tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32044886668205404462024-02-18T18:55:35.856-08:00GoLaw.com - CA Personal Injury Law - Safety TipsSafety Tips, Legal News, and Updates on your rights from Personal Injury Attorney Mark A Doughty. If you need more information about accident law, or if you need a lawyer, go to <a href="http://GoLaw.com">http://GoLaw.com</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226865117307900540noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204488666820540446.post-31440930980627819432016-05-20T08:27:00.000-07:002016-05-20T08:30:12.340-07:00Motorcyclist Escapes Truck Crash<div style="background-color: #fefefe; color: #272727; font-size: 32px; text-align: center;">
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Thanks to <a href="http://mymotorcyclecrash.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #444444; letter-spacing: 0px;">MyMotorcycleCrash.com</span></a> for preparing this important <b>May Motorcycle Safety Month</b> 2016 article. Read our <i>Summer of 2015 Motorcycle Safety Month Articles</i> on <a href="http://golaw.com/newsletters" target="_blank"><span style="color: #444444; letter-spacing: 0px;">OUR BLOG ARCHIVE here</span></a>. Click below if you or someone you know has been injured in a <a href="http://golaw.com/practice-areas/motorcycle-accidents" target="_blank"><span style="color: #444444; letter-spacing: 0px;">Motorcycle Crash</span></a>, <a href="http://golaw.com/practice-areas/pedestrian-bicycle-accidents" target="_blank"><span style="color: #444444; letter-spacing: 0px;">Bike Injury</span></a>, <a href="http://golaw.com/practice-areas/trucking-accidents/index.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #444444; letter-spacing: 0px;">Truck Accident</span></a>, or other <a href="http://gopersonalinjury.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #444444; letter-spacing: 0px;">Personal Injury Accident</span></a>. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226865117307900540noreply@blogger.com0Yuba City, CA 95992, USA39.14 -121.6213.6179655 -162.928594 64.6620345 -80.311406tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204488666820540446.post-76242242771110946192016-04-07T10:44:00.000-07:002016-05-19T08:29:16.942-07:00Tray Walker NFL Motorcycle Injury<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;">
NFL Football’s Tray Walker died March 18, 2016 from <a href="http://mymotorcyclecrash.com/">motorcycle crash injuries</a>. </div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><i>Baltimore Ravens cornerback Tray Walker died Friday from injuries sustained a day earlier in a motorcycle accident in Miami, his agent Ronald Butler confirmed to USA TODAY Sports. </i></span><i style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Walker suffered head and other injuries when his dirt bike collided with an SUV on Thursday night. His family was at his bedside when he passed at about 5 p.m. ET in Friday, according to Butler. </i><i style="letter-spacing: 0px;">"He had the type of injuries that — unless he was treated within minutes of the accident — the survival rate is slim to none," Butler said. "He was not responsive the entire time he was transported to the hospital. I was able to see him this morning and I could kind of tell (the injuries could prove fatal)."</i></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><i>Rookie Tray Walker, cornerback, Ravens' 4th round (136th overall) pick, talks with news media after first day of rookie camp at Under Armour Performance Center. Walker died Friday, March 18, 2016 from injuries sustained in a motorbike accident the previous night. (Kenneth K. Lam / Baltimore Sun)</i></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><i>"Tray was a young man with a good and kind heart," </i><a href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/baltimoreravens/profile?team=BAL"><span style="color: #364c88; letter-spacing: 0px;"><i>Ravens</i></span></a><i> coach John Harbaugh said in a statement. "He was humble and loved everything about being part of the </i><a href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/baltimoreravens/profile?team=BAL"><span style="color: #364c88; letter-spacing: 0px;"><i>Ravens</i></span></a><i>' team. He loved his teammates, the practice and the preparation, and that showed every day. He was coachable, did his most to improve and worked to become the best.</i></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><i>NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell offered his condolences in a statement: "The loss of this young man is a terrible tragedy, and this is a sad day for everyone in the NFL. Our thoughts are with Tray's family and friends, his teammates, and the entire </i><a href="http://www.nfl.com/teams/baltimoreravens/profile?team=BAL"><span style="color: #364c88; letter-spacing: 0px;"><i>Baltimore Ravens</i></span></a><i> organization."</i></span><br />
