What are some good official sources for post-catastrophe, post-accident, or post-emergency reporting? [more inside]
posted by ollyollyoxenfree on Sep 3, 2009 - 5 answers

Suggestions for dealing with an increase in potty accidents in an almost-four-year-old? [more inside]
posted by leahwrenn on Jun 16, 2009 - 9 answers

Is there a scientific explanation for rubbernecking beyond "simple curiosity"? Are we predisposed as a species to run towards danger? [more inside]
posted by zarq on Jun 8, 2009 - 13 answers

Liability filter: I was involved in accident and need to know if I will be held liable. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 23, 2009 - 15 answers

What are the repercussions for someone operating a wheelchair or motorized scooter who repeatedly runs into and/or injures others--accidentally or otherwise? Are the wheelchair-bound required to have insurance? Who pays for damages? Can restrictions be put on their speed or on the areas in which they're allowed to operate their wheelchairs? I'm seeking resources and/or detailed information for a research project and so far haven't had much luck.
posted by curiousindc on Mar 11, 2009 - 8 answers

Our SUV was probably totaled today. The police wrote the other party a ticket for running a red light, so blame shouldn't be an issue. Both airbags blew up front, which I think will likely total it without even factoring in the rest of the damage. However, I've never been involved with a totaled car situation, so I'm trying to get my act together to make sure I don't get screwed by the settlement. What do I need to know? [more inside]
posted by COD on Mar 10, 2009 - 19 answers

Is a young woman more likely to get killed/injured in a car crash or a violent crime? [more inside]
posted by sixcolors on Apr 21, 2008 - 15 answers

My friend's just bought a nice new Moog Etherwave! Unfortunately, he plugged it in to the mains with just a plug converter, and since we're in Australia (240V) instead of the US, where the Moog came from (120V or something) - boom. Can we fix this? Would he have just have fried the power supply rather than the Moog itself? If so, can we just cut the cable, buy a new power supply (and transformer), and splice it on? Would that be a horrible nightmare?
posted by nicolas léonard sadi carnot on Dec 27, 2007 - 4 answers

My dog got hit by a car this morning. She is not allowed out unleashed (normally) but got out this morning and ran in front of a car. There are a lot of snowbanks around so I do not fault the driver. However, his car was damaged a bit, front skirt. Should I offer to repair the damages? The driver did stop and was very concerned for the dog.
posted by anonymous on Dec 17, 2007 - 37 answers

Immigration Statistics: I'm trying to find statistics on auto accidents involving undeclared immigrants. My google-fu is failing me. Any suggestions?
posted by jaronson on Jan 3, 2007 - 4 answers

A speeding driver just about rear-ended my delivery truck. I know how long her skidmarks are. Can I determine how fast she was driving? [more inside]
posted by jdroth on Dec 21, 2006 - 19 answers

could there actually be a reason why so many of the bad drivers in the 'hoods around here make a particularly dangerous move so often: left-turns from the far-right lane, and vice versa? [more inside]
posted by garfy3 on Aug 18, 2006 - 17 answers

Can you name famous (or notable) people who died in car accidents at the height of their fame? [more inside]
posted by zaebiz on Jun 14, 2006 - 47 answers

I am interested in the physics of motor vehicle accidents. The most basic question I have is which of Newton's laws, if I am understanding them properly, is at work in the following situations: 1) You're driving in a straight line and suddenly you jerk the wheel in one direction. This makes the car start to roll. 2) You're driving and you fall asleep at the wheel, so the car drifts to one side. You wake up suddenly, jerk the wheel in the opposite direction, and the car starts to roll. 3) You round a sharp curve too fast and roll the car. If anybody would like to give detailed explanations of the physics of each of these situations, hopefully without calculus, that would be great, as well. thanks!
posted by soulbarn on Mar 23, 2006 - 12 answers

Screw-up filter: help me camouflage peroxide marks on a favorite greyish brown cotton tank top [more inside]
posted by junkbox on Mar 3, 2006 - 10 answers

I caused a very small car accident last month (no damage to the other car). I was required to report in court. Rather than just paying a fine, because I'm under 21 they are requiring me to go through this program called Teens Learning Control. It consists of lots of 4 hour seminars, 1 test, and 8 hours of community service. I'm 19, a full time college student, and also working full-time as a web designer in a design firm. I have no time to do any of this and the whole situations is ridiculous. I'm not asking to completely get off scott free. Why can't I just pay a fine. What are my options? Any Advice? I have to report back to court on march 30th with the program completed.
posted by icespide on Feb 27, 2006 - 55 answers

Is there such a thing as "accident prone and am I currently experiencing it? [more inside]
posted by Xurando on Feb 18, 2006 - 8 answers

Has anyone ever been maimed or killed running with scissors? [more inside]
posted by Suparnova on Feb 2, 2006 - 23 answers

In California, can my broken Casio camera be fixed or replaced under warranty even if it broke from me accidently knocking it against my chair? [more inside]
posted by Korou on Aug 27, 2005 - 6 answers

I've been driving a car for about a decade now, and it's suddenly occurred to me that I'm now completely paranoid about anyone else driving me somewhere. I'm constantly checking the mirrors while they drive, and getting stressed because I think they should be braking sooner or driving in a different lane. It even happens when I catch a bus. Has anyone else experienced this? How did you get over it?
posted by Jimbob on Feb 8, 2005 - 27 answers

I'm pretty damned sure that it was the District Attorney of this town that almost hit me with his SUV the other day. Should I write him a letter? [more inside]
posted by interrobang on Dec 23, 2004 - 39 answers

Why would my 6 year old cat suddenly stop using the box? (more) [more inside]
posted by mathowie on Oct 17, 2004 - 19 answers

Car accident question:
If you go report a car accident a day or two after it happened at the police station and it was your fault, can you still get a ticket for following too closely, failure to yield, etc?
posted by jmd82 on Feb 8, 2004 - 15 answers