Automobile Accidents

• Auto Accident Repair Concerns

  Greg Owen | February 01, 2007 12:25 PM | 0 CommentsGlendale, CA

  There may be a cause for concern for auto repair workers. Nationwide, more than 200,000 people work in the automotive repair business. Due to an increase in population, there is an increasing number of vehicles on the road, which means more accidents. Business looks steady and growing for now. With that said, the reality is, it is becoming more and more expensive to replace and repair parts in...

• Proposals for Safer Driving in Kanses

  Greg Owen | January 19, 2007 1:34 PM | 0 CommentsGlendale, CA

  The Kansas roads may be safer if legislative proposals are successful. A citizen task force "The Driving Force" is pushing the proposals for safer driving.The group has identified 11 major areas that affect driving safety. Some of the areas of concern include: novice drivers (primarily teenage drivers), impaired driving (driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol), distracted driving and...

• How Personal Injury Cases Are Negotiated

  Greg Owen | January 03, 2007 12:27 PM | 0 CommentsGlendale, CA

  If you ever have the misfortune of being injured in an automobile accident, you would be well advised to obtain good legal representation. You will need a professional who will protect your rights and see that you are treated as you should be. If you are fortunate, medical attention may not be necessary. However, you will still have to deal with damage to your vehicle. There are many thing to...

• Police officers indicted for insurance fraud

  Greg Owen | November 19, 2007 7:30 PM | 0 CommentsGlendale, CA

  Two veterans of Camden Police Deptartment were indicted on charges of official misconduct, conspiracy and insurance fraud. Miller, 44, of Sicklerville, a 21-year veteran and Jefferson, 42, also of Sicklerville, a 17-year veteran. It is believed that the two officers defrauded three insurance companies out of $150,000. The two officers ran a business transporting patients in vans that were...

• New Safety Features to Aid in Auto Accidents

  Greg Owen | October 26, 2007 5:38 PM | 0 CommentsGlendale, CA

  Automakers have long sought to decrease risks associated with the use of their products. Honda, Toyota and Volvo have added safety features (see complete article for details on features) in order to reduce the impact to a given pedestrian who may be hit be one of their vehicles. Because many cars weigh 4,000 pounds or more, "it's a big challenge," says Toyota's vice president of safety...

• FDA Drug Warning

  Greg Owen | September 28, 2007 5:57 PM | 0 CommentsGlendale, CA

  Due to recent deaths, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is cautioning consumers and heathcare providers alike about Fentora (fentanyl buccal) tablets. Fentora is a pain medication that is used for cancer patients. It appears the deaths were due to patients not being correctly selected, improper product substitution and dosing. Awareness of a fatal overdose is a must for all.The FDA has made...

• Four Teens Injured in Car Crash

  Greg Owen | August 10, 2007 6:28 PM | 0 CommentsGlendale, CA

  In Seattle a 16-year-old driver lost control of his vehicle and crashed through a fence and into a group of nearby trees. He was not alone. A total of four teens were seriously injured as a result of the car crash. It appears that two of the four teen were trapped in the vehicle and chainsaws had to be used to get them out. A couple of the teens were airlifted from the scene, while two others...

• Automobile Accidents and Seat Belts

  Greg Owen | April 17, 2007 9:28 AM | 0 CommentsGlendale, CA

  The use of seat belts is mandatory nationwide with the exception of the state of New Hampshire. It has been noted that the citizens of New Hampshire do not support mandating seat belts, the sentiment being "Live Free or Die." However, there is more to consider. Clearly there are serious financial ramifications to the absence of laws mandating seat belts. According to seat-belt supporters, it...

• Inmate Stages Auto Accidents

  Greg Owen | April 06, 2007 3:58 PM | 0 CommentsGlendale, CA

  In March 2005, Billy Joe Johnson, 48, of Bevinsville in Floyd County, Kentucky, was arrested. Johnson was charged with assault, murder, kidnapping and unlawful imprisonment in the death of Michael Stone, 27. Michael was found shot to death on August 4, 2003. Now, Mr. Johnson, who is already facing the above-referenced charges in state court, has been sentenced to an additional five years in...

• Unforeseen and Fatal Consequences

  Greg Owen | December 26, 2006 12:12 PM | 0 CommentsGlendale, CA

  Instead of letting our own automobile accidents be our wake up call, we can learn from the unfortunate accidents of others. Many new drivers can identify with the freedom that is felt with the ability to drive oneself anywhere. Unfortunately that feeling is all too often accompanied with a false sense of invulnerability for many teens. Excessive speed and alcohol make tragedy more likely. What...