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Riding motorcycles can be dangerous even if you <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial"; line-height: 21px;">wear protective equipment and</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial"; line-height: 21px;"> </span>observe all laws. If you or a loved one is injured in a <a href="http://gomotorcyclecrash.com/">motorcycle accident</a>, contact <a href="http://golaw.com/">the Law offices of Mark A Doughty</a> which can be reached by calling 916-979-1917. <a href="http://golaw.com/attorneys/doughty/index.html">Mark A Doughty</a> has been practicing law in California since 1979. He has served the people of northern California and represented them without a fee (in accident cases) unless he recovers for them. For more information, please see <a href="http://golaw.com/"><span style="color: #4787ff;">http://GoLaw.com</span></a>.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226865117307900540noreply@blogger.com0Sacramento, CA 95864, USA38.5848773 -121.3827504999999938.535229300000005 -121.46343149999998 38.6345253 -121.30206949999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204488666820540446.post-35850561643248270612016-02-29T19:27:00.001-08:002016-02-29T19:50:05.123-08:00AUTO SAFETY RECALLS PT2: Toyota<div style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 14px;">
We at the <a href="http://golaw.com/">GoLaw Legal Network</a> hope you had a Happy Leap Day 2016, and that you will <i>“Be Our Valentine”</i> all year long by joining us on our <a href="http://golaw.com/contact-us/">Online Social Networks</a>. <a href="https://markadoughty.wordpress.com/2016/01/31/has-your-car-been-hit-with-a-recall-pt1/">Last month we posted Part One</a> of an article about Car Safety Recalls from Farmers Insurance, and a few tips on <a href="http://markadoughty.blogspot.com/2016/01/auto-recalls-pt1-overview.html"><b><i>What to Do If Your Car Is Hit With A Recall - Part One</i></b></a>. This month, <a href="http://gopersonalinjury.com/">GoPersonalInjury.com</a> brings you more Auto Safety Tips and Best Practices with “<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">Car Safety Recalls Part 2: Toyota”.</span></div>
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A number of members of the <a href="http://golaw.com/">GoLaw</a> family drive Toyota vehicles and have had good results with respect to longevity and ease of maintenance. Even so, one of our vehicles (a 2009 Toyota Yaris) received a number of <i>IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICES</i> during the past year, including:</div>
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Either one of these issues could create a dangerous situation, and if both occurred together, the result could be fatal. The above described <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Automobile Safety Recall Notices</span> were sent to us “<i>in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act”</i>, and each applied to more car models than just ours, including certain:</div>
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It was a fairly straightforward process for us to get the URGENT SAFETY RECALLS performed FREE OF CHARGE, but if you have other questions about the above recalls, click: <a href="http://toyota.com/recall">Toyota.com/Recall</a> or search your auto manufacturer/model and the term “recall” in your preferred online search engine such as <a href="http://bing.com/">Bing/MSN</a>, <a href="http://google.com/">Google</a>, and/or <a href="http://yahoo.com/">Yahoo!</a>. If you believe a dealer has failed or is unable to remedy the defect within a reasonable time, click: <a href="http://safercar.gov/">SaferCar.Gov</a></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226865117307900540noreply@blogger.com0Yuba City, CA 95992, USA39.14 -121.6213.6179655 -162.928594 64.6620345 -80.311406tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204488666820540446.post-71926540832850138982016-01-31T21:43:00.002-08:002016-01-31T21:43:34.383-08:00Auto Recalls Pt1 - Overview<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;">
