CHUNKY, Miss. (AP) — Every Halloween in the rural eastern Mississippi hamlet of Chunky, families and groups of friends load costumed children onto flatbed trailers and drive from house to
Source: Deadly Halloween crash shakes small town in Mississippi | National | herald-review.com
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Very sad. Safety is very important; including adequate lighting and a proper trailer to protect riders. Laws are enacted to protect people and encourage safe driving.
The owner and operator of the tour bus involved in the Desert Hot Springs crash that left 13 people dead had been previously sued at least twice for negligence after collisions with vehicles, one of which ended in three deaths.
Source: Owner of tour bus in crash that killed 13 had faced previous negligence lawsuits – LA Times
Horrible tragedy. One of the reasons for civil lawsuits involving negligent acts is to deter others. No amount of damages will bring back loved ones who died.
Source: Family of accident victim seeking help with expenses
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Truly a tragic and heart breaking event. The family may be able to recover some of the medical expenses from the at fault driver’s insurance.
BLOOMINGTON — A second jury trial set to begin Tuesday for a Eureka man accused of reckless conduct in a road rage case was cancelled after he pleaded guilty to
Source: Driver in bicyclist crash pleads to lesser offenses | Local Crime & Courts | pantagraph.com
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What happens in traffic court or in a criminal case may be used to support the claims of a civil law suit for damages related to negligent driving.
The wanted driver was in a 2012 Jeep Cherokee struck a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt at North Broadway and Cass Avenue about 11:30 p.m., police said.
Of course, leaving the scene is a crime. Causing damage to another person as a result of negligent driving is civil violation that may be grounds for damages.