Warning all drivers: cell phone crackdown happening in San Diego County
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For your own safety, cell phone use while operating a motor vehicle is illegal in the state of California. This includes calling, dialing, or texting using a cell phone device.
Why? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 80 percent of car accidents involve at some form of driver distraction within three seconds of the car crash, and talking on a cell phone is one of the prime distractions leading to car accidents today.
Did you know that dialing a phone number on a cell phone while driving increases your risk of a car accident or near car accident 2.8 times?
That’s why it’s no surprise that authorities in the San Diego County area are cracking down on cell phone use while driving. This month, police in San Diego unrolled their zero-tolerance campaign against using cell phones while driving, according to CBS News.
But it seems that San Diegans just can’t put down the cell phone when driving. Call it a bad habit or just plain irresponsible, but cell phone use while driving is no light matter. On Dec. 10, some 456 people were ticketed for illegally using a cell phone while driving within San Diego County.
If you need further proof that cell phone use while driving is dangerous, consider a study conducted by The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society which suggested distracted drivers who use cell phones are just as dangerous on the road as those driving under the influence, according to CNET News.
The study set up four different driving scenes. Forty drivers were evenly allocated into the following four driving conditions: no distractions, using a handheld cell phone, talking on a hands-free device, and driving while intoxicated to the California legal limit of .08 percent blood alcohol level. The participants followed a pace car in each unique condition. The pace vehicle simulated real-life conditions like stop-and-go traffic and intermittent braking.
At the end of the simulation, researchers found that drivers using mobile devices while driving drove slower, braked slower, and were more likely to have a distracted driving car accident than other drivers in other simulations. In fact, not even one of the drunk drivers crashed, but three participants using cell phones were involved in a car accident.
San Diego, please put down the cell phones – it’s never been more important to stay safe on the roads and avoid car accidents and personal injury. You can do your part by not using your cell phone while driving.
If a car accident injury does occur from another driver’s cell phone use, contact our San Diego auto accident lawyers at 1-800-655-6585 for a free and private evaluation of your case.
DANGERS OF TRUCK DRIVERS WITH SLEEP APNEA
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Posted on June 12, 2011 by Morgan Adams
The FMCSA and the trucking industry knows how dangerous sleep apnea is for a truck driver. The FMCSA states HERE that:
Staying awake means staying alive. Sleep apnea is a major contributor to daytime drowsiness—a condition that could prove deadly for commercial truck drivers and everyone sharing the road with them. It is a condition where, during sleep, a narrowing or closure of the upper airway causes repeated sleep disturbances leading to poor sleep quality and excessive daytime sleepiness. Since excessive sleepiness can impact a driver’s ability to safely operate the commercial vehicle, it is important that drivers with sleep apnea are aware of the warning signs.
The research arm of the American Trucking Association (ATA), American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), states that sleep apnea exists in almost 1/3 of commercial driver and contributes to wrecks. See the white paper HERE.Trackbacks (0) Links to blogs that reference this article Trackback URLhttp://www.truckinjurylawyerblog.com/admin/trackback/251157
Dec. 15 is the worst day for California drivers: how to stay safe on the road today
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According to Allstate and KTLA News, Dec. 15 is California’s most dangerous day for driving since most car accidents occur on this day. Unfortunately, more Californians are involved in automobile crashes on Dec. 15 versus any other day of the year.
The statistics come from Allstate Insurance Company after a review of California insurance claims spanning the last four years. There could be a wide variety of reasons Dec. 15 sees a spike in California-related car accidents: holiday shopping, bad weather and holiday parties – a popular Dec. 15 occasion – are all attributed as possible factors.
Car accident claims jump a staggering 23 percent on Dec. 15 compared to the daily average of Allstate’s processed claims throughout the year.
Could holiday shopping be that bad? On Dec. 15 it may be, so we encourage you to follow these safe driving tips today. You can help make the roads a little safer this year. Here’s how.
Whether it’s poor weather, busy mall traffic, or a long drive for a holiday party, here are tips to keep you safe on the road today. Don’t risk a being involved in San Diego car accident on Dec. 15!
