My colleague John C. has just written a new Library article on the responsibilities automobile insurance companies have to cover the medical expenses and lost wages of victims of car accidents. John explains in plain language what Virginia requires and observes that insurance companies may be reluctant to meet those responsibilities. EJL
A truck accident on Interstate 77 may have been caused by a gust of wind or by a mechanical failure. North Carolina State Trooper J.S. Martin investigated the scene, talked with the truck driver, and did not issue a citation for the one-vehicle big rig crash on Sunday evening. According to truck driver 32-year-old Orville…
John Edward Rossi of Wilmington, North Carolina (NC) was riding in a 2002 Toyota pickup truck with his friend operating the vehicle. As they crossed Murrayville Road, the driver was unable to maintain control of the truck and wound up driving off a bridge. Mr. Rossi was killed. My condolences go out to Mr. Rossi’s…
Two teens were hit and killed by a light rail train traveling in Lutherville, Maryland (MD) back in July of 2009. The families of these teens were considering filing a lawsuit but reach a $1.5 million settlement via mediation from the Maryland Board of Public Works, according to myfoxdc.com. The two teens were walking along…
Jerry Wayne Evans of Forest, Virginia (VA) was working late at International Paper when tragedy struck. Reports indicate that around midnight, Mr. Evans suffered a serious injury while operating some heavy machinery. Police were notified and he was rushed to Lynchburg General Hospital but did not survive, according to The News & Advance. Our deepest…