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Accidents Remain the Top Cause of New York Traumatic Brain Injuries

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:00:06 +0000

Accidents, including falls and motor vehicle crashes, remain the number-one cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in New York, according to statistics compiled by the New York Department of Health. Traumatic brain injuries often leave lingering disabilities, including problems with memory, communication, and motor skills, with severe traumatic brain injuries frequently resulting in death or permanent disability. [...]

Maryland Summer Safety: Tips for Preventing a Child Drowning Accident

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:59:16 +0000

Unintentional summer drownings claim an average of 10 lives per day across the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Over half these deaths involve children under 14 years of age, making accidental drowning the number two cause of death in this age group after motor vehicle accidents. Here are some ways to help prevent accidental drowning: Supervise children at all [...]

Mesa Car Collision: Multiple Vehicle Crash

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 05:04:04 +0000

As experienced Mesa car collision attorneys, we were shocked to learn of a serious collision reported by ABC 15 News on Wednesday, May 2, 2012. Just before 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning, two cars collided near Gilbert Road on Red Mountain Freeway Loop 202. The seriousness of the crash shut down the eastbound lanes on Red Mountain Freeway and the crash blocked those lanes through the morning commute. Police are sti [...]

4 Facts about Malpractice

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 05:00:19 +0000

Medical malpractice claims get a lot of attention in the media. When they do, it’s usually because there was a very large jury award and the number impresses people. Unfortunately, the reporting seldom goes as far into the reasons that the case was filed as it does into the size of the jury award. It’s important to understand that these cases usually are not at all frivolous. Here are four things to con [...]

Two People Hospitalized after Somerton Truck Crash

admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:00:23 +0000

As experienced Somerton auto accident attorneys, we were saddened by the news of a crash that hurt two people on May 3, according to the Yuma Sun. Around 9:20 a.m. at the intersection of Avenue G and County 20th Street, a small pickup truck rear-ended a large fuel truck. The impact of the crash severely injured both people riding in the pickup truck. Both people had to be rescued from the truck by emergency crews a [...]

Human Error, Vehicle Malfunction, Environment All Play Role in New York Car Accidents

admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 05:02:07 +0000

Over 300,000 car accidents occur in New York each year, according to the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles. Over half of these accidents, luckily, don’t result in injuries or deaths. Those accidents that do cause injury or death, however, can result from a wide range of causes, which can be broken down into three categories: human error, vehicle malfunction, and environment. Accidents caused by human error [...]

Gilbert Traffic Accident Injures Police Officer

admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 05:00:50 +0000

As experienced Gilbert traffic accident attorneys, we are deeply concerned for the police officer and other individuals hurt in a three-vehicle collision on May 2, according to reports by AZ Central News. The accident took place when three vehicles, including a police cruiser, collided on the Santan Loop 202 near Gilbert Road shortly after 7 a.m. The wreck blocked three lanes of tra [...]

May is the Cruelest Month for Teen Driver Accidents

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:06:44 +0000

April may be the “cruelest month” in poetry, but accidents involving teenage drivers spike sharply in May, according to a recent report released by Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance. According to the report, insurance claims filed by 16- or 17-year-old drivers tend to spike in May and October. As many as one-third of accidents during these months tend to involve a driver under the age of 18. These accidents freque [...]

Maryland Receiving $1.8 Million Settlement from Abbott in Drug Marketing Case

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:01:39 +0000

As part of a national settlement with Abbott Laboratories over allegations of illegal drug marketing, Maryland is expected to receive a $1.8 million settlement. The Baltimore Sun reports that the Illinois-based company will pay $100 million to 44 U.S. states where officials claimed the company marketed the drug Depakote for uses other than those approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Depakote is u [...]

Driver Who Killed Pregnant Woman in Fort Lauderdale Crash is Charged

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:51:09 +0000

A woman who crashed her car into a Fort Lauderdale pool cabana last March, killing a pregnant woman and her unborn child, has been charged with two counts of DUI manslaughter. As reported in a previous blog, the 34-year-old driver smashed into the poolside cabana at the Riverside Hotel in Fort Lauderdale after losing control of her car. The victim was a tourist from Boston and was seven months pregnant at the time [...]

Blow-Up Banzai Splash Pool Slide Recalled after Woman’s Death

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:23:43 +0000

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recalling an inflatable water slide that has been linked to the death of a Colorado woman. The CPSC announced the inflatable water slide recall of 21,000 units in cooperation with retailers Wal-Mart and Toys R Us, which had been selling the slides. The commission says that the in-ground pool blow-up slide — called the “Banzai Splash” — is defective and [...]

New “Reincarnated Carrier” Rule Takes Effect May 29

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:01:18 +0000

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently created new rules to make the agency more efficient at tracking down “reincarnated carriers” who violate FMCSA safety rules. The new rules go into effect May 29, 2012. A “reincarnated carrier” is one that, when placed out of service by an FMCSA inspector for truck safety violations, simply shuts down business under its current Department of Tr [...]