Happy New Year! We at the GoLaw Legal Network and our friends at <a href="http://gopersonalinjury.com/">GoPersonalInjury.com</a> have made a resolution to share more Auto Safety Tips and Best Practices with our “digital friends” like you through our <a href="http://golaw.com/contact-us/">Online Social Networks</a>. Thanks to <a href="http://www.farmersagent.com/dburbank">Dennise Burbank at Farmers Insurance</a> near Marysville, California for emailing us at <a href="http://golaw.com/">GoLaw.com</a> this important article about Auto Safety Recalls.</div>
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<i>Buying a new car doesn't guarantee the vehicle will be without problems. Manufacturers issue recalls when an automotive defect is found that could pose a danger to drivers or passengers. In fact, 2014 was a </i><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/31/business/a-year-of-record-recalls-galvanizes-auto-industry-into-action.html?_r=2"><i>record-breaking year for car recalls</i></a><i> in the U.S., with more than 60 million vehicles affected by approximately 700 announcements.</i></div>
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<i>Once issues are discovered, automakers are legally required to send recall letters to the registered owner of each vehicle detailing what's wrong, the risks posed, and where the vehicle can be serviced. The notice will also include a list of potential warning signs to help determine if a vehicle requires immediate attention.</i></div>
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<i>When the problem is less serious, the automaker sends a service bulletin to dealers, notifying them of the concern and outlining how to resolve it. Often referred to as "</i><a href="http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2014/11/get-your-car-fixed-for-almost-free"><i>secret warranties</i></a><i>," these announcements usually go unpublicized since the issues don't pose a threat to safety.</i></div>
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<i>A manufacturer who issues a recall notice to drivers or a service bulletin to dealers accepts the financial liability for the recall-related repairs as long as a designated dealership or repair site services the vehicle.</i></div>
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<b><i>How to Stay Aware of Recalls</i></b><i><br />
Before buying a car manufactured in the last 10 years, check for recalls online. Search the </i><a href="http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/RecallSearch.cfm"><i>recall database</i></a><i> maintained by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to determine if recalls have been issued or if a particular vehicle has missed necessary recall-related repairs. </i></div>
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<i>If you think your vehicle has a safety defect, </i><a href="https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/"><i>report it to the NHTSA</i></a><i> so potential safety hazards can be investigated and addressed. If the NHTSA receives enough complaints on a specific make and model, the government agency will launch an investigation.</i></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226865117307900540noreply@blogger.com0Rocklin, CA 95677, USA38.7870973 -121.2282958000000138.7870973 -121.22829580000001 38.7870973 -121.22829580000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204488666820540446.post-7918459397389991722015-12-21T13:26:00.000-08:002016-01-31T21:29:10.398-08:00Driver Hits Motorcycle Attempting to Pass<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;">
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Happy Holidays from the <a href="http://golaw.com/">GoLaw Legal Network</a>. We wish you a Joyful, Healthy & Safe season with your family, friends, and loved ones. Thanks for the chance to have you as a “digital friend” on <a href="http://golaw.com/contact-us">our social networks</a>, and thanks also to <a href="http://gomotorcyclecrash.com/">GoMotorcycleCrash.com</a> for sending us this month’s Safety Video Blog: <b><i>Texas Driver Purposefully Swerves to Hit Passing Motorcyclist</i></b>. </span></div>