So much to do, so little time. You and many others may be feeling this same way, so don’t hustle to get to your destination today. Be aware that high levels of stress can contribute to fatigue, causing you to be less alert on the road. The top cause of car accidents is distracted driving so don’t try to juggle too many tasks in the car today. Your driving ability is drastically improved when you reduce distractions and give yourself enough time to get to your destination, whether it be the mall or a holiday party. Plan ahead!
Dec. 15 is a popular date to host holiday festivities, and a big lunch or dinner is sure to make you feel tired today. Getting sleepy at the wheel is dangerous, so don’t risk it today. Most importantly, consider your alcohol level and never overindulge and drive under the influence. San Diego car accidents, especially DUI-related crashes, are heavy this time of year. Don’t be another statistic. Stay on the right side of the law and get a designated driver, and be sure to make arrangements prior to drinking.
You can bet that mall traffic increases in the evenings and on weekends, when most people are off work and available to shop. Consider being flexible in your travel plans today, and do your shopping another time. And because Dec. 18 is Allstate’s fourth most miserable driving day, you might want to consider doing your holiday shopping during the week, at off-peak hours.
If a crash does happen, and you become injured in a car accident, call us today at 1-800-655-6585 for a free legal evaluation of your San Diego car accident.
Truck Drivers on Drugs - Meth
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Posted on August 19, 2011 by Morgan Adams
I post frequently on the danger of impaired drivers, and specifically the dangers from impaired truck drivers. Not much surprises me anymore, this one did:
The Courier-JournalA Mississippi truck driver was arrested Thursday morning after Kentucky State Police found two active methamphetamine labs in the sleeper portion of his truck during a traffic stop on Interstate 71 in Carroll County.
Bobby K. Mitchell, of Myrtle, Miss., was charged with speeding, driving under the influence, manufacturing methamphetamine, unlawful possession of methamphetamine precursors, possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia, according to a release from Kentucky State Police in Campbellsburg.
Police received erratic driving reports about the northbound truck around 10:30 a.m.
After a trooper pulled the vehicle over at the 43-mile marker, Mitchell was determined to be under the influence and a search of the truck followed. Police said Mitchell was cooking methamphetamine while he was driving.
The truck was hauling furniture, police said.
A state police hazardous materials technician responded to the scene and seized the labs.
Mitchell is being held in the Carroll County Detention Center, police said.
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Roadcheck 2011 - Unsafe Truck Drivers and Trucks on the Roads
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Posted on August 15, 2011 by Morgan Adams
The Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Alliance (CMVSA) held its Roadcheck 2011 event in June this year. This event asks for all states to inspect trucks on the road. Less than 1% of trucks are inspected. By announcing the inspections 4 months in advance, the CMVSA gives drivers and trucking companies four months to prepare, or if the problems are serious enough, to simply stay off the road for a few days.
Despite the huge publicity of the inspections in the trucking industry, the 3 day inspection in 2011 found almost 20% of the inspected vehicles and drivers failed a Level 1 inspection. The fact that truck drivers are on the road in an unsafe condition, knowing that this special inspection will be run, shows how drivers believe the chances of being inspected are so rare that they believe they won't be caught, or that they are so ill trained that they think they are safe.
Nationwide data show that in 2010, log book violations (logs are designed to keep tired drivers off the road) were the most common reasons for drivers being placed out-of-service at 29.5 percent of driver out-of-service violations. The most frequent out-of-service item for trucks was unsafe brakes comprising 25.5 percent of all vehicle out-of-service violations.
Thus the real danger: tired truckers, driving trucks with bad brakes, who don’t realize they are falling asleep until it is too late and who cant stop when they realize what is going on.
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Halloween Safety Tips for Pedestrians and Drivers
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Posted on Friday, October 28th, 2011 
Halloween is one of the most exciting holidays of the year, a night full of frights and fun. But the sheer number of people in the streets, often in costume, also makes it the most deadly nights of the year for young pedestrians.
Last year 41 million children were out Halloween night, and 161 million participated in Halloween in some way. With all that activity–parties for adults and trick or treating for children–extra caution and an awareness of the specific dangers on Halloween can go a long way to preventing accidents.