Phoenix Car Wreck Injures Multiple People, Destroys Apartment

admin — Sat, 12 May 2012 17:00:10 +0000

As experienced Phoenix car wreck attorneys, we were taken aback by an incident that saw a car smash through an apartment reported by ABC 15 on May 4. A mother and her two children were asleep in bed when a car carrying a man and two children smashed into the room. According to reports, the man was driving on Greenway Parkway when he suddenly veered off the road at Greenway Road, wen [...]

Four Sent to Hospital after DUI Gilbert Car Crash

admin — Sat, 12 May 2012 05:01:21 +0000

As experienced Gilbert car crash attorneys, we were shocked by news of a serious DUI collision involving multiple underage teenagers on May 5, as reported by ABC 15 News. A 21-year-old driver who had been drinking was driving on Lindsay Boulevard late Saturday evening when their vehicle struck another vehicle carrying two people. The driver and the passenger in the other vehicle were transported to the hospital to [...]

Tongue Stud Affects Outcome of New Jersey Woman’s Blood Alcohol Test

admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 17:00:33 +0000

A New Jersey woman had her DWI charges reduced after proving that her tongue stud should not have been in at the time of the Breathalyzer test. According to a news report in The Mount Olive Chronicle, the 29-year-old woman registered a .21 blood alcohol reading soon after officers arrested her. The blood alcohol test results were not admissible in court because under New Jersey law, individuals being given the test [...]

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Reminds You to Wear a Helmet

admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:35:14 +0000

As May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, it is important to make sure you are taking all the necessary safety precautions when you are out riding. This includes both riding defensively and wearing the appropriate safety gear, and one of the most important pieces of safety gear you should never leave home without is a helmet. Why Wear a Helmet? Motorcyclists are provided with little to no protection by their bik [...]

Understanding the Effects of a Maryland DUI Conviction on Professional Life

admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 05:03:19 +0000

The criminal penalties and consequences one faces as a result of a Maryland drunk driving conviction are frequently discussed and, while jail time and fines are serious punishments, many often overlook how detrimental a conviction can be for one’s professional life. By being convicted of driving under the influence (DUI), a worker may face changes to his or her existing job privileges, may be fired, or may have d [...]

Casa Grande Car Wreck Kills Multiple People

admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 05:01:42 +0000

As experienced Casa Grande car wreck attorneys, we were dismayed by the large number of deaths and injuries reported by ABC 15 News in a collision on Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012. The crash occurred after a high speed chase involving Homeland Security, the U.S. Border Patrol, and the Casa Grande police. At approximately 1:00 a.m. the three agencies were tracking two vehicles they believed were carrying illegal immigran [...]

Flagstaff Car Crash Injures Girl on Skateboard

admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 05:00:31 +0000

As experienced Flagstaff car crash attorneys, we are shocked by reports of an accident involving a girl on a skateboard on Wednesday, March 2, 2012, according to the Arizona Daily Sun. The 19-year-old girl was walking her dog and skateboarding near the intersection of Paradise Road and East Linda Vista Drive when she was struck by a car. The girl was transported to a nearby medical [...]

Young Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run Tucson Traffic Accident

admin — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:00:18 +0000

As experienced Tucson hit-and-run accident attorneys, we were deeply distraught at the death of a pedestrian in a crash reported by KGUN 9 News on April 27. A 15-year-old boy was crossing I-19 at the junction with Irvington Road late that night when he was struck by a vehicle. The driver of the vehicle reportedly did not stop and continued down the freeway, leaving the downed pedestrian in the road. Initial reports [...]

Dog Food Salmonella Outbreak Sickens Owners

admin — Thu, 10 May 2012 05:05:35 +0000

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed that at least 14 people in nine states have been sickened by an outbreak of salmonella from tainted dog food. The salmonella-tainted food was made at Diamond Pet Foods’ South Carolina plant — the same plant that in 2005 was linked to dog food contaminated with toxic mold. Dozens of dogs died during that outbreak and Diamond Pet Foods offere [...]

Young Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run Tucson Traffic Accident

admin — Thu, 10 May 2012 05:02:33 +0000

Tucson Collision Injures Motorcycle Rider

admin — Thu, 10 May 2012 05:00:41 +0000

As Tucson motorcycle crash lawyers with years of experience handling motorcycle wrecks, we were distressed by the news of an accident reported by the Tucson Police Department on April 26. A vehicle was driving down Holly Avenue when it collided with a motorcycle at Speedway Boulevard just before 8:30 p.m. The motorcycle overturned in the collision and the driver sustained injuries, [...]

Commercial Truck and Bus Accidents Continue to Decrease

admin — Wed, 09 May 2012 19:56:20 +0000

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reports that the number of fatal accidents involving tractor-trailers and/or commercial buses has been decreasing steadily in recent years, even as the number of vehicle miles traveled by these vehicles each year has gone up. From 2005 to 2007, the total number of deaths each year due to large truck and bus crashes has decreased from 5,539 to 5,099, according [...]