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When we first watched the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L13Z7Aa7ZXQ">YouTube Video</a> linked below, and saw through the eyes of the helmet camera cruising down the road on a bright sunny day, we found it very hard to believe. We all must be reminded me to Remain Alert, and to Always Drive Defensively. No amount of Motorcyclist Safety School, however, can prevent another driver from committing negligence and poor judgement. In this case, it appears to be an intentional act of wrongdoing which caused this motorcycle/vehicle collision.</div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2015/10/19/driver-seems-to-intentionally-hit-motorcycle-riders-in-texas/">AutoBlog.com</a> reports:<i> “Two wrongs definitely don't make a right, especially on the road when lives are at risk. A </i><a href="http://mymotorcyclecrash.com/"><i>motorcycle</i></a><i> rider and his passenger in Texas were on the receiving end of that truism Saturday when a car they were attempting to illegally pass hit them, perhaps intentionally. Eric Sanders was riding on his motorcycle with his girlfriend Debra Simpson when they came up on some traffic, </i><a href="http://www.wfaa.com/story/news/local/2015/10/18/dps-investigating-motorcycle-wreck-caught-on-camera/74198878/"><i>WFAA</i></a><i> reported. Sanders says the driver was traveling 20 miles under the speed limit. They tried to pass the driver in a no passing zone, but that's no excuse for what happened next. The slow-moving car suddenly swerved into the motorcycle, sending the bike and its riders skittering across the blacktop.”</i></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">According to <a href="http://fox8.com/2015/10/19/driver-who-swerved-and-hit-a-motorcycle-i-dont-care/">Fox8.com</a>: <i>“Authorities are investigating after a car veered into a motorcycle on a rural North Texas road, an incident captured on video that left two people injured. The crash happened Saturday on a two-lane road about 5 miles north of Granbury, TX. Eric Sanders, the driver of the motorcycle, contends the car’s driver swerved intentionally. He suffered abrasions, and his girlfriend was taken to a Fort Worth hospital with a broken wrist and deep arm lacerations.”</i></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Eric Sanders, the driver of the motorcycle, contends the car’s driver swerved intentionally. A video shows the motorcycle passing a car, which then veers left over a double yellow center line, upsetting the motorcycle and sending the riders into the roadway.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">The <a href="http://fox8.com/2015/10/19/driver-who-swerved-and-hit-a-motorcycle-i-dont-care/">Fox8.com</a> team continues the report: </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226865117307900540noreply@blogger.com0Roseville, CA 95678, USA38.7637052 -121.2912463000000138.6646547 -121.45260780000001 38.862755699999994 -121.12988480000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204488666820540446.post-76409833140063087022015-11-30T19:02:00.001-08:002015-11-30T19:04:22.082-08:00TBI: Traumatic Brain Injuries<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;">
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=3204488666820540446" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Happy November from your friends at the <a href="http://golaw.com/">GoLaw Legal Network</a>. We are Thankful for our Health & Safety, and for the chance to have you as a “digital friend” on <a href="http://golaw.com/contact-us">our social networks</a>. Thanks to <a href="http://gopersonalinjury.com/">GoPersonalInjury.com</a> for sending us this month’s Safety Blog on <b><i>TBI: Traumatic Brain Injury</i></b>. </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Many people are not aware that a <a href="http://golaw.com/tips/auto-accidents-sacramento">motor vehicle collision</a> can be a violent injury causing event, inflicting intense “G Forces” on the bodies of the occupants. These G-Forces, an effect of the acceleration of gravity at the earth’s surface, can in some cases cause <b>TBI: traumatic brain injury</b>. </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">According to <a href="http://www.brainline.org/content/2008/07/facts-about-traumatic-brain-injury.html">BrainLine.org</a> and <a href="http://www.braininjury101.org/details">BrainInjury101.org</a>, </span>A <i>Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)</i> can be defined as a blow or jolt to the head, or a penetrating head injury, that disrupts the function of the brain. Not all blows or jolts to the head result in a TBI, and the severity of such an injury may range from ‘mild’ (a brief change in mental status or consciousness) to ‘severe’ (an extended period of unconsciousness or amnesia) after the injury. A <i>TBI</i> can result in short or long-term problems with independent function.</div>