In preparation for the big night, here’s a list of tips to keep trick-or-treaters safe:
Parents should always accompany children if they are younger than 12 years old.Walking from house to house is much safer than running.Children should stay on sidewalks instead of walking between cars or on lawns where there could be ornaments or wires that could be a tripping hazard.Remind children to look for cars when walking by a driveway.Consider a costume that is a lighter color and more visible to motorists. Add reflective material front and back; it can even be part of the design.Give children a flashlight or glow sticks if they will be walking in the dark, even if there are street lamps.Of course, Halloween is also challenging for drivers, who must be extra cautious with the people on the streets. Here’s a list of things drivers can do to avoid:
Slow down in neighborhoods and residential streets where trick-or-treaters are likely to be. Kids may cross the street at unexpected times or from places besides intersections with crosswalks. Prepare for unpredictable behavior by going slow enough to stop at a moment’s notice.This one is a good rule all the time, but don’t drink and drive. Drunk driving incidents are more common on Halloween; a particularly frightening fact when so many kids are out and about.Same goes for distracted driving. Always pull over to use your phone.Buckle up! If you are driving children around for trick or treating, make sure they are buckled up appropriately each and every time they enter the car.Pull over in safe locations and make sure children exit curb side, away from traffic. Use your hazard lights to alert other drivers of not only your car, but to look out for kids.Be careful backing up! Make sure someone is helping to make sure no kids are behind you. It’s best to just park where backing up isn’t necessary.Have fun on the streets this year! By keeping to these guidelines, everyone can a safe and exciting night.
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Drivers less cautious around male cyclists
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Posted on Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 
When it comes to cycling, it appears that chivalry is very much alive. That’s according to a new study commissioned by the Florida Department of Transportation that found drivers, on average, pass more closely to male cyclists than females.
The study, which was published in September, examined trends in the ways that motorists interact with cyclists while passing by using a video camera to track how much space motorists gave cyclists, and at what speed they passed.
The data also revealed that drivers were less likely to give the proper amount of space to bikers dressed in “bicycle-specific attire.” Does this means that wearing a helmet and reflective gear, the most important items in a cyclist’s wardrobe, actually makes riding a bike more dangerous?
It’s hard to imagine that protecting one’s skull has a negative effect on road safety, so don’t ditch the helmet. But it’s an interesting bit of psychology to find that drivers offer less space to those they feel are better prepared to be on the road. That statement assumes that drivers passed men more closely than women not because they wanted a closer look at male cyclists, but out of some protective instinct that was not activated by seeing a male cyclist in the road.
Obviously in a bike-car relationship, the car has the mass, speed advantage and thus the power (some might say responsibility) to protect vulnerable non-motorists. As the study put it “it is possible that motorists perceived less risk passing riders who were in [a] bicycle outfit.”
It’s reasonable to extend that logic to the differing treatment on the basis of gender.
This disturbing data is echoed in the negligence revealed by a study out of Seattle that examined city accident data from 2010. The study concluded that “Three-quarters of vehicle collisions with pedestrians and cyclists in 2009 and 2010 involved the actions of the driver as a contributing factor. In two-thirds of those cases (about half of the total) the problem was the most basic of driver derelictions: failure to yield the right of way to the pedestrian or cyclist.”
The implication in this instance is that drivers are simply not taking pedestrians and cyclists into account when making right hand turns.
In each case, we see drivers failing to acknowledge that as the wielder of 1,500 a piece of metal moving at high speed, caution is the most important attribute. Yielding a few seconds or a few feet to vulnerable cyclists and pedestrians is a meager price to pay in return for making the roads dramatically safer.
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Controversial New Study Finds Women Drivers Cause More Accidents
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A serious motor vehicle collision with a bicycle in Marietta this past summer left the bicyclist seriously injured and the Milton driver facing charges of DUI and hit and run. The force of the impact when the car crashed into the bicycle caused the bicycle rider to be ejected from the bicycle and suffer serious injuries.
