidentsOn January 1, 2014, a 22-year-old young man drove his vehicle into a canal after a night of drinking at a downtown bar. The young man drove over a deteriorating bulkhead at a ferry landing and plunged into the water at approximately 3:30 in the morning. He sustained severe and critical injuries and ultimately drowned. Now, NJ.com reports that the parents of the young man have filed a lawsuit against the bar, the owner of the parking lot, Jersey City and two of its agencies.
Teen DUI's - A Sobering Reality
November 16, 2015 | Category: DUI AccidentsEven though it is against the law in most states in the U.S., teens and young people under 21 years of age still admit to consuming alcohol, and many of these drive. A 2014 survey in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, found that among students in grades 9 through 12, the highest use rates the previous month were for alcohol, followed by marijuana and cigarettes.
Manufacturers and Sellers Can Be Held Liable for Burn Injuries & Deaths
November 13, 2015 | Category: Defective ProductsMore than 2 million people in the United States require treatment for burns each year, and of these 2 million between 3,000 and 4,000 die of severe burns, according to the National Institute of Health (NIH). There are thousands of burn injuries each year caused by defective products. When this happens, the injured person may have a products liability action against the manufacturer or seller of the product.
A Nationwide Rise in Car Crashes is Occurring
November 12, 2015 | Category: Automobile AccidentsIn the first half of 2015, there were significantly more fatal car accidents in comparison with the prior year. Unfortunately, as the Los Angeles Times reports, this news is especially troubling because the most dangerous part of the year with the highest fatality rate in collisions has not yet arrived. If trends continue, the United States is on pace to have the highest number of motor vehicle accident deaths since 2007. It will be the first time in eight years that the number of...
As Drone Use Increases So Do Safety Concerns
November 11, 2015 | Category: Defective ProductsCNN reported on August 3, 2015 that two airplanes flying near JFK International Airport reported spotting drones. Both safety and privacy are risks associated with the use of drones.
Better Underride Guards Are Needed to Prevent Truck Accident Deaths
November 10, 2015 | Category: Truck AccidentsAlthough only four percent of vehicles on the road are trucks, large trucks account for 11 percent of bicycle crash deaths nationwide, according to the Legal Examiner. Trucks also account for a large portion of fatal motor vehicle crashes involving people in passenger cars.
New Details Surface of Driver Who Smashed Truck into Cape Coral Pool Hall
November 10, 2015 | Category: Truck AccidentsOn September 18, 2015 Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys P.A. filed a wrongful death civil action on behalf of the widow of Ronald Gravel, the victim of the July 20, 2015 DUI pool hall traffic crash. DUI Driver NBC2 reported November 5, 2015 that there were new details regarding the driver who smashed his truck into a Cape Coral Pool Hall.
New Troubling Report: AAA Study Shows Driver Distraction Lingers After The Distraction Is Removed
November 9, 2015 | Category: Automobile AccidentsThe American Automobile Association Foundation for Traffic Safety (AAA) found that the levels of mental distraction can last as long as 27 seconds after using voice activation technology when operating a vehicle. Other distractions such as changing a radio station can also linger according to the AAA Foundation safety study. Even at the slow speed of 25 mph, a vehicle can travel the length of three football fields in the 27 seconds following a distraction.
Preserve Evidence - Take Photos at Accident Scenes
November 6, 2015 | Category: Motorcycle AccidentsThe proper preservation of evidence may make a difference in determining accident fault and liability. Those injured in accidents may seek relief through legal action when accidents happen because of a motorist’s negligence.
VW Can Face Lawsuits from Lying to Consumers
November 5, 2015 | Category: Defective ProductsVolkswagen (VW) is facing a number of legal challenges as evidence has come to light that the car manufacturer misled consumers and regulators about the cleanliness of its diesel engines. CNN reported that the German car company programmed vehicles to emit lower levels of harmful emissions when the cars detected that they were hooked up to emissions testing machines. When the cars were actually out on the roads and not being tested, the emissions levels were much higher. VW may have gamed the...