
Most auto accidents that lead to injuries or worse are just that – accidents. Even if a driver who is at fault was drinking, texting or otherwise not paying attention, that doesn’t mean that the intent to cause an accident was present. Instead, these incidents are usually attributed to negligence or even recklessness. [...]
Continue reading "Crash Causing Multiple Injuries Was Not an Accident" >>24. September 2009
There are many intersections that have both solid green lights and green arrow lights that control when a driver turns left across the opposite lanes. Some drivers have confused one with the other, and when this happens the mistaken driver turns into oncoming traffic unexpectedly. Apparently, that’s what occurred in a recent crash [...]
Continue reading "Traffic Light Mistake Leads to Three Injuries in Auto Accident" >>17. September 2009
Skateboarding has long been a controversial issue for many, as it’s considered dangerous by some and unfortunately carries an image with it that isn’t positive for many others. Regardless of those notions, however, people riding on skateboards have the same rights as anyone else. Therefore, when a skateboarder is apparently clipped intentionally by [...]
Continue reading "Skateboarder Run Down in Sonora" >>9. September 2009
DUI laws are tough in California, as they should be for many reasons. One would assume that police officers who enforce these laws would have a deep understanding of the dangers involved with driving under the influence of any type of substance that impairs judgment. Unfortunately, it appears that a deputy with the [...]
Continue reading "Sacramento County Deputy Crashes Vehicle into Starbuck’s, Arrested for DUI" >>1. September 2009
Chair lifts at ski resorts are used all year in many places, as they not only provide easy transportation for skiers to the top of the slopes, but they can also provide scenic rides to hiking and observation areas when the snow is not present. Unfortunately, chair lifts can be dangerous, and any problem [...]
Continue reading "Man Killed, Woman Injured in Tahoe Chair Lift Accident" >>
29. September 2009
Auto Accidents