Cheyenne Personal Injury Lawyer - Automobile Accidents

Cheyenne To Pass Cell Phone Ban

Chrissie Cole — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:15:00 GMT

The Cheyenne City Council recently voted 7-1 to pass a ban on using cell phones while driving, with the exception of hands-free devices. But, until October 15, police will only enforce it if a cell phone is a contributing factor in a crash.

Officers are not going to stop vehicles with out-of-state plates, as its cell phone wielding driver would presumably be using the device to find his way around, said Councilman Don Pierson, the city’s former police chief.

On the other hand, local residents will be stopped, ticketed and fined," Pierson said.

According to Rick Kaysen, crews will be putting up signs at the city’s major entrances warning visitors of the ban.

An estimated 20 percent of drivers are text while behind the wheel, according to a Nationwide Insurance study last year. Among young people, between the ages of 18 to 24, that number skyrockets to 66 percent.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

88 Died in Thai Plane Crash- Many Tourists Aboard

Jenny Albano — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 20:31:40 GMT

A plane carrying many foreign tourists crashed Sunday, September 16, in Thailand. The plane was trying to land while it was raining onto the Phuket, a small Thai island. The plane then split in to and burst into flames, authorities reported at least 88 people have died from the crash.

The budget One-Two-Go Airlines domestic flight OG269 was carrying 123 passengers and seven crew members from the capital, Bangkokm to Phuket, popular among tourists for its pristine beaches.

The plane crashed and then skidded off the runway, and then the plane broke in two. Officials think that the weather was a factor in the crash because visibility was bad when the plane was landing. The pilot was trying to make a go-around, but the plane lost balance and crashed.

One passenger said before the plane crashed he sensed that something was wrong. The passenger, identified as Sean, said that he heard a banging noise just before the plane went down. The passengers said they escaped the burning plane through the windows. Many said they feared the plane would explode so they ran as quickly as possible.

The health minister of Thialand said that that 60 bodies were retrieved quickly, but the rest took many hours to find. Out of the passengers on the plane 78 of them were tourists.

It is known that there were number of Americans that were on the flight. Four Americans were killed and at least one American survived. She is in a Thai hospital in stable condition.

This crash is the country's deadliest aviation accident since Dec. 11, 1998.

For more information on this subject, please refer to our section on Airlines, Cruises, Buses, and Other Mass Transit Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jenny Albano

Seat Belts Save Lives in Car Crashes

April Armani — Tue, 29 May 2007 16:54:39 GMT

Wearing a seat belt seems like commonsense, however, a large number of drivers and passengers on the road still don't buckle up.

New Jersey Gov. Jon S. Corzine aired a public service announcement in which he matter of factly tells viewers that not wearing his seat belt almost cost him his life.

"I'm New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine, and I should be dead," he says at the start of his 30-second PSA. Gov. Corzine was involved in a car crash on April 12 in New Jersey. During the ad Corzine actually tells viewers the extent of his injuries -- 15 bones broken in 18 places, more than half of his blood lost, eight days spent in intensive care. The accident threw Corzine from the passenger seat to the rear of his sport utility vehicle.
The vehicle's driver was wearing his seat belt His trooper driver and was hospitalized for just one day.

There were an estimated 43,300 road deaths nationwide last year. An estimated 55 percent of those killed -- roughly 24,000 people -- were not wearing seat belts.

A grim reminder to buckle up. Car crashes can happen to anyone. If you are injured in a car crash, call the attorneys at Bachus & Schanker. We can help.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by April Armani

Wyoming traffic fatalities up 15 percent

Staff Writer — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 20:48:21 GMT

Preliminary data released from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports last year's traffic fatality statistics.

While Colorado's traffic fatalities decreased by 12 percent or 73 lives, Wyoming's number of fatalities increased by 15 percent. Wyoming State Troopers say increased traffic volume on the state's roads may be a contributing factor to the increase in deaths.

Nationally, there were 16 states that had a five percent or more drop in deaths on roadways.