Commercial Truck and Bus Accidents Continue to Decrease

admin — Wed, 09 May 2012 19:56:20 +0000

NHTSA Intensifies Its Analysis of 2004 Ford and Mercury Minivan Defects

admin — Wed, 09 May 2012 19:35:24 +0000

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently began a hands-on analysis of 2004 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey minivans after several more reports of corrosion reached the agency’s ears, according to a recent article in the Detroit Free Press. The NHTSA opened an investigation in 2011 after receiving 18 separate complaints that corrosion in the body of the minivans was preventing the thi [...]

Safety Tips for Maryland Travelers Using 15-Passenger Vans

admin — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:00:34 +0000

As summer is fast approaching in Maryland, everyone from families to friends to college students may be busy planning a trip to have some fun in the sun. While there are many modes of transport that can take you to your seasonal destination, large groups of travelers will likely need a large vehicle that can safely accommodate everyone. One such option for big groups of vacationers is a 15-passenger van, and the Na [...]

NJ Man Arrested for DWI Three Times in 16 Days

admin — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:00:30 +0000

A 45-year-old New Jersey man faces DWI (driving while intoxicated) charges for the third time in 16 days. According to a United Press International news report, the third DWI arrest occurred at an intersection in Vineland when the man allegedly pulled his 1998 Buick into an intersection, forcing a police officer to veer into another lane. Officers found a 40-ounce bottle of beer in his vehicle at the time of the in [...]

One Person Seriously Injured in Prescott Valley Traffic Accident

admin — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:00:16 +0000

As experienced Prescott Valley traffic accident attorneys, we are truly concerned for the person injured in a head on collision on Saturday, April 27th, 2012, according the Prescott Daily Courier. A car was travelling down Highway 69 when it collided head on with another vehicle at the intersection with Glassford Hill Road on Saturday evening. The driver of one of the vehicles involved sustained serious injuries an [...]

Nationwide Fungal Eye Infections Linked to Ocala, Florida Lab

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 05:05:14 +0000

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed that 33 cases of a rare fungal eye infection have been linked to two products manufactured by Franck’s Compounding Lab in Ocala, Florida. According to the CDC, all of the patients involved had undergone some type of eye procedure, including surgery or injections. Twenty-four of the patients required follow-up surgery and 23 have reported some [...]

Nationwide Fungal Eye Infections Linked to Ocala, Florida Lab

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 05:03:26 +0000

Statistics on Snowflake Distracted Driving Accidents

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 05:00:49 +0000

Each year, Snowflake distracted driving accidents injure dozens of people in the city, and as experienced Arizona cell phone car crash attorneys, we are shocked at the number of people who engage in distracting behaviors while driving. In 2010, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) reported 64 car crashes in the city of Snowflake. While none of these accidents resulted in death, multiple people were serio [...]

Tips for Teen Motorcycle Safety in New York

admin — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:55:58 +0000

Teens who have valid driver’s licenses may also earn their motorcycle endorsement and drive motorcycles under New York law. If your teen is considering a motorcycle, here are some safety tips to consider, courtesy of the New York Department of Health. Speed is the leading cause of motorcycle accidents among 16- to 19-year-olds. If your teen will be riding a motorcycle, set strict rules for speed that consider th [...]

NHTSA Considers Requiring Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication in New Cars

admin — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:09:20 +0000

Vehicle-to-vehicle communication, or V2V, systems allow vehicles to “talk” to one another when performing a wide range of driving tasks. Although many of the systems are still being developed, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is already discussing whether or not to require these systems to be installed in new vehicles once all the bugs are worked out – and when such a requirement [...]

Increased Truck Tonnage Indicates Reviving Economy

admin — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:00:42 +0000

The amount of tonnage, or the weight of goods hauled by commercial truck drivers, increased 0.2 percent in March 2012 over the 0.5 percent increase in February, bringing the total increase since March 2011 to 2.7 percent, according to the American Trucking Association. The increase is one of the smallest in the past decade, but it represents an increase in the overall health of the economy as more manufacturers ne [...]

21-Year-Old Dies from Injuries Sustained in Westminster Auto Accident

admin — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:07:58 +0000

The Carroll County Times reports that a 21-year-old woman from Sykesville has unfortunately lost her life following a recent Westminster motor vehicle accident. The woman was driving her 2006 Ford F-250 truck on the 1900 block of Nicodemus Road on April 28 around 1 a.m. when her vehicle reportedly left the roadway and hit several trees. Only one other person, a 23-year-old from Union Bridge who was the passenger in [...]

Hero Campaign Promotes Use of Designated Drivers in New Jersey

admin — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:07:55 +0000

Bill and Muriel Elliott started The Hero Campaign to help promote the use of designated drivers following the death of their son John, a Navy ensign. New Jersey bars and clubs that join the campaign agree to offer free non-alcoholic drinks like soda to individuals at their club who have agreed to be the designated driver for their group. According to a news report in The Press of Atlantic City, The Hero Campaign ha [...]