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<li style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">A <i>Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)</i> occurs approximately every 15 seconds. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="text-indent: -36px;">Nearly five million Americans currently suffer some form of </span><i style="text-indent: -36px;">TBI</i><span style="text-indent: -36px;"> disability.</span></span></li>
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<li style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px;">275,000 are hospitalized</li>
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OK, maybe that's not reasonable. But in a new <a href="https://www.aaafoundation.org/using-naturalistic-data-assess-teen-driver-crashes">report</a> published by the <a href="https://www.aaafoundation.org/">AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety</a>, analysis of nearly 1,700 videos finds that 6 out of 10 moderate-to-severe crashes with teen drivers are caused by a distraction—either friends or phones. The foundation calls it "the most comprehensive research ever" into distracted teen driving. Teens in the U.S. have the highest crash rate of any group, and the AAA report shows that distraction is a much bigger problem than previously realized. <a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/tanyamohn/2015/03/25/teen-distracted-driving-crashes-even-worse-than-we-thought-new-study-finds/">Forbes</a> writes,</div>
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For the study, researchers analyzed the six seconds leading up to a crash in 1,691 videos of teen drivers taken from in-vehicle event recorders. The results showed that distraction was a factor in 58 percent of all crashes studied. Previous estimates by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicated that distraction is a factor in only 14 percent of all teen driver crashes, the group said.</div>
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This is a jump from 1 in 10 to 6 in 10, indicating a huge public safety issue. While most countries have a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_minimum_driving_age">minimum driving age</a> of 18, the U.S. minimum age remains at 16 (or 15 with learner's permit). While many states have enacted <a href="https://www.libertymutual.com/auto-insurance/teen-driving/starting-out/teen-driving-laws">laws</a> about how many teens can be in a car at once, this research indicates that more states may want to follow suit—or pursue stronger laws—in the future. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety <a href="http://www.iihs.org/iihs/topics/laws/graduatedlicenseintro?topicName=teenagers">says</a> that, on average, graduated licensing reduces teen crashes 10-30 percent, and they even have a <a href="http://www.iihs.org/iihs/topics/laws/gdl_calculator?topicName=teenagers">calculator </a>where you can determine how graduated teen driving laws could lower rates of teen fatalities in your state. </div>
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Motor vehicle crashes are <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/motorvehiclesafety/teen_drivers/teendrivers_factsheet.html">the leading cause of death for teenagers in the U.S.</a>, and the AAA report is telling us that most of them may be preventable through tougher restrictions on teen driving. Will legislators listen? </div>
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A pair of pit bulls left Francesco Bove so badly mutilated that a priest read him his last rites outside a New York church. "I think I'm going to die," the bloodied 62-year-old artist told the priest, Bove's son recalled Saturday. "But the priest made him promise that he will fight until the end."<br />
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The gruesome attack Friday was captured on video from the window of a tenement in the Bronx. The pit bulls are seen clamping onto Bove's arms with their jaws, shaking their heads violently, dragging him several feet toward the curb.<br />
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Good Samaritans try to stop the assault -- swinging a chain at the animals, spraying them with water. They attempt to encircle Bove, but the dogs swerve around to continue the attack. Still, the people probably helped save Bove's life.<br />
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"I got to the hospital and he was in pieces," Bove's son, Anthony Bove, said, describing gaping holes in his arms, a severed ear and the other split in half, and lacerations all over his body.<br />
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The good Samaritan is knocked down. Screams are heard. "Let him go!" someone yells.<br />
