What happened: An eighteen year-old Pembroke, N.C. man has been charged with misdemeanor death and failure to stop at a stop sign after an accident that killed a 78 year-old Maxton man. The victim, William Hayes Freeman, had been driving a motorcycle when he was hit. According to police reports, the defendant was driving a…
What Happened: A jury in Hertford County, NC recently handed down what is likely the largest medical malpractice award in the county’s history. In the case, the estate of John Henry Perry won $4 million after a lawsuit was filed by Perry’s niece, Bonita Smith Ellis. The lawsuit was filed against Onward Healthcare, Inc. and…
What happened: Our Virginia personal injury law firm has reported on countless of accidents that were the result of someone getting behind the wheel of a vehicle after drinking. Many people who make that decision don’t realize how little alcohol it takes to affect a driver’s ability to operate a vehicle safely. Clemson University provides…
Researchers with the NHTSA and Virginia Tech discovered that driver fatigue is responsible for far more accidents than previously thought. To learn more, read the full story here… “Virginia Study Estimates Fatigue Responsible For 20 Percent Of All Car Accidents“ CA
What happened: The Los Angeles Times has reported that Disneyland Resort, in California, has shut down some of its rides, including Space Mountain, over safety concerns and possible OSHA violations. The roller coaster was closed along with the Matterhorn Bobsleds ride and Soarin’ Over California ride after the company received citations from the California Division…