As the weather worsens, the risk of being involved in a road traffic accident increases. Driving on winter roads can be challenging, and as such drivers must exercise a greater level of caution and skill than is usually required of them. However, regardless of how careful drivers are, unforeseen weather conditions such as black ice, […]
Category: Road Traffic Accident Compensation
A Cyclist’s Guide to Personal Injury Compensation
More and more people are taking to the pedals to get around. It is important for all new cyclists to know their rights on the roads and fully understand what to do if they are ever unfortunately caught up in a collision, so that they can get back on the roads as soon as possible. […]
Serious Injuries, Broken Bones And Road Traffic Accidents
Whether it’s night or day and something unexpected just happened on the road, and you need a towing service, emergency gas delivery service, looking for the Best place to buy car battery, kick-starting your car, or you have a disabled vehicle that needs removing, call Towingless they can help you. While the most recent government […]
Crash Teams to the Rescue! Accident Reconstruction
An October Church Fall Festival turned deadly when a sixth grade teacher allegedly lost control of her vehicle due to a possible pedal malfunction, killing a 15 year girl and critically injuring her younger sister. The driver, Roseanne Piccirilli, cannot be formally charged until the findings of the “freak accident” are revealed. In minor car […]
The Most Accident-Prone Vehicles in America
According to data from the United States Census Bureau, there were 10.8 million motor vehicle accidents in the United States in 2009. This number is 6 percent higher than the total number of accidents recorded in 2008 but lower than the amount of vehicle collisions during the years 2000 (13.4 million) and 1990 (11.5 million). […]
Personal Injury in a Construction Zone
Road construction is a nuisance all drivers encounter at some point and time. It is a fact of life. Without it, our road system would plunge into disrepair and make vehicular travel all but impossible. But road construction can be dangerous to drive through. Work zone crash data compiled by the Federal Highway Administration reported […]
Would Limits On Alcohol Advertising Curb Binge Drinking in New York?
Did you know that 90 percent of alcohol consumed by people younger than 21 is through binge drinking? Or that students who binge drink are 14 times more likely to drive drunk than non-bingers? According to the website College Drinking Prevention, the consequences of binge drinking affect virtually all colleges and college students. One of […]
Are Volvos Considered Reliable Vehicles?
Volvos have long held a reputation for being one of the most reliable cars on the market. This reputation has been earned over a long period of time, but late-model Volvos are made differently. To find out if Volvos are reliable, one must consider actual facts. Irv Gordon’s story is one such fact. Irv Gordon, […]
Tips for Reducing DUIs Throughout the Country
It’s no secret that the United States has a problem with people driving their vehicles while under the influence of alcohol. Driving while impaired is not only irresponsible and illegal, but it is extremely dangerous to the driver, their passengers, and any innocent bystanders or drivers. As such, the US is constantly on the lookout […]
Why Speed Calculation Matters in Relation to a Traffic Collision
Automobile accidents are always settled legally when the plaintiff establishes negligence on the part of the respondent. It is not necessary for the respondent to be driving the opposing vehicle, as responsibility for an automobile accident is assigned to the owner of the vehicle whose operator was judged at fault for the accident. This past […]