By Jan K. Seigel | Published July 19, 2012 | Posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents | Tagged Tags: Car accident, move-over law | Leave a comment
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Move-Over Law Campaign Aims to Reduce Accidents
When approaching an accident or other utility activity that is happening on the side of the road, many motorists will inevitably become distracted. They may slow down to take a closer look, which can sometimes take their focus off of the road. Unfortunately, this distraction can often lead to additional motor vehicle accidents. Most of Read More
Read MoreVehicle Type May Lead to More Serious Injuries in Car or Truck Accidents
When we look for a new car or truck, often one of the first things that we consider is the vehicle’s safety record. Many manufacturers and consumer groups extensively test vehicles to determine how they would respond in a motor vehicle accident. While vehicles must adhere to certain safety requirements, different types of vehicles will Read More
Read MoreDeadliest Day for Teen Drivers
The American Automobile Association (AAA) recently released a report that states July 4th is the most dangerous day for teens to die in car accidents. With kids out of school, more teens are behind the wheel or riding as passengers, increasing the risk of being injured or killed in a motor vehicle accident. The organization Read More
Read MoreOfficials Focused on Drugged/Drunk Truck Drivers
There are many regulations in place for commercial drivers. Because of the size of the vehicles that they are driving, safety is a top priority. Each year it seems more rules are put in place to further try to reduce the number of deadly truck accidents that are happening on roadways. Drivers and companies that Read More
Read MoreMotorcycle Accident Deaths Increase in States with Partial Helmet Laws
Every motorcycle rider realizes the dangers every time he or she heads out on the road. Even a minor motorcycle accident can result in serious injuries, simply because the rider is the one who absorbs all of the impact. Often, the motorcyclist will be thrown from his or her ride and suffer serious injuries. In Read More
Read MoreRoadcheck 2012 – Helping to Reduce Trucking Accidents
There have been a lot of recent efforts that have focused on making the trucking industry safer for other motorists. Once a year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) sponsors “Roadcheck,” a three-day program run nationwide that is designed to reduce the number of trucking accidents happening on roadways. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Read More
Read MoreThe Role of Hospitals in Medical Malpractice Cases
While medical malpractice claims are financially costly to the healthcare industry and image damaging, it is not nearly the same harm endured by medical malpractice victims who can suffer irreparable injury or die. One hospital consultant says hospitals in the Bergen-Passaic region of New Jersey and nationwide can play a big role in preventing injury Read More
Read MoreMedical Malpractice Defense Expensive; Cost Passed to Patients
A new study concludes that the high cost to physicians and other health care providers of defending against medical malpractice lawsuits and maintaining medical malpractice insurance ultimately harms patients financially. Doctors’ steep malpractice defense costs are in effect reflected in the need to charge higher fees for medical services. Medical malpractice lawsuits are necessary in Read More
Read MoreThe Doctor-Patient Relationship
The existence of a doctor-patient relationship, like other professional relationships, offers patents certain protections. For example, if a doctor-patient relationship does not exist, the doctor is not bound by a code of ethics and cannot be held liable for medical malpractice. Determining whether a doctor-patient relationship exists is often a simple task. Courts have found Read More
Read MoreBirth Control Pills May Lead to Pregnancies
Recently, Pfizer recalled nearly one million packages of birth control pills, citing manufacturing concerns. The drugs, sold under the name Lo/Ovral-28 (along with the generic equivalent), were not in the proper order when they were released. This has led to speculation that Pfizer may be facing lawsuits due to the dangerous drugs that they have Read More
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