The driver in the accident was female, which is somewhat ironic given a controversial new study that suggests that women are more likely to be involved in traffic accidents. In a study that is being condemned by women’s rights groups, these researchers believe that the disparaging phrase “woman driver” may actually have some empirical legitimacy despite the insensitivity of the comment.
The new study results conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan reveals that an inordinate number of motor vehicle collisions involve multiple drivers who are women. While the lead researcher on the study took pains to discourage the notion that women are somehow less safe as drivers, the study results are pretty compelling because men drive substantially more miles than women.
The study is based on data from 6.5 million auto accidents. Based on the gender breakdown of the drivers in the study, women were about 5 percent more likely to be involved in an accident and men were about 5 percent less than would be expected. The results indicate that for an equal number of men and women drivers women are 10 percent more likely to be involved in an Atlanta car wreck than men.
The researchers are understandably reluctant to draw too many conclusions regarding the statistical disparity at the risk of finding themselves in the eye of a tornado of fury from women’s rights groups. The researches do offer a couple of theories behind the unexpected results. Because in many households men drive a greater number of total miles, including when couples are traveling in the vehicle together, women may collectively have less driving experience.
Another theory to explain the statistical anomaly relates to the difference in height between men and women. Among the findings in the study were that women were particularly susceptible to being involved in intersection accidents. Women are frequently t-boned on the driver's side of their vehicle when executing a left turn or struck on the passenger’s side of the vehicle when executing a right turn. Because women are on average shorter than men, the researchers speculate that they may be more likely to be involved in an intersection collision because they may have a harder time seeing out of the windows of a vehicle. This issue has been complicated by new vehicle designs that typically include doors that come up higher before the glass begins.
It is hardly surprising that Ford Motor Co. and Consumer Reports took a pass when they were asked to comment on the study results. Hopefully, the data will be used to make constructive design improvements rather than be swept under the carpet because of its potential politically incorrect interpretation. It may be the case that vehicles need to be designed to increase visibility for those of smaller stature – men and women. Future research may address this issue and prevent Georgia car wrecks by making vehicle adaptations that may improve safety based on legitimate differences between men and women.
At Montlick and Associates, Attorneys at Law, we have been fighting for the rights of those injured in Georgia auto accidents for over 27 years. Unfortunately, accidents like the recent Marietta bicycle accident that involve hit and run drivers or those driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) are not limited to any gender. Drivers that flee the scene of an accident because they are trying to avoid a DUI arrest needlessly put those with whom they share the Georgia roadways in jeapardy. Even if the other driver does not have insurance or enough insurance, if you have uninsured motorist/underinsured motorist coverage under your own policy it may offer you protection. If you or someone you love has been injured or tragically killed in an accident with a drunk driver, Montlick and Associates may be able to help even if the driver fled the scene of the accident.
Our Georgia hit and run accident attorneys are available to assist clients throughout all of Georgia and the Southeast, including but not limited to Albany, Athens, Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Gainesville, Macon, Marietta, Rome, Roswell, Savannah, Smyrna, Valdosta, Warner Robins and all smaller cities and rural areas in the state. No matter where you are located our attorneys are just a phone call away, and we will even come to you. Call us 24 hours a day/7 days a week for your Free Consultation at 1-800-LAW-NEED (1-800-529-6333). You can also visit us online at www.montlick.com and use our Free Case Evaluation Form or 24-hour Live Online Chat.
Wall Street Journal: More Drivers Foregoing Car Insurance
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What’s The Most Dangerous Time for Teen Drivers? A New AAA Study has the Answers
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Posted On: October 14, 2011 by Mark A. Anderson
Teen drivers are approximately 50 percent more likely to crash in the first month of driving than they are after a full year of experience driving on their own, according to a new study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Car accidents have long-time been one of the leading causes of teen deaths in America, but this new study found that three common mistakes - failure to reduce speed, , failure to yield and inattention– made up for 57 percent of all crashes where teens were partially responsible and within their first month of driving
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Researchers conducting the study found that specific types of accidents sometimes occurred at high rates at first for new drivers and declined particularly quickly with experience, like crashes involving left hand turns. In a related AAA Foundation study, in-vehicle cameras were used in cars with teens learning to drive with parents and then the first 6 months of licensed driving without parents in the car. The research found that teens drove much different than when their parents were in the car and the number of close-call car accidents went up significantly.
