Archive for September, 2010

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30
Sep

Two killed in Terre Haute truck accident

WTHI-TV reports that two teens were killed in a Terre Haute truck accident.

The accident occurred when the vehicle the teens were riding in crossed the intersection of SR 63 and Bolton Road into the path of a semi.

According to the police report, the truck driver could not slow down in time to avoid hitting the vehicle.

The driver of the car and one passenger were airlifted to the hospital to be treated for internal injuries suffered in the Terre Haute truck accident. Two passengers in the vehicle were killed at the scene of the Terre Haute truck accident.

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Do you think it would be safer if trucks were only permitted to travel on interstates? Is it dangerous for other vehicles to have them on smaller roads?

If you have been injured in a Terre Haute truck accident, the Terre Haute truck accident attorneys at Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin can help you.

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23
Sep

Two injured in Terre Haute auto accident

The Tribune Star reports that two people were injured in a Terre Haute auto accident.

The single vehicle accident happened when the 82 year-old driver failed to slow down for stopped traffic in a construction zone. The driver swerved to avoid hitting the traffic and traveled down an embankment before coming to stop near some railroad tracks.

Both the driver and an occupant were transported to the hospital complaining of pain from the Terre Haute auto accident.

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Do you think there should be higher penalties for Terre Haute auto accidents caused in construction zones? These are work sites, and there is often a greater potential for a worker to get injured. Do you think there should be more accountability for drivers who disregard posted speed limits?

If you have been injured in a Terre Haute auto accident, the Terre Haute auto accident lawyers at Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin can help you.

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16
Sep

Interstate closed following Terre Haute auto accident

WTHI-TV reports that a four-vehicle Terre Haute auto accident shut down a portion of the interstate for several hours.

The Terre Haute auto accident happened when a dump truck towing a trailer loaded with equipment approached a construction zone at a high rate of speed. Traffic in the construction zone had slowed down, and the driver of the dump truck was unable to slow down in time to avoid hitting the vehicle in front of him in the Terre Haute auto accident.

He also hit another vehicle and did minor damage to a fourth vehicle in the Terre Haute auto accident.

Two people were taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries following the Terre Haute auto accident.

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What do you think the penalty should be for those found guilty of causing Terre Haute auto accidents because of a high rate of speed?

If you have been the victim of a Terre Haute auto accident, the Terre Haute auto accident lawyers at Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin can help you.

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9
Sep

Teen injured in Terre Haute auto accident

WTHI reports that a teen has been injured in a Terre Haute auto accident as a result of using her cell phone while driving.

According to police, the 19-year-old was traveling eastbound when she lost control of her vehicle while reaching for her cell phone. The vehicle left the road and struck an embankment and then a culvert in the Terre Haute auto accident.

The teen was transported to the hospital and was treated and released following the Terre Haute auto accident. No citations were issued.

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Do you think there should be mandatory laws everywhere restricting the use of cell phones while driving to prevent Terre Haute auto accident? What about other things that distract drivers, like eating; do you think this should be illegal as well to prevent Terre Haute auto accidents?

If you have been injured in a Terre Haute auto accident, the Terre Haute auto accident attorneys at Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin can help you.

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