Boston Motorcycle Attorney, Tom Kiley, Proud Sponsor of New England Warrior Benefit

admin — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:05:06 +0000

As a founding partner of the Boston personal injury law firm the Kiley Law Group and an avid motorcycle enthusiast, Tom Kiley has made it his life’s work to provide Massachusetts motorcycle accident victims and victims of other personal injury accidents with the legal representation and support they need to obtain justice and the financial compensation to which they are entitled. His support for injured victims a [...]

Boston Motorcycle Attorney, Tom Kiley, Proud Sponsor of New England Warrior Benefit

admin — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:04:16 +0000

Irvine Nursing Home Lawyers Helping Injured Victims

admin — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:06:11 +0000

The explosive growth of nursing home populations in the last twenty years is not a phenomenon that is expected to change in the future. As the Baby Boomer generation ages, more and more senior adults will find a need for nursing home care, especially since the upcoming younger generations will need to have two incomes in many cases. When one partner cannot stay at home to care for an aged parent, nursing homes ar [...]

Injuries Suspected in Phoenix Traffic Crash

admin — Fri, 04 May 2012 17:00:13 +0000

As Phoenix car crash attorneys with experience in handling uncommon cases, we were shocked by a collision on Thursday, April 26th, 2012, according to reports by Fox 10 News. The accident was caused by a pickup truck driving on I-10 near the westbound exit for 83rd Avenue. The bed of the pickup truck was filled with furniture and appliances when it overturned on the freeway. Repor [...]

Friends Help Prevent Friends from Texting and Driving, Study Finds

admin — Fri, 04 May 2012 09:00:34 +0000

A recent survey performed by the Ad Council found that teenagers cite their friends as their number-one influence when it comes to driving safety, for better or worse. The findings show that young drivers are more likely to engage in dangerous distracted driving tasks, like texting or making cell phone calls, if their friends do the same things. The survey asked drivers between the ages of 16 and 24 to rank a list [...]

Computer System Failures Let Unauthorized Truckers Slip through Cracks

admin — Fri, 04 May 2012 09:00:05 +0000

The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) keeps computer databases of information about trucking companies, including whether they are properly registered with authorities and what types of safety violations, if any, the companies have had. Many states, including Missouri, keep track of the same information. Unfortunately, since these separate systems do not communicate with one another, it may t [...]

Sparta Man Arrested for Sleeping in Car while Under the Influence

admin — Fri, 04 May 2012 05:15:21 +0000

A 36-year-old man faces multiple charges including driving under the influence after police found him passed out in his car. According to The New Jersey Herald, the alleged DWI (driving while intoxicated) incident occurred in a parking lot along Woodport Road in Sparta. Officials say the man was slumped over the steering wheel of his parked Chevrolet Blazer with beer cans on the vehicle’s floor. After being w [...]

Sparta Man Arrested for Sleeping in Car while Under the Influence

admin — Fri, 04 May 2012 05:14:20 +0000

Construction Accidents in Rhode Island

admin — Fri, 04 May 2012 05:10:17 +0000

Construction is among the most dangerous work sectors in the world and in the United States. In fact, a 2010 census conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals that construction accidents account for more fatal work injuries than any other land-based industry. Out of 4,070 worker fatalities in private industry, 751 or 18.5% were in construction. The “fatal four” or the four leading causes of construc [...]

Construction Accidents in Rhode Island

admin — Fri, 04 May 2012 05:05:25 +0000

Study Links Higher Heart Attack Risks to Pradaxa

admin — Fri, 04 May 2012 05:05:19 +0000

While an unusually high number of serious bleeding episodes associated with the prescription blood thinner Pradaxa have been reported and are currently being investigated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a study released in January of this year points out another potential danger linked to the drug: an increased risk of heart attack. Researchers from the Cleveland Clinic based that conclusion on data [...]

Two Southwest Florida Grandparents Busted for Towing Child Behind SUV

admin — Fri, 04 May 2012 05:05:13 +0000

Statistically, kids may be safer when they drive with their grandparents — but not in the case of two Sarasota grandparents who decided it would be fun to drink, drive and tow their seven-year-old granddaughter behind their SUV in her toy car. Sarasota County Sheriff’s Deputies were traveling eastbound on Clark Road when they spotted the girl being towed up a parallel access road by her grandfather while her gr [...]

Two Southwest Florida Grandparents Busted for Towing Child Behind SUV

admin — Fri, 04 May 2012 05:03:48 +0000

Five Severely Hurt in Globe Car Crash

admin — Fri, 04 May 2012 05:03:37 +0000

As experienced Globe car crash attorneys, we were taken aback by the news of a serious accident that injured multiple people on Saturday, April 27th, 2012, according to Kiko News. Two cars were travelling on Wheatfields Road late Saturday night when they struck each other head on. Five people were seriously hurt in the accident and all were routed to nearby emergency rooms via life flight helicopter to be treated f [...]