At my personal injury law firm in Fort Worth, we’ve represented so many teens that have been hurt in car wrecks and so many adults who have been injured by teen drivers. When letting your teen drive on their own, don’t push them right into the deep in. Give them increased driving freedom only when they’ve proved they can be a safe driver over a specific amount of time. Just putting extra attention into monitoring when, where and with who your teen driver is riding around with can significantly decrease their risk of a car wreck.
Bellevue Auto Accident Attorney | WSP On the Lookout for Distracted Drivers
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As a Seattle distracted driving accident attorney, and founder of Teens Against Distracted Driving (T.A.D.D.), I know that distracted driving is a very dangerous force on our streets and highways here in Washington State. The Washington State Patrol issued a media release yesterday to the effect that State Troopers will be keeping an eye out for illegal cell phone users. The Washington State Patrol has been making a concerted effort in recent weeks and months to let people know the dangers of distracted driving, as well as to make our roads safer by stopping and citing people who they observe using their cell phones while driving. The State Patrol encourages drivers not to use their cell phones while driving, but if for some reason they MUST use their phone, to use a hands-free device. I would urge drivers who need to use their phones to pull into a parking lot or some other safe area first. IF you are on the highway, get off the highway and find a safe place to park. The shoulder of the highway is for emergencies only; it is not a safe place to use your cell phone.
The US Department of Transportation reports that in 2009, 20% of injury crashes involved drivers who were distracted in some way. 995 traffic fatalities that year resulted from drivers using cell phones. They also report that a driver using a cell phone is four times as likely to be involved in a serious injury crash. To relate how this issue relates to our local drivers here in Washington, King County Troopers pulled over 370 drivers for talking on cell phones in September. 43 drivers were pulled over for texting while driving. More than half of those drivers were issued a $124 citation for illegal cell phone use.
If you have been injured in a distracted driving accident, you need the expert services of a Bellevue distracted driving accident attorney. Jason Epstein at Premier Law Group can not only handle any legal action that you may require, but he can help you work with your insurance company to ensure the medical care that you need as well. As the founder of T.A.D.D, Jason believes that distracted driving is a very dangerous habit on our roads, and he will work hard for his clients who have been hurt by it. For more information and a FREE CONSULTATION, contact Jason at (206)285-1743.
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Texting While Driving Doubles Driver’s Reaction Time
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Posted On: October 5, 2011 by Mark A. Anderson
As a Dallas-Fort Worth auto wreck personal injury lawyer, I have long campaigned North Texas motorists to switch off their cellphone before getting behind the wheel of their car, truck or motorcycle. Distracted driving is a potentially fatal hazard. If you’re not paying attention to the road ahead – to driving safely – then you are risking your own life, the life of your passengers and anyone else who is unfortunate enough to be on the road near you at that time.
Think about how long it takes you to look down and read or send a text message. Now think about what potential danger you might miss or fail to notice in time: the 18 wheeler ahead of you breaking, for example; or a child running across the street. If you’re not paying attention, the results can be devastating. I know because I’ve helped the personal victims of people injured in such accidents, and the relatives of those who’ve lost someone to a distracted driving wrongful death collision too.
A new study by the Texas Transport Institute (TTI) has found that distracted driving is even more dangerous than previously thought. In fact, a distracted driver’s response time is double the reaction time of a focused, concentrated driver; taking up to five seconds longer. To put this in context, at 30 mph a vehicle will travel 220 feet in five seconds. At 60 mph, it will travel 440 feet. That means a huge risk for a major crash.
In 2009, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that 5,500 people were killed in wrecks attributed to a distracted driver. A further half a million were injured. Remember too, that a large proportion of distracted driving victims are actually the distracted drivers themselves.
If you or a loved one has been hurt in accident caused by a distracted driver, it’s important that you consult with an experienced trial attorney to make sure you are fully aware of your legal responsibilities and your right to compensation to cover any medical expenses or other costs which you have incurred following your run-in with the negligent driver. For a free, no obligation consultation, please call me toll free at 800-354-MARK (6275) or call locally at 817-294-1900.