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<i>Two pitbulls attack a man in the Bronx as a bystander tries to pull them off using their leashes.</i></div>
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Graphic cellphone video shows the dogs relentlessly lunging at Bove as he writhed on the ground in the middle of the street. Good Samaritan Emilio Ortiz, 46, tried to help, but the dogs kept at it and dragged Bove to the curb, their teeth clamped on his arms.<br />
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<i>Bove has stayed positive and joked to his son that at least he hadn’t been attacked by a lion.</i></div>
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"My father joked, 'If those were two lions, I wouldn't have made it,'" Anthony Bove said. "He's a really tough guy."<br />
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The elder Bove suffered nerve damage in his hands and hasn't been able to move his fingers, according to the son.<br />
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"He's an artist and does high-end restoration," Anthony Bove said. "He's very passionate about his art. If he couldn't move his hands I don't know how he would take that psychologically."<br />
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The pit bulls are now in custody of animal control authorities, Markowski said.<br />
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That worries the Boves, who own a pit bull named Gina as well as five cats.<br />
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"My father feels terrible that the dogs are probably going to be put to sleep," Anthony Bove said.<br />
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"The pit bull is not an inherently evil dog. But ... these pit bulls might have been trained as guard or attack dogs. He remembers the dogs licking his blood off the ground. They wanted to finish the job. That's very disturbing to him." <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2015/09/12/us/new-york-pit-bull-attacks/">CNN</a> quoted.<br />
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<a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/pit-bulls-attack-man-bronx-graphic-video-shows-article-1.2358056">The NY Daily News</a> added: The attack was apparently not the first by the dogs. A neighbor, Marguerite Gauthier, 55, said one of the dogs bit her on the leg early last year, requiring her to get a tetanus shot. “The dogs are vicious,” she said, adding, “"When I go out, I always look to make sure they’re not around."<br />
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Meanwhile, Bove underwent five hours of surgery Friday night and is expected to stay in the hospital at least a week to undergo another surgery to move a nerve from his leg into his arm, his son said.<br />
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Bove… even showed some compassion for Oliver, who has been arrested 37 times since 1987, mostly on drug offenses. “She was a petite, weak lady. (The dogs) were dragging her wherever they go and she couldn’t hold onto (the leash),” he said. The two pit bulls were taken to a city Animal Care and Control facility, and may have to be euthanized, officials said. They may have treated him like a chew toy, but Bove is worried about the fate of his attackers. “I’m so sorry that they’re going to put them down,” Bove said.<br />
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The California Highway Patrol promotes safe motorcycle riding. WARNING: The above video contains graphic views of the results of some motorcycle collisions. It's goal is to warn motorcyclists of the dangers that exist on the road every time you ride. If you're a motorcycle rider, you owe it to yourself to be careful.<br />
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It’s over halfway through Summer 2015 and our friends at <a href="http://gomotorcyclecrash.com/">GoMotorcycleCrash.com</a> are ready to share more Motorcycle Safety Practices. Thanks to <a href="http://www.farmersagent.com/dburbank">Dennise Burbank at Farmers Insurance</a> in Olivehurst, California for emailing us at <a href="http://golaw.com/">GoLaw.com</a> these important Motorcycle Safety Tips.</div>
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<i>Motorcycles are a fun and fuel-efficient way to get around, especially during warmer months, but did you know that motorcyclists are approximately 26 times more likely to die in a crash than people in a car? Before you put the rubber to the road, take a moment to review these basic motorcycling safety tips:</i></div>
