Traveling Insurance – Compare Travel Insurance Auto, Home, Life, Medical, Family, Trip, Vacation

Recently, an accident involving two big rigs in New Braunfels, TX, left one of the drivers hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries.  The accident occurred in the 48-hundred block of southbound I-35, close to the TA truck stop at Kohlenberg Road.  The injury victim was airlifted to the University Hospital in San Antonio.

The accident, which took place at approximately 12:30 p.m., happened when the driver of an 18 wheeler struck the back of the other big rig, causing the cab of the of the first rig to catch fire.  Immediately following the accident, both north and southbound lanes of I-35 were shut down.  Northbound lanes were opened just minutes later, but southbound lanes were closed for almost 3 hours in order for law enforcement to investigate the scene and firefighters extinguish the blaze.  Haz-Mat teams were standing by, but it was believed there were no hazardous materials on either truck.

Luckily, no one was killed in this truck accident.  Any accident involving an 18-wheeler is bad enough, but when lives are lost it becomes particularly devastating.  In this accident, it isn’t clear what happened, whether the driver of the 18 wheeler wasn’t paying attention or was perhaps driving at unsafe speeds.

Most people are completely unaware of how common accidents involving big trucks really are.  Every day across the nation, dozens of people are injured in these types of accidents.  In most cases, the occupants of a normal size car or truck will sustain the more serious of injuries, simply because normal size vehicles are no match for these massive trucks, which often weigh 40,000 lbs. and as much as 80,000 lbs. when loaded.

Buffalo NY’s Brown Chiari is a New York truck accident law firm dedicated to providing strong, effective legal counsel for those who have been injured in accidents involving large commercial trucks.  Contact us today for a free evaluation of your case.

Recently, Consumer Reports reported that the circuit boards for auxiliary water pumps in BMW’s can overheat, which could potentially lead to a vehicle fire or smoldering of the pump.  Now, BMW has recalled 32,000 of its vehicles and as of the date of the recall, no accidents had been reported.

The vehicles included in this recall are:

2008 – 2011 7-Series
2008 – 2011 X5 SAV
2008 – 2011 5-Series Gran Turismo
2008 – 2011 X6 SAV vehicles equipped with 8 or 12 cylinder turbocharged engines

According to BMW, the water pumps work to cool the turbocharger, and failure of the electronic circuit board could lead to potential hazards.  The automaker told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that in most instances, a warning on the instrument panel would inform the driver of the problem.  BMW did report that while there were two cases of fires in the engine compartment reported out of 102 cases of pump failures around the world, no accidents or injuries were related to the defect.

The recall was voluntary according to BMW, however under federal law the NHTSA must be informed of a safety defect within five days of plans for a recall when a manufacturer becomes aware of a safety defect, or face civil penalties.  While auto manufacturers may claim to voluntarily recall vehicles due to defects, it is required by law.

Thankfully, it appears that no one has been hurt or lost their life because of this defect.  Every year, tens of thousands of individuals are injured or killed due to products that are defective or mislabeled, including children’s toys, medications, household chemicals, electronics, automobiles and other items.

If you or a loved one have suffered injuries caused by faulty products, contact the New York defective products attorney at Brown Chiari right away to learn if you may be entitled to compensation of costs associated with your injuries.

Recently, a 25-year-old Dundee resident was killed after the tractor-trailer rig he was driving plunged down an embankment and struck a tree.  The driver, John Stinson-Rogers, was killed in the accident at around 3 a.m. on October 31st.

The accident occurred in Erwin, NY on westbound I-86 between exits 43 and 42, or the Coopers Plains and Painted Post/Victory Highway exits.  According to troopers, the truck veered off the right side of the highway and slid down the embankment at which point it overturned and slid for several hundred feet on its side before crashing in to a tree.  The impact of striking the tree left the cab crushed with extensive damage.