Georgia Cities among Most Dangerous for Drivers and Pedestrians
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Recently released reports provide an analysis of the most dangerous cities in the U.S. for both pedestrians and vehicle occupants. The good news is that no Georgia city ranks in the top 10 most dangerous cities for "pedestrian accidents." Unfortunately, the rest of the news is mostly bad.
The Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta ranks eleventh among the most dangerous cities for pedestrians, while August-Richmond County, GA ranks third amongst most dangerous driving cities in the U.S. The findings are the results of two independent reports. The ranking of most dangerous pedestrian cities comes from the Transportation for America July 2011 report “Dangerous by Design” while the unsafe driving city list was just released and published on CNBC.com.
The issue of pedestrian safety is one often covered in this blog because Georgia has obtained some fame or more accurately notoriety for having some of the most dangerous areas in the U.S. for pedestrians. A documentary produced by Transportation for America previously discussed in this blog focused on Buford Highway as one of the most dangerous stretches of roadway in the U.S. While unsafe drivers are often the primary cause of pedestrian accidents, there are unsafe drivers in every state.
The Transportation for America study was based on what it characterized as a Pedestrian Danger Index (PDI). The death rate in the U.S. per 100,000 is 1.6, which is much higher than many other wide open countries like Canada (1.1) or Australia (0.9). The report indicates that the difference is not based specifically on divergent driving behaviors but in deficiencies in urban planning and roadway design. The authors of the study indicate that public entities that are responsible for urban planning particularly in the South have not been proactive about improvements to infrastructure that make streets safer to pedestrians.
The report ranking the Augusta Richmond County area third most dangerous for drivers will do little to add to the notion that Georgia is proactive about roadway safety, particularly coming on the heels of the negative pedestrian safety reports. The CNBC report used traffic fatality rates in its ranking of the most dangerous cities for drivers. The report considered cities with populations of 150,000 or more. The study analyzed data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). There were 38 fatalities in Augusta-Richmond County with a population of 194,149 over a 12-month period. The only cities that had a higher car accident fatality rate were Orlando with 46 deaths (population 230,519) and Fort Lauderdale 41 deaths (183,126).
These studies taken together provide further evidence that anyone traveling in Georgia must be cautious and attentive to avoid a car accident or pedestrian accident. If you are injured in a collision and suffer injury or the loss of a loved one caused by a careless (i.e. negligent) driver or unsafe road design, the other driver or public entity involved in building or maintaining the road may be liable for your injuries and financial losses. The experienced Atlanta car accident and Georgia pedestrian accident lawyers at Montlick & Associates have been representing those injured in all types of motor vehicle collisions throughout Georgia and the Southeast for over 27 years. We work hard for our car and pedestrian accident clients, and represent them with compassion and commitment.
The Atlanta car and pedestrian accident lawyers at Montlick and Associates have been representing Georgia motor vehicle accident victims for over 27 years. Our Atlanta car and pedestrian accident lawyers are available to assist clients throughout all of Georgia and the Southeast, including but not limited to Albany, Athens, Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Gainesville, Macon, Marietta, Rome, Roswell, Savannah, Smyrna, Valdosta, Warner Robins and all smaller cities and rural areas in the state. No matter where you are located our attorneys are just a phone call away, and we will even come to you. Call us 24 hours a day/7 days a week for your Free Consultation at 1-800-LAW-NEED (1-800-529-6333). You can also visit us online at www.montlick.com and use our Free Case Evaluation Form or 24-hour Live Online Chat.
Auto Insurance Rates Have Increased For Many DFW Drivers
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Due to increased medical costs and new minimum limits for liability coverage, auto insurance rates have increase for many Dallas, Fort Worth and Arlington drivers by 8 percent, according to the Dallas Morning News. Although the insurance industry claims that rising medical costs and the increased liability limits have caused the price hike, consumer advocate groups think that it’s all due to the greed in the insurance industry.
