June 2009 Archives

One would think that in this age of advanced technology we would avoid hearing about head-on collisions between subway cars. Unfortunately, this is not the case. In fact, just this week the Washington Metro experienced its worst catastrophe in its 33 year history. Nine dead, eighty injured and experts are asking what might have gone wrong. A review of the many factors that could have lead to the collision leads to one conclusion. Even in the age of amazing technology, we are always at risk because of bad administrative decisions or human error.

If you have been involved in a car accident, and it was not your fault, in most instances you are entitled to get a rental car. In an accident case you may keep the rental until the repairs are completed to your car. If your car is a total loss, you should be able to keep the rental until you receive the total loss check. In accident cases, and while on vacation, you may wonder whether you should obtain the rental insurance the company offers. The answer in most cases should be no.