Stinson-Rogers was hauling bulk milk; no other passengers were in the truck, and no other vehicles were involved in the accident, which closed I-86 between exits 43 and 42 for approximately 8 hours.  East Campbell, Coopers Plains and Painted Post fire departments assisted state police at the scene.  Spill response personnel from the state Dept. of Environmental Conservation were also called in to assess potential environmental impact due to milk and diesel fluid spills at the scene.

The cause of the crash was not known at the time, and investigations continued.  Could Stinson-Rogers have fallen asleep at the wheel?  Drivers often drive on too little sleep in order to meet pick-up or delivery deadlines.  Driver fatigue could have been to blame.  Faulty tires or negligent maintenance of the tractor-trailer rig could have been a factor.  Hopefully we will learn more in the coming days and weeks.

If you or a loved one have been injured in a Buffalo NY large truck accident, contact the Buffalo personal injury attorneys at Brown Chiari for a free evaluation of your case.

Learn about the benefits of Law Firm Internet Marketing by visiting the team of talented marketing experts available at Dataflurry.com

A tragic accident occurred early Tuesday morning, October 11th, when a husband and wife were killed following a crash between the limousine they were riding in and a tractor trailer that was backing out of a construction site.

Monroe and Mireille Danbury were on Route 130 between Ward Avenue and Highbridge Road at approximately 4:45 in the morning when the accident took place in Bordentown, New Jersey.  They were headed for the airport where they were scheduled to fly to Saint Martin in the Caribbean to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary.

Police said that a Mack tractor-trailer was backing out into southbound Route 130 when the limousine struck the tractor-trailer.  Greg L. Matthews, 42, was driving the tractor-trailer and was attempting to back onto the shoulder of the highway; while the driver of the limousine saw lights on the rear of the trailer, darkness prevented him from being able to see the trailer itself.  As he attempted to swerve to the right to avoid the trailer lights, the limo crashed into the trailer.  Police Captain Norman Hand said that there were no streetlights, and that “It’s one of those very unfortunate cases.”

No charges have been filed as of now, and the investigation is ongoing.  According to police, both Danburys were wearing seatbelts, but sustained very serious injuries, partially believed to be due to their ages.  Mireille Danbury was 68; Monroe was 71 years old.  He was taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Hamilton, along with 24-year-old Jesse L. Graves of Trenton, who was driving the limousine.  Danbury was transferred to Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton to undergo surgery, where he died during the procedure.

Lt. Brian Pesce of the Bordentown Township Police said that they are investigating the culpability of the tractor-trailer driver.

Brown Chiari is a team of New York truck accident attorneys who work aggressively to protect the rights of those injured in accidents involving large trucks.

Learn more about the benefits of Attorney search engine marketing services by visiting Dataflurry today.

I just got back to Dallas (talked to attorney there) so it is time to write again. All in all, there are many ways to lower your car insurance costs without loosing important coverage. First of all, your insurance company might offer some discounts, but you have to ask them about it. For example, motorists with less mileage per year are eligible for lower rates. Nowadays, people try to drive less because of high gas prices and you may qualify for a discount. Installing additional safety equipment may help earning discounts. Incidentially if you are in Dallas, Texas and need a top notch Dallas car accident attorney who is also a personal injury lawyer and handles truck, motorcycle, wrongful death cases in addition to being a car accident attorney, this is a great one.

Parking in a covered garage instead of street parking will keep your car safer from vandalism and may lower your rates with some insurance companies. Also, if your deductibles are higher your annual insurance rates are lower. If you are a safe driver you may consider higher deductibles. Taking a safe driving course approved by your insurance company will help you get lower rates with the most companies.

Using combined policies with the same company will get you a better deal. You may also add home or life insurance. Adding an experienced older driver lowers the risk of accidents and your insurance costs. If you drive a mid-size sedan you qualify for cheapest rates. Insurance for small cars is more expensive due to potential major damage. Compare insurance quotes from three major companies annually.