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Police Struggle to Crack Down on Distracted Truck Drivers
Everyone knows how distracting a cell phone can be when you’re behind the wheel. In 2014 alone, 3,179 people were killed in accidents that reportedly involved distracted driving. Most of us would hope that people who drive professionally, like commercial truckers, would be more sensible than the general population in this regard. Unfortunately, a number…
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Tom Crosley Featured in mySA: “Distracted Driving is the New DWI.”
In an effort to raise awareness about the tragic death of Robert “Bobby” Cornish as a result of another driver texting and driving, Tom Crosley announced that he will be representing the Cornish’s family (Robert’s pregnant wife and two daughters) pro bono in a wrongful death lawsuit. You can read more of the story on…
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Tom Crosley Featured in KENS5 Eyewitness News Segment on Wrongful Death Lawsuit
KENS5 Eyewitness News reported on the senseless and tragic death of Robert “Bobby” Cornish, who was killed as a result of a collision on Loop 410 in San Antonio. The teenage driver who struck him was distracted, and the Cornish family is working with Tom Crosley to file a wrongful death lawsuit. “What we are…
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KSAT 12 News Covers Distracted Driving Crash and “Bobby’s Law”
Footage from the press conference earlier this week at the Crosley Law Firm offices was recently featured on KSAT 12 News during a segment covering the crash that killed Robert “Bobby” Cornish as well as the legislation filed in Austin that aims to ban texting and driving throughout Texas. At the press conference, Tom Crosley…
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“Bobby’s Law” One of a Record Number of Pre-Filed Bills for 2017
At Crosley Law Firm, we are intimately familiar with tragedy. Time and time again, we have seen and sought to provide some relief for those who have been injured or lost loved ones because of others’ negligence or wrongdoing. Despite regularly encountering so much tragedy, we firmly believe that law is a vehicle for positive…
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Tom Crosley Advocating for “Bobby’s Law” to Ban Texting and Driving in Texas
On September 22, 2016, Robert Cornish was killed by a distracted teen driver while he was investigating a problem with his trailer on the shoulder of Loop 410. The 32-year-old left behind two young children and his pregnant wife. His death was a senseless and heartbreaking loss that could have been prevented. For the first…
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The Big Data Behind Bad Driving—and How Insurers Use It
Benefits and Concerns About Usage-Based Insurance Let’s say an insurance company offers you the opportunity to lower your premium by using a tracking device or app while you’re driving. By having your car’s speed, brake rhythm, turn tightness, and other driving factors monitored, you can prove to an insurance company that you are a safe,…