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<b><i>Wear Protective Gear</i></b><i> -- Always wear the </i><a href="http://email.outboundsend.com/wf/click?upn=i2IlM8KfBDWwRLSYEL1Ic6OJ71iEmAAY58i8m-2FHs-2BngqWV97T-2Bu2QP172aecjjFWXQmAWGb02YU3A-2BKzyLEPoumMzzv34296KnInzWEtBhA-3D_2idIVyslWwkLj-2F-2Frpqa3MsZ-2BWVtzk-2BfvYZzOnJCrr-2FdKEck-2BA7c7S4QWs42FKj3jP0-2BL3WmaYDVwLD79um5VPmSSkI5VCY1RWQxbAb521Meizq4q-2F-2BLPVWiP3hS-2FUwkddTUQEEWe4TNv2TZVAyKoXZWWJWJkVNMKoV4OBrHfSSCy9lQPCk5hu-2Fqv01S2kmxbcezIj87T76wPwqyhRHQB0xQXP32tpy-2BBlJZ1nl52CysRA7pL9gBJlNyzGA3MTBQgtQJRKDthvNQmrPKNY-2Fx8uYFmbgbexlBQhsTFGdefaququZZiZHcezNMCfjN5wACqLG9lxHzuDfPw3iBQAmQrbuvXRrJIQyu63HSmNkzz8UaXsOcr-2BXKT2txxnsbUNp1Wr-2BJWAov6XBevdnFVTT0iNQ-3D-3D"><i>proper riding gear</i></a><i>, even for short trips, including a helmet with visor or goggles, leather or reinforced jacket, gloves, pants, and over-the-ankle boots.</i></div>
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<b><i>Practice Defensive Driving</i></b><i> -- Be extra alert to potential dangers. Always maintain a safe following distance, and avoid cars that are making erratic moves.</i></div>
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<b><i>Pretend You Are Invisible</i></b><i> -- Remember that to car drivers, you </i><a href="http://email.outboundsend.com/wf/click?upn=Pb9fPTYCtwR6nFcwkyR5Wh5ckG4Vu-2FusCK6dlpXDCwNvSna9-2FwlKGv7riu7nhAse1-2F15Jc8H-2FsANWhkfkEOB1HllCBowNcCD-2Bx-2B7Ahc1cNh55zlWPxHqvqW6auRKYL5oxwriR2iImO7eXIZd4x0YxA-3D-3D_2idIVyslWwkLj-2F-2Frpqa3MsZ-2BWVtzk-2BfvYZzOnJCrr-2FdKEck-2BA7c7S4QWs42FKj3j94RmuZcmvlxSYri6WxXgFrBmdHgbkcR4DLAWLeuOEJ0OAGr-2BEpTgJPwKJpPfbUrxh54Xt12K1g-2Bp-2BIHveTCRH-2FhksOlXeP9tbfqD846Pp-2FFHnSsZI9mYOuWR4samnIiLrlcb7yH5HDiq8BwzIySVe75IC7GSeL-2Bf2FPleBsMnLiqSqQtMh-2BGP3JKbVuE6U9gnx-2FShdj32LIfghEM6sEcNthl0N1c6fFs1xUTXMs9kkfWax4sRYgSOTd0foDBwm2JnwZtBeovTmaigwSQ5KkLoBBBvlVemyFS-2BXoFaPoeaqYxcIErs4LrAMQzHot8YB8O62lBqmJYHFSTHaO-2B-2F1rpfw-3D-3D"><i>virtually disappear on the road</i></a><i>. Be as conspicuous as possible by wearing bright clothing and riding with your headlights on, and always position yourself in the best spot to be seen.</i></div>
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<b><i>Avoid Bad Road Conditions</i></b><i> -- Avoid bad weather when possible. If you do get caught in changing conditions, be gentle with the brakes, throttle and steering, as the most dangerous time is right after precipitation begins when oil residue on roads rises to the top.</i></div>
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<b><i>Learn Proper Techniques</i></b><i> -- Take a </i><a href="http://email.outboundsend.com/wf/click?upn=XHTPxzJZOwt0Og3vAIPrQ7haJEI2q9-2BVorfiWogL5ys-3D_2idIVyslWwkLj-2F-2Frpqa3MsZ-2BWVtzk-2BfvYZzOnJCrr-2FdKEck-2BA7c7S4QWs42FKj3jgjL61G8d-2FN3iBZg4zscUY97RzbCDo5STRXfAlJkEIW0u0DRL28st3EakvMycyqIuWqYjb3yt8eMeqrTZ7XDKSa09t-2F72jNmuBLxgKwuZXNsaRtS7pRAni3ccXkiSFWQusKcWr51Gxfn-2FrHOgvjuxBxQdFTFRlBn84r8fvl9jqOOtIaMqbNe-2Fwx4BczRJPUpjg0pkGKWnQ5w6wQXL29MNLAON0Hc7e46mF9Smxu2ebafzHqQm8smu4o4OLTgP8Wpsg-2B8D-2BRhzbAfTLHA7zj0-2FoJHAca-2B-2FJzPjZoBlOjZYFL1pdh1cBK50zmamSHVCnRK6TayKJHi31iV84h-2BAz4GThw-3D-3D"><i>motorcycle safety course</i></a><i> in your area. Beyond the basic skills needed to obtain a motorcycle license, riders need to master evasive emergency maneuvers to stay safe from all of the other drivers on the road</i></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226865117307900540noreply@blogger.com0Linda, CA, USA39.1276702 -121.5507976000000139.078392699999995 -121.63147860000001 39.1769477 -121.47011660000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204488666820540446.post-19010431189278563092015-06-28T17:15:00.001-07:002015-06-28T17:15:27.230-07:00Safe Motorcycle Riding Tips VIDEO<div style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;">
Watch this excellent Motorcycle Safety “Behind the Handlebars” Video by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmSULIu1Zk4">BlinkyCab</a> on YouTube!</div>
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Always keep enough distance in front of your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you. It is also good to keep “Space Cushions” in the lanes to your left and right so as not to get boxed in by traffic. Keep Safety Space around you and your bike at all times.</div>
