DRIVER RUNS STOP SIGN AND INJURES SEVERAL CHILDREN
Date: March 21, 2013 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Auto Accidents
Around 2:30 Monday afternoon, a gold infinity ran a stop sign at the intersection of Fowl River Road and Dauphin Island Parkway. The driver's negligence caused a massive collision with a school bus which injured ten children and a few adults. The car ended up wrapped around
EXCESSIVE SPEED IN A CAR WITH SIX YOUNG OCCUPANTS TURNS DEADLY
Date: March 21, 2013 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Auto Accidents
A Honda Passport carrying EIGHT teenagers went off the road and struck a guardrail around 7am on Sunday morning in Warren, Ohio. The SUV was traveling over 70 mph when it lost control and ended up in a swamp about 60 miles east of Cleveland. As a result, SIX of the eight teens
Dangers of Distracted Driving in Alabama
Date: March 20, 2013 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Auto Accidents
Alabama drivers must constantly fight to the urge to give into the many distractions present on the roadways today. While texting and driving has gotten the most recent attention regarding distracted driving and the dangers associated with it, a recent study has revealed that
SPEED KILLS MOTORCYCLIST IN GADSDEN, AL
Date: March 8, 2013 Author: On behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Auto Accidents
A 26-year old man was killed on a motorcycle late Sunday evening in Gadsden, AL. The incident took place around 7:00 on HWY 431 when the motorcycle ran a red light at an *excessive speed of more than 120mph* and struck a Honda SUV. The 26-year old was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
Fatal Accident on Highway 59
Date: March 1, 2013 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Auto Accidents
A 27-year old man was killed early Thursday morning when his vehicle left the road and struck a tree. The incident took place on HWY 59 near Stockton, AL around 4:00am. According to the Alabama Highway Patrol, the driver was NOT wearing a seat belt and was exceeding the
Six Indicted in Biloxi Insurance Fraud Case
Date: January 16, 2013 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Auto Accidents
Six Biloxi residents have been indicted on charges which allege that they filed fraudulent insurance claims from traffic accidents.
UA Student Injured in Bus Accident in Serious Condition
Date: January 10, 2013 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Auto Accidents
A University of Alabama student is in critical condition following a three-vehicle accident involving a charter bus carrying UA cheerleaders on Tuesday night.
Holiday Driving Safety Tips
Date: December 24, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Auto Accidents
The holidays are upon us. It is important that while we are making plans to spend time with loved ones this year that we take into consideration that holidays are some of the most dangerous times on the road.
Speed and No Seat Belt Kills Driver in Athens
Date: November 28, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Auto Accidents
A twenty-eight year old man was killed when his vehicle veered off the road and struck a culvert. The incident took place on Holt Road near Athens, AL shortly before 2:00 on Saturday afternoon.
No Seat Belt Kills Woman in Evergreen, AL
Date: November 27, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Auto Accidents
A woman was killed early Sunday morning on Interstate 65 near the 86-mile marker in Evergreen when she collided with another vehicle. According to Alabama State Troopers, she was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected from her vehicle.
Alcohol, Speed & Exhaustion Possible Causes for Accident in Huntsville
Date: November 21, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Auto Accidents
A female driver was injured early Tuesday morning around 3 am when she lost control of her vehicle and struck a tree and a light pole. This single-car incident took place on Adventist Boulevard in Huntsville, AL.
Speed and No Seat Belt Kills Driver in Mobile
Date: November 20, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Auto Accidents
A twenty-six year old driver was killed over the weekend when her vehicle overturned. The single car incident took place around 9am on Interstate 10 near Rangeline Road in Mobile.
Speed and Exhaustion Possible Causes for Fatal Crash in Chambers County
Date: November 20, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Auto Accidents
A LaFayette teenager was killed early Sunday morning when his truck left the road and struck a tree. The single car incident took place around 4 a.m. on Highway 431 in Chambers County, AL. The Alabama Highway Patrol is currently investigating all possible causes.
No Seat Belt Severely Injures Driver in Huntsville
Date: October 31, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Auto Accidents
A male driver was seriously injured late Sunday afternoon when he lost control of his vehicle which caused it to flip. The single car incident occurred around 4:50 pm on HWY 431 near Huntsville, AL. According to Huntsville police, the driver was not wearing a seat belt and
Distraction Causes Up To 8,000 Car Wrecks Per Day
Date: October 31, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Auto Accidents
According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, distracted driving is rapidly increasing across the nation. In 2010, there were about 3,092 traffic fatalities, and The National Safety Council estimates there have been
No Seat Belt and Exhaustion Claim Woman's Life Near Marion County
Date: October 24, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Auto Accidents
A thirty year old woman was killed early Sunday morning in a single car crash. The wreck occurred around 2:47 am on Perry County Road 48, about five miles west of Marion County. The driver lost control of her vehicle and struck a tree which caused the car to
Hit-and-Run Accident Kills Bicyclist in Baldwin County
Date: October 16, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Auto Accidents
A vehicle hit and killed a bicyclist in south Baldwin County Sunday night. The driver then fled the scene of the accident, according to Alabama State Troopers.
