Auto accident lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm report that a new bill has recently passed through the Colorado House that will make it easier for law enforcement officials to convict people who drive after smoking marijuana. This is the fourth time in three years the state’s House has endorsed proposals to crack down on …
Cellphone-Caused Crashes Vastly Underreported
Auto accident attorneys at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm report of a new study by the National Safety Council which found that vehicle crashes involving cellphone use are wildly underreported in national statistics. This is just another report confirming the very real – and fatal – effects of using handheld devices while driving. Researchers for …
Prescription Pills Increasingly Common Contributor in Crashes
Auto accident lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm highlight a troubling trend among American drivers – taking prescription drugs before getting behind the wheel. Some are even mixing pills with alcohol before driving, leading to an increase catastrophic crashes and loss of life throughout the country. 26-year-old Shauna Miller was leaving work on a recent …
Wal-Mart to pay nearly $19 Million for Deadly Crash
Car accident attorneys at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm report that Wal-Mart was recently held accountable for its part in a fatal accident that resulted from a blown tire. The jury awarded $18.9 million to the family of the woman and her two children who died the crash. The case involved a Wal-Mart employee in Iowa who put …
Unlicensed, Unregulated Care Leads to Infant Deaths
In 2012, Elly Lafkin received the call every parent dreads – her infant daughter was in the hospital and unresponsive, the babysitter said, as she sobbed into the phone. Although the caregiver and the infant’s cause of death are currently under investigation, Lafkin was told that marijuana and methamphetamines were present in the caregiver’s home …
Distracted and Fatigued Drivers the Most Dangerous on the Road
This week marks National Sleep Awareness Week, reminding car accident lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm of the serious hazard fatigued drivers pose on the road. In a related survey, new moms were reported to be among the most distracted, and therefore dangerous, drivers in the nation. The survey was conducted by magazine American Baby and Safe Kids …
Newborn Dies after Emergency Cesarean Section at Scene of Car Crash
Auto accident attorneys at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm report the tragic story of a family involved in a car crash recently in New York City. The accident killed both parents, although doctors attempted to save the child by performing an emergency cesarean section at the scene. Unfortunately, the newborn died at a nearby hospital. The …
Six Deaths Blamed on Winter Storm
Auto accident lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm warn drivers throughout the Midwest that the expected storm is threatening heavy, wet snow and extremely high winds. Officials are urging motorists to stay off the roads, as forecasts are expecting anywhere between six and twelve inches throughout the Plains. At least 80,000 homes and business are …
Don’t Let Drinking and Driving Ruin Your Special Night
For many, today is filled with love and chocolate, and it is very easy to set out on the road tonight without a second thought to the risks. The reality is, however, that holidays have the highest rates of roadway fatalities in the United States. Citizens throughout the country are embarking on their celebrations, sometimes …
Understanding Car Insurance Requirements
De-coding car insurance terms and policies can be daunting. Auto accident attorneys at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm would like to highlight a recent article by Fox Business that outlines state’s minimum car insurance requirements and what they mean for American drivers. Even the most cautious drivers are at risk – the odds are, within the next …
Distracted Driving Bans Gains Support in Texas
Lawmakers in Texas are filing bills to implement state-wide electronic device bans while driving. Car accident lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm hope that these efforts lead to a drop in traffic fatalities throughout the state. Currently, Texas bans bus drivers from texting while transporting anyone under the age of 17, drivers in school crossing zones, …
Oakland Lawsuit Raises Awareness of Dangerous Roads
The family of Cesar Sopelario recently settled a wrongful death lawsuit with the city of Oakland for $500,000. This settlement has garnered the attention of road safety advocates throughout the nation, pushing for increased awareness of dangerous and deadly roads. In 2007, Cesar Sopelario was killed while navigating a turn along 35th avenue and Redwood …
Car Accident Deaths on the Rise in the Northeast
Car accident attorneys at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm report that conflicting traffic laws in the Maryland-Virginia-D.C. region are resulting in serious loss of life. Many advocate groups are pushing for more uniform road regulations, including seat belt enforcement, texting penalties, and heightened restrictions on teen drivers. The call for stricter regulations is in reaction to …
Luxury Cars Not Safer in Crash Tests
Chicago car accident lawyers would like to draw attention to the results of an interesting test concerning automobile safety. The increasing awareness of safety among consumers renders tests such as this crucial factors influencing buyer decisions. Americans are responding to the alarming and dangerous number of accidents on our roadways, many of which are due to negligent or …
City of Chicago Faces Cab Driver Lawsuit
On a weekend night in Chicago the majority of cars on the road are taxis, transporting tourists and locals around the city in search of a good time. The nearly 13,000 cab drivers in this city are undoubtedly an integral part of Chicago’s livelihood, but they are not without their own systematic grievances. This month, …
New Year’s Eve Roadway Dangers
New Year’s Eve is meant to be a time of celebration, of ringing in the new and letting go of the old. For too many, however, the holiday is fraught with emergency situations or memories of past accidents that could have been avoided. Car accident attorneysremind drivers to use their best judgment tonight and to take …
Should People Who Smoke While Driving be Penalized?
Smoking could well be the next distracted-driving battle in the United States. Recently, an Oregon man called the Hard Drive Traffic Complaints Hotline to express his strong opinion that smoking cigarettes while driving was just as dangerous as texting behind the wheel. According to OregonLive.com article, the anonymous caller said that using a cell phone was …
The Deadly Consequences of Tired Driving
We all know the dangers of drunk and drugged driving. But many people may not be aware of another dangerous driving condition: sleepy driving. Our Chicago car accident lawyers warn that drivers who get behind the wheel when they are fatigued can cause serious injuries and deaths. The New York Times recently exposed the dangers of tired …
Your Genes Could Determine The Pain You Suffer After a Car Crash
A new study that recently came to the attention of our car accident lawyers says that the level of pain that you experience after a car crash may depend more on your genetic makeup than the crash itself. According to the International Association for the Study of Pain, it is an unpleasant experience connected with potential or …
Two Recent Car Crashes Highlight Dangers on the Roadways
Auto accidents are typically traumatic events for everyone involved. They are dangerous not only for the occupants of the vehicles, but also for pedestrians and others who are not immediately connected to the incident. There is also usually a considerable loss of property involved. Acar accident lawsuit can help innocent victims of catastrophic auto accidents get …