by The Horn Law Firm | Jan 11, 2013 | Auto Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck Accidents
The United States Supreme Court heard arguments recently in the case of a Missouri man who refused to submit to sobriety testing after an arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence. The arresting officer took a blood specimen from the man anyway, despite the...
by The Horn Law Firm | Jan 11, 2013 | Auto Accidents
Staying connected hasn’t been the same since smart phones made their entry on the electronic communication stage. However, these very same devices are now also linked to higher rates of distractions, especially among young drivers who seem to be addicted to...
by The Horn Law Firm | Jan 10, 2013 | Auto Accidents
A collision between a commuter train and an automobile in Connecticut in late December may have resulted, at least partly, from distracted driving, according to witnesses at the scene. The accident resulted in the deaths of the car’s driver and one passenger....
by The Horn Law Firm | Jan 7, 2013 | Auto Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents
Police ticketed a man in Wichita, Kansas who covered his pickup truck in hundreds of Christmas lights, citing public safety concerns. The risk of traffic accidents due to the distraction caused by the truck, they said, made it a hazard. For an auto accident attorney...
by The Horn Law Firm | Jan 4, 2013 | Truck Accidents
A June 2011 collision between a tractor trailer and an Amtrak train in Nevada was the result of poorly-maintained brakes and lack of driver attention, according the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Although the NTSB has not issued a final report, it...