Speed and No Seat Belt Kills Two in Prattville
Date: October 15, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Auto Accidents
A speeding driver killed himself and his passenger near Prattville early Thursday morning. The wreck occurred at 2:47am when the driver lost control of the car due to a high rate of speed and slammed into a few power poles.
Police Officer Injured in Two-Vehicle Accident
Date: October 9, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Auto Accidents
A Huntsville police officer was severely injured in a two vehicle accident around 10:41pm near Memorial Parkway in Huntsville, AL on 9/21/12. The officer was responding to a call when another driver pulled out in front of him at an intersection. The
Girl Killed in Head-On Collision
Date: October 9, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Auto Accidents
A 19-year-old girl was killed in a head-on collision near Tuscaloosa, AL on Thursday, September 6, 2012. The teen was killed around 3:30 a.m. on U.S. HWY 11 when another driver lost control on the wet road and swerved into her lane.
Six Killed in Traffic Accidents Over Labor Day Weekend
Date: October 9, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Auto Accidents
Six people were killed in traffic accidents during the Labor Day weekend according to the Alabama State Troopers Department. Each accident took place in a different county in Alabama -- Mobile, Butler, Morengo, Cherokee, Jefferson, and Coffee.
Vehicle Rollover near Anniston Monday Morning
Date: October 4, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Auto Accidents
The driver of a 1999 black soft-top Jeep Wrangler flipped his vehicle over near Anniston, AL according to Anniston police. The accident occurred on HWY 431 early Monday morning when the driver tried to make a left turn at a high rate of speed. As a
Teen Drinking and Driving Falls by Half
Date: October 4, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Auto Accidents
According to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of teens who drive after consuming alcohol has dropped by 54 percent since 1991.
New Jersey Considers Pet Seat Belt Law
Date: October 1, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Auto Accidents
New Jersey is considering a law that would require all drivers to secure their pet in seat belts. If the law passes, motorists who fail to secure their pets could face fines up to $1,000. According to officials, the fines would only be enforced in cases of animal
Nine Texting Tickets Given Out in Mobile
Date: September 27, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Auto Accidents
Since the Alabama ban on texting while driving went into effect on August 1, the City of Mobile has given out nine tickets for this offense.
Mobile Teen Killed in Accident in Gulf Shores
Date: September 10, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Auto Accidents
A 19-year-old from Mobile was killed in a one-vehicle accident in Gulf Shores on Sunday. The teen was killed just after 6pm in a crash near the six-mile marker on Fort Morgan Road. A second passenger in the vehicle was injured. While the accident remains under
Tips to Avoid Drunk Driving Accidents
Date: September 6, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Auto Accidents
Last night marked the start of this year’s football season. Regardless of the team you root for, the season inevitable means tailgate and game-watching parties will soon follow, many of which involve some form of alcohol consumption. At the Citrin Law Firm, we
Stay Safe on the Roadways this Labor Day Weekend
Date: August 31, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Auto Accidents
The long Labor Day weekend typically means more traffic than usual on Alabama’s roadways. Given the condition of the roads after Isaac, some areas have other dangers that motorists must be aware of this weekend, as well. With increased traffic and wet roads, it
Many New Cars Fail Tougher IIHS Crash Test
Date: August 14, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Auto Accidents
For years, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has suggested that there was a need for new and tougher crash tests implemented for new vehicles coming to the market. IIHS has released a revised version of the frontal crash test, called the small-overlap frontal
New Alabama State Law Banning Texting and Driving Goes into Effect
Date: August 2, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Auto Accidents
Alabama has joined the ranks of several other states in banning drivers from texting while behind the wheel of their vehicle. The law, which was signed by Gov. Robert Bentley in May, carries fines and penalties for Alabama drivers who fail to comply. According to Public
Alabama State Troopers Begin Statewide Traffic Blitz Wednesday
Date: July 2, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Auto Accidents
AAA is forecasting that the number of travelers this week will break a decade-high number. This year, July 4th lands on a Wednesday, so the travel period for the holiday weekend is extended.
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