When comparing the average auto liability insurance premiums in North Texas, the Dallas morning news found that those in Arlington saw their premiums go from an average of $496 annually in 2010, to an average annual rate of $536 in 2011. In Duncanville, it went from $562 in 2010 to $608 in 2011, and Irving went from $545 in 2010 to $591 in 2011.
As a personal injury attorney in Fort Worth, I see the benefits of having good auto insurance on a daily basis and want you to know that now is not the time to cut back on insurance just because of a price hike. I know that times are tough for many Texans, but trust me, you cannot afford to go without auto insurance – not to mention, it’s against the law. You must protect yourself and your family members by having auto insurance because car accidents in Tarrant County generally happen when you can least afford to have one.
Even if you are worried about how you will pay for your auto insurance, there are still plenty of things you can do to cut costs. Shop the best rates by using the Texas Department of Insurance’s website, www.helpinsure.com. Compare insurance costs before buying a new car – certain cars are accident prone, which will increase your insurance premiums. Haven’t had any accidents or moving violations? You can seek discounts from some insurance companies that why.
While you have insurance on the brain, now would be a good time to learn about why personal injury protection is the best insurance to have. Remember in hard economic times, many people cut costs they don’t think are necessary to everyday life, like auto insurance. If one of these uninsured people hits you in a car accident, you will be out of luck unless you have the right amount of insurance coverage to pay for your vehicle repairs and medical bills. If anything, now is the time to buy even more insurance.
If you have any questions on the insurance policies involved in your car accident claim, feel free to contact my accident and injury law firm in Fort Worth.
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Drivers suspected of collision with pedestrians with an SUV of attempts on a skateboard
September 1, 2011 - after reports a driver of an SUV, trying to leave the scene, after hitting a pedestrian on a skateboard. After Los Angeles Police Department Media Relations Office, Officer Bruce Borihanh, the accident occurred at approximately 07: 45, and led to the arrest of an SUV driver about 20 years old.
The driver was arrested after crashing the SUV in a house in South Los Angeles, along with striking and pedestrian injured. After the crash according to authorities the driver tries to leave the scene of the crash on a skateboard. The driver that about 20, according to authorities shortly after the crash arrested.
According to the Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Matt Spence went paramedics at the car accident in the 4500 block of South Wesley Avenue, where she male pedestrian, who was transported to the hospital in an appropriate State. According to officer Borihanh, driver of the SUV, whose Name threatened not published the preliminary study shows witness to crash, which was trying him to stop, to leave the scene.
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Special rules for Dallas-Fort Worth teen drivers
As students at Dallas-Fort Worth recently again went to school, I thought it would be a good time to teen everywhere remind drivers of the specific laws for learner drivers. As a Texas personal injury lawyer I know that drivers drivers, that the most vulnerable will are suffering serious injuries in a car accident teen, so that it is essential that young people always on security every time get them behind the wheel.
As a major cause of fatal traffic accident in Texas is driver, distracted to drive, which in the age of 18 prohibits any electronic devices while driving. This means no calls even if your mobile phone-powered hands can be free. Since SMS is so dangerous while driving, it is good, in the habit of jetzt-and try distracted to drive to contain older like you also be.
Only when distracted driving time is so dangerous, so driving is, while intoxicated. Since the legal drinking limit in Texas 21, the State has a zero tolerance approach to any teen drivers that drink and drive - regardless of how little alcohol in your system you can have.
If you have been through the castle the driver license program, you know how much work you have to come to, where you are today. Not all take a stupid error make way. As a qualified driver, you have a responsibility for your safety and your passengers - as every other road users. The traffic can be chaotic at the best of times, in DFW, so it is important, always, always focus where you go as possible as security.
If you or a loved one in a traffic accident that was not your fault was injured, call an assault and unlawful death lawyer for a free, no obligation consultation on your personal situation. Call the Anderson law firm toll free at 800-354-6275 even today.
New laws in Texas take aim drunk drivers
Despite inexcusable to use veto Governor Rick Perry to a Bill which some SMS during the ride in Texas would have forbidden good came from the last parliamentary term condition - at least as far as transport is concerned safety.
