An intensive 10-month investigation into likely causes of unintended acceleration in Toyotas has found no fault in the electronic throttle systems of Toyotas, CNN Money reports. The Department of Transportation hired the help of NASA scientists to test out the vehicles. So far there are three known causes of unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles: improperly…
A female pedestrian was hit by a tractor-trailer and killed on January 6, 2011, in Charlotte, North Carolina (NC). According to WBTV, police are investigating the accident, which occurred at approximately 6:05 pm along the 16500 block of U.S. 521 Highway/Lancaster Highway near Ardrey Kell Road. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics;…
The House of Delegates in Virginia (VA) passed a bill last Tuesday that could allow drivers to have darker tints on their windows. Currently, VA requires at least 50% visibility on the front side windows, although back windows can be darker if the car owner desires. The new bill, which would lower that visibility to…
The VDOT is set to patch some pesky potholes whose numbers have been growing on Hampton Roads in Virginia (VA) due to recently freezing temperatures. On Monday, February 7th, 2011, VDOT crews fixed potholes on I-264. However, that is only a temporary solution. Come springtime, contractors will take on 19,000 square yards of roadway and…
A $46 million dollar verdict was returned for a Denny’s Restaurant shooting in Kent that left three people injured. This sets a new state record for awards in personal injury cases. After 4 days of deliberation, the jury agreed that the award should go to the victims injured in the shooting spree that occurred because…