Owner-Operator Independent Driver Association (OOIDA) Opposes Onboard Recorder Requirement

admin — Fri, 04 May 2012 00:45:57 +0000

The U.S. Senate is considering including in its next highway funding bill a requirement that all truck drivers, including independent owner-operators, install and use an electronic onboard recorder (EOBR) to track when the vehicle is in motion and where it is. While these devices can help truck drivers follow truck safety regulations and avoid fatigue, they have also been used to harass drivers, according to the Ow [...]

One Injured in Cottonwood Car Accident

admin — Thu, 03 May 2012 17:00:11 +0000

As Arizona car accident attorneys with experience in handling serious personal injury cases, we are deeply concerned for the status of a woman hurt in a crash reported by My Radio Place on Thursday, April 26th, 2012. The crash happened on Main Street when a car was rear-ended by another vehicle. One person, a pregnant woman, was transported to the nearby medical center for treatment [...]

Bronx Minivan Crash Kills Family of Seven

admin — Thu, 03 May 2012 05:01:40 +0000

An auto accident on the Bronx River Parkway sent a minivan crashing down a ravine onto the grounds of the Bronx Zoo, resulting in the deaths of seven family members riding in the van at the time. Investigators have not yet determined what caused the New York fatal car accident, which occurred when the minivan lost control, skidded across several lanes of traffic, and rolled off the roadway and down the side of the [...]

Bicyclist Run Over in Hit and Run Chandler Traffic Accident

admin — Thu, 03 May 2012 05:01:13 +0000

As experienced Chandler traffic accident attorneys, we were taken aback by the news of a crash that downed a bicycle rider on Saturday, April 29th, 2012, according to news reports on AZ Central. A bicyclist was pushing his bicycle across the intersection at Price Road and Chandler Boulevard when he was hit by an SUV making a right hand turn on the red light. Reports indicate that the driver looked to the left befor [...]

Motorcycles and Vehicle Accidents: A Dangerous Combination

admin — Thu, 03 May 2012 05:00:28 +0000

If you’re a motorcyclist, you deal with a much different world than automobile drivers deal with when they’re on the road. Motorcyclists have to be more attentive, more cautious and more prepared to deal with situations where they could be hurt or killed. In fact, such situations are par for the course where driving a motorcycle is concerned. Understanding Your Rights When you’re on a motorcycle, [...]

How Much is My Injury Claim Worth?

admin — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:00:14 +0000

The first question New Jersey injury lawyers often hear when taking a case is, “How much is my claim worth?” The actual value of an accident claim depends on a variety of factors, including the victim’s losses in the accident, type of insurance coverage involved and liability. Determining these factors helps identify a specific dollar amount when approaching an insurance company for a settlement. Economic Lo [...]

NHTSA Experiments with DUI Prevention Vehicle Technology

admin — Wed, 02 May 2012 05:01:04 +0000

Technology already exists that prevents a drunk driver from operating his or her vehicle, but could there be a day when vehicles can actually compensate for the actions of a drunk driver when he or she is driving? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has begun several research projects focused on creating automated vehicle systems which would warn drivers of other vehicles’ mistakes and prev [...]

Andrew Alpert Discusses Ignition Interlock Devices in Maryland

admin — Wed, 02 May 2012 05:01:02 +0000

Having spent years defending clients who are facing drunk driving charges in Maryland, Attorney Andrew Alpert understands the complexities of state DUI/DWI laws and the many consequences of a driving under the influence (DUI) conviction. Additionally, Andrew Alpert is a certified NHTSA field sobriety test instructor and has been certified to own and operate numerous breath testing instruments, giving him a unique i [...]

Michael Schreyer Highlights Some Common Types of Medical Malpractice

admin — Wed, 02 May 2012 05:00:56 +0000

Medical malpractice is defined as an act of medical negligence that results in undue harm or injury to the patient. An estimated 195,000 patients are killed each year due to medical error, and between 15,000 and 19,000 medical malpractice cases are brought against doctors annually. As a medical malpractice attorney, Michael Schreyer recognizes the seriousness of medical negligence and knows the devastating impact i [...]

Michigan Medical Malpractice Lawyers Discuss Unreported Medical Errors

admin — Wed, 02 May 2012 05:00:13 +0000

Michigan medical malpractice lawyers will help you if you believe that you or family members have suffered injuries due to a medical error. The negligent medical provider may be liable for significant damages for the failure to provide appropriate treatment, especially when the injuries and damages caused by the improper treatment are substantial. According to “The Safety Report” published by Tom Young, only 1 [...]

Bayer to Pay Out $110 Million in Yasmin and Yaz Birth Control Cases

admin — Tue, 01 May 2012 05:00:43 +0000

Bloomberg News has reported that Bayer AG agreed to pay at least $110 million to settle some 500 lawsuits over claims that its contraceptives Yasmin and Yaz allegedly caused venous thromboembolism (VTE). VTE is a condition in which blood clots occur and travel through the veins. Blood clots can cause heart attack and stroke. In extreme cases, a clot can travel to the lungs (pulmonary embolism), which results in alm [...]