As Fort Worth personal injury lawyer I, so I'm glad to see two new laws on these irresponsible idiots applies there are a big problem with drunken drivers, the lives of others at risk to put that by you intoxicated behind the wheel. A law is allows local police get an arrest warrant on suspected drunken driver to perform a mandatory urine analysis, if they have already rejected a voluntary Breathalyzer test. A drunken driving others free of charge of increased crime after crime, if the injuries including traumatic brain injury (TBI) by the accident.
I really hope that these new laws as a strong deterrent for anyone who is considering driving home after a night in the Bar Act. In this way, you are at risk not only your own safety, but also welfare someone really is unfortunate enough, to share the road with you. Even if you cause no wreck, luck, if you get caught these new measures you mean seriously your future will be harmful.
Do not drink or drive. Assign a specific driver in advance, or planning to take a taxi in advance at home.
If you or a loved one in a car accident caused by a drunk driver was injured, it is important that lawyer with a record of a clear position against you with an experienced accidents and injuries intoxicated driver and consult their insurance. Call the Anderson firm for a free no obligation consultation today to your case. Call toll free 800-354-6275 or locally at 817-294-1900.
Evesham man killed and helps drivers
A man of Evesham and killed on August 3, while supporting a stranded motorists on the shoulder-295 on. Keith Buxton was pronounced dead at the scene after a Chevy Malibu driven by Charles James him, he it after the dam taken.
James vehicle drove links during the journey to the North of the far left lane. Then hit a railing and crossed three lanes of traffic before striking, whose Nissan was stranded Buxton, which his daughter was a friend, Michael Cericola, support.
Buxton's daughter, Kristen Buxton, was also at the scene. She received treatment from leg injuries at Helene Fuld Medical Center. James, whose Verletzungen were unspecified, was treated in the same place. Cericola was not injured.
The accident is currently investigating. Our thoughts are with the family of Buxton, Mr Cericola and Mr James, as with the events of August of 3.
Potential legal implications
The death of Mr Buxton shows the risk of providing roadside assistance on motorways - a threat, the New Jersey accident lawyers known. Accidents this kind can also serve to demonstrate the different types of civil claims.
In an accident like this claim and two injuries have claims against the driver potentially marketed strike a wrongful death. A person in the scene, was not physically badly injured, may still have mental anxiety as one of the events, he or she experience. To New Jersey, right mental torment is compensable injury.
New Jersey accident attorneys help the financial impact of car accidents move injury victims past. Although settlements and Court, cannot Awards guarantee a cure or for injury victims bring good luck, you can use them for the financial consequences which compensate their physical and mental injuries.
If you call an injury lawyer?
Infringement claims can be submitted, weeks or months after an accident, but eyewitnesses evidence, physical evidence and accident scene evidence quickly disappear. Therefore a NJ injury lawyer victim call, a lawyer from the scene of an accident as advises.
If you or a loved one in a car accident was injured, wait for hard not to crucial evidence will get. Talk to a NJ injury lawyer to console & Hollawell today.
Road check 2011 - unsafe truck drivers and trucks on the roads
The commercial motor road check 2011 be held vehicle safety Alliance (CMVSA) event in June of this year. This event calls on all States to check trucks on the road. Less than 1% of the truck are checked. With the announcement of inspections of 4 months in advance, causing the CMVSA to create driver and truck companies four months, or if the problems around are just serious enough to stay away from the road for a few days.
Despite the huge advertising of inspections in the trucking industry the 3-day test in the year 2011 found nearly 20% of the inspected vehicles and driver failed a level 1 review. The fact that that lorry drivers on the road in an unsafe operating condition are to know, that this special inspection runs, shows how drivers believe that checked the chances are so rare that, that she will not be caught, or believe that they so badly trained that they think they are safe.
National data show that in 2010, log book injuries (protocols are designed to keep tired drivers from the road) the most common reasons for drivers, the out-of-service at 29.5 percent of the drivers of out-of-service violations have been brought. The most common out-of-service element for trucks was uncertain brakes with 25.5% of all Fahrzeug-Out-of-service violations.
Thus the actual risk: tired truck driver driving trucks with bad brakes that do not recognize they fall asleep until it is too late and who can stop when they realize what's going on.
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