If someone you know has been involved in a motor vehicle accident that resulted in injury or death, it may be in your best interest to speak with a personal injury attorney. For a free case evaluation, simply click on the form at the right.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Staff Writer

Truck driver falls asleep and survives crash

Staff Writer — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 16:34:17 GMT

Earlier this month a truck driver hauling eggs fell asleep at the wheel, drifted off the road and crashed into a ditch. Miraculously, the driver survived the truck accident, though his semi was completely mangled.

The accident occurred on Wyoming Highway 220 near Casper, Wyoming. Fortunately for the driver, passersby stopped to help lift the hood off of him before ambulances arrived.

Apparently the semi truck was mangled and in several pieces.

At the Wyoming Medical Center, Elbers told Wyatt he thought he fell asleep but could not remember much about the accident.
Because there were no skid marks to help measure the speed, Wyatt estimated the truck probably was traveling at the 65 mph legal limit.

The trucking accident, which fortunately did not injure the driver or anyone else, is a reminder that truck drivers need to stop when they are feeling drowsy, and that they should follow federal guidelines for safe travel.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Staff Writer

Semi truck accident blocks highway

Staff Writer — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 13:33:20 GMT

A trucking accident on Friday, January 4, involving a fuel tanker semi and a car, caused the road to close until Saturday, according to a Local News 8 report.

The accident occurred Friday afternoon between Alpine, Wyoming and Hoback Junction (US 26/89). Minor injuries were reported.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Staff Writer

Fatal accident reminds us to stay safe

Staff Writer — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 12:00:56 GMT

A tragic one-car accident in Green River, Wyoming, in November involved a Boulder family in an SUV that rolled over, taking the life of an 11-year-old girl and injuring a 5-year-old girl.

Apparently, the driver of the Yukon became distracted, went off the road and overcorrected, causing the vehicle to roll. Neither of the two children were wearing a seatbelt or restraint and they were ejected from the vehicle. One died immediately and the other was airlifted to the hospital.

This tragic accident is a sad reminder to stay safe during the busy holiday traffic season and always. Here are some safety reminders:

Always buckle up.
Do NOT drink and drive.
Obey speed limits.
Do not drive in inclement weather.
Be aware and alert at all times.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Staff Writer

Fatal school bus accident raises belt debate

Staff Writer — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 08:32:14 GMT

A tragic school bus accident in Huntsville, Alabama, last week involving students from Lee High School has made national headlines. Four students died in the accident, and many others were injured. The tragedy has brought the debate about seatbelts on school buses to the forefront.

Proponents of seatbelts on school buses say that they could save lives and serious injuries. Would the Alabama school bus accident have caused these deaths if the students had been required to wear harness seatbelts? No one knows for sure.

Others raise the points that school buses are already the safest way for students to travel to and from school, with much fewer accidents and deaths occuring in buses vs. automobiles.

The National Transportation Safety Board is now in the hot seat, as they evaluate school bus safety and consider the seat belt debate.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Staff Writer

Motorcycles and Cars Don't Mix in Park County--Again

Staff Writer — Sat, 26 Aug 2006 18:58:33 GMT

A thirty-five-year-old man riding his motorcycle was struck by a vehicle whose driver failed to apply her turn signal and turned into the motorcycle without notice. The operator of the motorcycle was struck on the right side causing severe bruising and deep tissue pain and discoloration of his leg and ankle. The motorcycle operator was recently awarded damages in the Fifth Judicial District of Park County; William Simpson was the attorney of record for the driver of the motorcycle.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Staff Writer

Motorcycles and Cars Don't Mix in Park County

Staff Writer — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 18:51:50 GMT

In a confidential settlement, William Simpson's client was awarded damages for medical bills and loss of wages for cervical injuries, a dislocated shoulder and fractured ankle suffered when a vehicle pulled out in front of the his motorcycle without warning. In an attempt to avoid the accident, the motorcycle driver struck a portion of the vehicle sending both the driver and passenger of the motorcycle some twenty feet.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Staff Writer