NHTSA Announces Electric-Car Safety Conference for May 2012

admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:00:06 +0000

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will be holding a conference this coming month to discuss issues in the safety of upcoming electric cars and their various systems, particularly the safety of the large batteries electric vehicles use to store energy. The Department of Energy, automakers, and companies that manufacture the lithium-ion batteries installed in electric vehicles will also atten [...]

New Sleep Apnea Rule Proposed by FMCSA Based on Medical Recommendations

admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:16:46 +0000

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) plans to write a new rule based on recommendations from its two medical advisory boards, the Medical Review Board and the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC). The new rule will address sleep apnea in truck and bus drivers, a major cause of driver fatigue that can lead to serious accidents. Sleep apnea is a condition in which the soft palate obstruc [...]

State Seeks Criminal Charges after Tow Truck Driver Struck, Killed in Hit-and-Run

admin — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:00:08 +0000

A driver has been charged with a criminal case of hit and run after prosecutors allege he caused an accident that took the life of an Imperial, Missouri resident last week, according to a news report from Fox2Now. The man who lost his life was a tow truck driver. He had stopped at a broken-down vehicle on Interstate 70 near O’Fallon to help the owners. The tow truck driver was placing flares to help other motoris [...]

FMCSA Sets Final Rules for Driver Medical Examinations

admin — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:15:15 +0000

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently released the final version of a rule it will begin to enforce soon. The new rule specifies what medical examiners must know and what they must look at when examining commercial truck and bus drivers. The rule focuses on medical issues that affect truck and bus drivers specifically, as well as their ability to drive safely. The new truck regulation req [...]

NHTSA Launches New Campaign to Promote Child Car Seat Safety

admin — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:02:21 +0000

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has recently launched a new campaign to increase awareness of proper child car seat use, including a new website and public service announcements created in conjunction with the Ad Council. Alarmingly, auto accidents are the leading cause of death for children one to 12 years old, and NHTSA crash data reveals that an average of almost two children were kill [...]

77 Million Capsules Made from Industrial Waste Seized in China

admin — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:01:52 +0000

Another scandal has rocked the Chinese pharmaceutical industry as it was reported that Chinese police arrested nine people and detained 59 others in a crackdown on 10 gel capsule factories that were producing chromium-tainted gel caps. Investigators in China have admitted that regulation in the Zhejiang province, where most of the capsules were produced, has been “lax.” The Shanghai Food and Drug Administration [...]

Woman Faces DWI after Wildwood Crest Rollover Crash

admin — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:00:58 +0000

A woman faces DWI (driving while intoxicated) charges following a New Jersey car accident after police say she lost control of her vehicle and crashed. According to a news report in The Cape May County Herald, the alleged incident occurred near Syracuse and New Jersey avenues in Wildwood Crest. Officials believe the woman struck a parked car before her vehicle overturned. She was treated and released following the [...]

Massachusetts Motorcycle Accident Victim Urges Motorists to Pay Attention

admin — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:26:15 +0000

A 26-year-old Massachusetts motorcycle crash victim had his entire life changed because of a driver who was not paying attention. Now he is a firm advocate for road safety, stressing the importance of motorists focusing their attention on the road and the task of driving, in an effort to help prevent serious motorcycle accidents, according to an article on Telegram.com. The Crash The motorcycle accident occurred on [...]

Riding a Motorcycle Comfortably

admin — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 05:05:16 +0000

The weather in Arizona is perfectly conducive to riding a motorcycle. One thing as a rider that will make riding even more enjoyable is to maintain good posture on the bike. Proper Motorcycle Riding Posture One of the common forms that people use whenever riding a motorcycle is to slouch forward. Slouching is bad posture because it will put more stress on the spinal cord. It will cause various problems in the lon [...]

Riding a Motorcycle Comfortably

admin — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 05:00:18 +0000

Congress Considers Funding to Improve FMCSA Tracking Systems

admin — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:05:15 +0000

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is responsible for making and enforcing regulations that cover a wide range of commercial truck and bus safety issues. Nearly all truckers and trucking companies must meet FMCSA regulations. In recent years, however, the FMCSA has found it more difficult to keep track of safety and other issues, as its archaic computer systems fall further behind 21st century [...]

Connect Top Tether on Car Seats to Prevent Child Injuries

admin — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:49:56 +0000

Car seats for children have changed a great deal in recent decades, as research has uncovered the best designs, materials, and restraints to minimize the auto accident injuries children suffer in serious crashes. However, one fact has remained the same: in order for a child safety seat to provide maximum protection in a crash, it must be secured in the vehicle properly. For many child seats, this includes using bot [...]

New Jersey Man Charged following Drunk Driving Injury Accident

admin — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:02:14 +0000

A 21-year-old Newton man faces driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges after his vehicle flipped over and he and his three passengers were injured. According to a news report in The Star Ledger, the accident occurred off Route 23 South in Wantage. Officials say the man’s1996 Pontiac left the roadway, struck a guardrail and overturned. The driver and his three passengers were flown to nearby hospitals with non-lif [...]

