Motorcycles are often involved in accidents with passenger vehicles. This case is no exception to the rule that drivers do not see bikers. Minor bike/car accidents are exceedingly rare, largely because being on a motorcycle means being exposed to everything coming at you. If you are ejected, there is no…
No one knows for sure what happened in this deadly confrontation. One man was killed by police. The story began in July, when a man was reported standing beside a major roadway, swearing and yelling at passing cars. Someone called the police, and a deputy was sent to the scene.…
Beware of trucks in construction zones. Any road work crew poses a major hazard. We’re so used to seeing road work being done all over America, we tend to just shrug our shoulders and grumble about yet another delay in getting from point A to point B. Construction is considered…
This wrongful death case was most unusual. A man was killed in his own front yard. The day started out in a normal way for the couple in this story: They ate breakfast, talked about their plans for the day, and the man then went outside to spend some time…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says sports bikes are more likely to be involved in accidents than others. Why sports bikes? It has to do with their size and construction, meaning they are typically lighter and smaller than the traditional “ride,” thus making them an easier target. In…
When you go to a baseball game, you do not expect to die. The day started out just like any other day, but with a hint of excitement in the air, because it was game day. The Cleveland Indians were ready to play ball, and the crowd was loving every…
When a trucker loses control of his vehicle, the result may be deadly. It was in this case. No one knew for sure what happened just prior to this accident. The facts are spare: The driver of a large flatbed rig lost control of his vehicle and was ejected from…
Distracted driving is on the rise, and as a result, so are the number of traffic accidents. “Often, if you look past the surface of what seems to be noticeable after a wreck, whether it is between two cars, or a semi and another vehicle, you will find evidence of…
Motorcycles and murder are an unusual mix. This case led to homicide charges against a biker. A 20-year-old man was recently charged by police with homicide by vehicle (his motorcycle) by driving while inebriated, and operating a vehicle without the consent of the owner. These are, respectively, a Class B…
This is a complex case with interesting twists and turns. In this tense story of love possibly gone wrong, the police and other family members are suggesting that the woman at the center of their investigation shoved her husband out of a window, where he fell 25 stories to his…