My uncle Denny was quite a character. He was probably the toughest guy in the neighborhood where I grew up in Chicago. Everybody knew who he was, though he could hardly remember anyone himself. He was outspoken, and always stood up for what he believed- even when it was wrong- which it usually was. But when he bought that 1969 Nova, that was the best choice he ever made! … [Read more...] about My Crazy Uncle and His ’69 Nova
Archives for November 2012
Driver Beware: Truck Accidents During the Holidays
Large trucks are a common site on roadways throughout the US. People are used to seeing semi trucks next to them during rush hour, merging in and out of lanes as they pass through cities on their way to a destination across the state or country. We depend on truck drivers to carry goods across the country – filling our local grocery stores and shopping malls. With so many … [Read more...] about Driver Beware: Truck Accidents During the Holidays
DUI Testing: Field Sobriety Test for DWI
Drinking and driving is a serious problem in society today, with major convictions and a large number of arrests. Law enforcement has cracked down severely in all parts of the country and are using any means at their disposal to get drunk drivers off the streets. Here are a few facts to know. … [Read more...] about DUI Testing: Field Sobriety Test for DWI
Accidents: A Personal Disaster
Hurricane Sandy has proven to be a devastating event for much of the East Coast, with New York and New Jersey being particularly hard hit. Gale force winds swept trees out of their roots, and tossed cars around like they were nothing. Boats were found on streets, houses were gutted, and downed power lines left millions of New Yorkers without power. Hundreds of thousands of … [Read more...] about Accidents: A Personal Disaster
Staying Safe Next to a Truck
In the United States we rely heavily on the commercial trucking industry to carry goods back and forth from port to port, state to state, east coast to west. Without large trucks it would be difficult for consumers to have oranges from Florida in the winter or new cars in Ohio dealerships that come into the Tacoma, Washington docks. Truck drivers perform a service for … [Read more...] about Staying Safe Next to a Truck