Recalled Vehicle Bursts into Flames at Ocala Ford Dealership

admin — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:02:08 +0000

A 2002 Ford Escape parked in a Ford of Ocala dealership repair lot spontaneously burst into flames, taking out five other vehicles before local fire crews could put out the conflagration. The Escape had been recalled due to two problems with the antilock brake system. One of the recall notices detailed how the master cylinder reservoir cap could leak brake fluid onto the ABS module wiring harness — a problem that [...]

From the Tragedy of a Fatal DUI Crash, a Father Seeks Redemption

admin — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:01:13 +0000

Imagine a scenario in which your high school-aged son has been involved in a horrendous fatal DUI accident in Florida. Think about the pain you would feel. Now, imagine that your son is not the victim, but the person responsible for the accident. That’s what one man from Ridge Manor had to live through when he received a call from his wife in 2007 telling him that his son had been in an accident. While driving to [...]

Mesa Arizona Personal Injury Lawyers Report a Woman Was Killed in a Mesa Pedestrian Crash

admin — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:00:23 +0000

As Mesa, Arizona personal injury lawyers with years of experience in accident law, we are deeply disturbed by the news of yet another fatal accident involving a pedestrian reported by ABC Channel 15 on Monday, April 2, 2012. The accident took place when a woman was crossing the street early Monday morning in an effort to make it to the bus stop. She was crossing against the light but at a crosswalk at the intersect [...]

NHTSA Investigates 2010 Jeep Wrangler Engine Fires

admin — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:00:07 +0000

Several reports of engine fires in 2010 Jeep Wrangler vehicles have prompted the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to investigate the vehicles and to ask their manufacturer, Daimler-Chrysler, for information related to similar problems in different model years, according to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal. The NHTSA began its investigation on March 28 after receiving eight complaint [...]

Woman Awarded Nearly $80K in Orlando Police Taser Suit

admin — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 05:02:30 +0000

A woman who was slammed to the ground and then stunned by Orlando police outside the Florida Citrus Bowl in 2003 has been awarded about $80,000 by an Orange County jury. The woman, who was a 23-year old student at the University of Central Florida at the time, claimed that Orlando police officers used excessive force when they used a Taser to subdue her. The Orlando officers involved in the Florida taser incident h [...]

Pradaxa Users Face Risks of Severe Internal Bleeding

admin — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 05:01:31 +0000

Prescription and over-the-counter medications are an important and necessary part of many people’s lives. For some, their state of health completely relies on medication. But what if that medication does more harm than good? What is Pradaxa? One of the most recent drugs to be scrutinized for its dangerous and potentially fatal side effects is the blood thinner Pradaxa, which was developed by the Boehringer Ingelh [...]

Missouri Legislature Considers Bills for Trucking Access, Agricultural Hauling

admin — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:00:07 +0000

The Missouri legislature has passed several new laws that regulate trucking within the state, including rules that affect rates for moving companies. Currently, the state legislature is considering two bills that would affect more than just movers. One bill affects truck access to local roads in small towns, and the other affects the hauling of agricultural products like grain, milk, and meat. The first bill would [...]

How Your Behavior after a NJ DWI Arrest Can Affect the Outcome of Your Case

admin — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:00:26 +0000

What you do and say during and after a driving while intoxicated (DWI) arrest in New Jersey can affect your case. For example, while traveling in a police car, the arresting officer may attempt to strike up a seemingly friendly conversation. Remember, everything you say can be used against you once you have been read your rights. That means if you casually mention in conversation how much you had to drink earlier i [...]

Child Bicycle Carrier Seat Recall Issued by Todson, Possible Amputation Risk

admin — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 05:02:06 +0000

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CSPC), in conjunction with Todson, Inc., has announced a voluntary recall for their bicycle child carrier seat, which affects an estimated 40,000 units. The name of the recalled product, manufactured in Taiwan, is the Topeak Babyseat II Bicycle Carrier Seats made by the Massachusetts-based company. A child can place his or her fingers in the opening at the grab bar’ [...]

Tuna Linked to Salmonella Outbreak Recalled

admin — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 05:01:56 +0000

A supplier of raw tuna in California has been linked to an outbreak of salmonella that has sickened 100 people in 20 states. The yellowfish tuna product, known as Nakaochi Scrape, was used to make dishes like sashimi and sushi in stores and restaurants across the nation, according to The Wall Street Journal. Due to contamination concerns, Moon Marine USA Corp., based in Cupertino, California, has begun the salmonel [...]

Failure to Yield to Pedestrian Results in Fatal Tucson Car Accident

admin — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 05:00:47 +0000

As experienced Tucson pedestrian accident attorneys, we are deeply concerned by the high amount of pedestrian collisions that have occurred this year and were saddened to hear of the death of an elderly woman as a result of one of these collisions on March 20, according to NBC 4. The crash occurred near the crossing of East Third Street and Alvernon when a car exiting a private drive to make a right turn onto Alver [...]

Phoenix Car Accident Leaves Pedestrian Dead

admin — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:08:41 +0000

As Phoenix car accident lawyers with more than 30 years of experience, we have seen many strange collisions occur, such as the deadly crash involving a pedestrian that took place Saturday, March 17, 2012 according to ABC 15. The collision occurred near the intersection of 24th Street and Magnolia around dawn when a pedestrian walking in the road was struck by a small-size SUV. The pedestrian died at the scene of th [...]

Tucson Car Accident Result of Police Chase Gone Wrong

admin — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:05:05 +0000

With more than 30 years of experience as Tucson car accident attorneys, we’ve seen our share of police chases and the collisions that result, such as the crash that happened Friday, March 16, 2012 according to KGUN 9. The crash happened when police were chasing a vehicle eastbound on Speedway Blvd. near Tucson Blvd. One vehicle lost its front tire on the passenger side and became [...]

Tucson Car Accident Result of Police Chase Gone Wrong

admin — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:00:10 +0000

Study Finds Age and Sex May Be Factors in Runaway Car Accident Cases

admin — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:01:25 +0000

Sixty percent of all drivers involved in all car accidents throughout the United States each year are men, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). But two-thirds of all drivers involved in “runaway” accidents where the driver hits the gas instead of the brakes are women - and most are over age 75 or under age 20, according to the NHTSA. Runaway accidents are also most likely to [...]

Wittmann Car Accident Causes Multiple Serious Injuries

admin — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:00:10 +0000

Despite our 30 years of combined experience as Arizona auto accident injury lawyers, we are always shocked to hear the news of collisions causing multiple serious injuries including a crash that occurred on March 14, according to ABC 15. The incident occurred on US-60 near the exit for Center Street when a trailer that was being pulled by a pickup truck struck a car. The number of p [...]

Ocean County Will Continue DWI Checkpoint Program

admin — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:22:44 +0000

According to Prosecutor Marlene Lynch Ford, Ocean County plans on continuing its DWI checkpoint program. A recent news report in Jacksonnjonline.com states that in 2011, the increase in DWI checkpoints and enforcement directly resulted in a decrease in fatal DWI accidents from 58 fatal accidents in 2010 to 53 in the year 2011. The program involves numerous checkpoints set up throughout the county to “detect, educ [...]

Johnson Johnson Fined $1.1 Billion Over Antipsychotic Drug Risperdal

admin — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 05:05:39 +0000

In what can only be described as another black eye for beleaguered corporate giant Johnson & Johnson, an Arkansas judge has fined the company $1.1 billion over the antipsychotic drug Risperdal. A jury found that Johnson & Johnson, and its subsidiary, Jansenn Pharmaceuticals Inc., defrauded the Medicaid program by downplaying and hiding the risks associated with the antipsychotic drug. The two companies were [...]

Somerton Car Accident Seriously Injures Farm Tractor Driver

admin — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 05:05:08 +0000

As experienced Arizona car accident attorneys, we know that in Somerton motor vehicle crashes often occur between more than just cars, such as the collision that occurred between two vehicles and a farm tractor on the morning of March 16, according to The Yuma Sun. The crash took place near County 17th Street and Avenue D when a car and a farm tractor collided. A work truck then failed to evade the accident and col [...]

Somerton Car Accident Seriously Injures Farm Tractor Driver

admin — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 05:00:51 +0000

Eddie Farah Shares that Death and Taxes Tend to Converge on Tax Filing Day

admin — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 05:01:34 +0000

If you believe that taxes are killing you, you might not be too far off the mark. Personal injury attorney Eddie Farah points to a study conducted by the Sunnybrook Research Institute of Toronto just published in the Journal of American Medicine that discusses how the number of fatal car crashes rises on the deadline day for filing federal taxes. The Canadian group compiled 30 years of statistics on deaths from tra [...]

Yuma Car Wreck with Two Vehicles May Have Caused Injuries

admin — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 05:01:18 +0000

As Yuma car crash attorneys with years of experience handling multi-vehicle crashes, we are deeply concerned for those involved in an accident reported by the Yuma Sun on April 4. The wreck happened when a pickup truck and a car collided near the intersection of Catalina and 32nd Street. Reports indicate that the property damage to both vehicles was severe. The local fire department was on the scene for several hou [...]

Father and Son Airlifted to Hospital after Truck Rollover Crash in MD

admin — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 21:05:05 +0000

According to a Herald-mail.com report, a father and son were airlifted from the scene of a tractor-trailer crash that occurred sometime before 8:43 a.m. on the morning of April 12, 2012. Reports indicate that the tractor-trailer rig with the father and son driving team apparently veered off the interstate while traveling eastbound on Interstate 70 then proceeded to go off the ramp to Md. 65, crashing through a gua [...]

Father and Son Airlifted to Hospital after Truck Rollover Crash in MD

admin — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 21:00:05 +0000

Tucson Car Crash Kills One

admin — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:00:08 +0000

With years of experience as Tucson car crash attorneys, we were shocked and saddened to hear reports of an accident that ended in the death of one person on Monday, April 2, 2012, according to the Tucson Citizen. The accident took place at the intersection of Buckeye Road and 35th Avenue when a car rear-ended a commercial truck. The car became jammed underneath the truck and the per [...]