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Stay out of the Blind Spots of other drivers on the road. Many vehicles have an area of the road that is difficult to see from the driver’s position. These “Blind Spots” are usually about 45 degrees behind the driver’s left and right sides, and should be avoided by Motorcyclists. Always make sure the other drivers on the road can see you!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226865117307900540noreply@blogger.com0Yuba City, CA 95993, USA39.0715086 -121.6967437999999838.6770531 -122.34219079999998 39.4659641 -121.05129679999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204488666820540446.post-47670529244616820592015-05-31T23:05:00.000-07:002015-05-31T23:12:53.273-07:00Motorcyclist Drug Under A Truck And Survives<div style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Thanks to <a href="http://gomotorcyclecrash.com/">http://GoMotorcycleCrash.com</a> for a dramatic and heroic True Story of a group of Good Samaritans who helped rescue a Southern California Motorcyclist that was trapped under a moving Truck on the 1st day of this Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. As reported by #ABC7Eyewitness and CBS Los Angeles: a Motorcyclist was hit by a car while changing lanes on the eastbound 91 freeway</span><span style="background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #323333; letter-spacing: 0.0px;">, just west of the 71 </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">in Corona, CA. Another driver, who thought he saw a bumper being drug beneath the vehicle, flagged down the truck driver so they could rescue the motorcyclist. Fortunately, the driver of the motorcycle received only minor injuries because he was wearing protective clothing and a quality helmet. </span></div><div style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; min-height: 17px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span><br />
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</div><div style="background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #323333; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">According to witnesses and Corona Fire Department Spokesman John DeYoe, the motorcyclist was trapped and drug under the red Ford F-150 truck at freeway speeds. Another witness and rescuer included a local firefighter, </span><span style="background-color: transparent; letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Andrew Hubbard</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">, who got a jack and was able to help lift the truck off him with the help of some Good Samaritans.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; letter-spacing: 0.0px;"> </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Incredibly, the man was pulled free and hospitalized with only minor abrasions, DeYoe said.</span></div><div style="color: #323333; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; min-height: 17px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span><br />
</div><div style="background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #323333; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Holeman said once paramedics were called, he started recording the rescue scene, which he then posted to Facebook. As of Memorial Day May 25th, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/byron.holeman/videos/vb.100000014081798/1075800935763699/?type=2&theater"><span style="color: #519442; letter-spacing: 0.0px;">the viral Facebook video</span></a> had been viewed more than 7,226,000 times.</span></div><div style="background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #323333; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><i>**Warning, the following video may be disturbing for some to watch.**</i></span></div><div style="background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #323333; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; min-height: 17px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span><br />
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So I'm commuting home today in the famous 91 freeway traffic. I see a pick up truck east bound just past Green River dragging what I thought might be a bumper. I take a closer look and realize it is a human body underneath the truck. #Abc7eyewitness<br />
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</div><div style="background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #323333; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 18px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><i>Amazingly, the man escaped the ordeal in Riverside County with only minor injuries, largely thanks to his protective gear.</i></span></div></div><div style="color: #202023; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP9pRJeiK-U4m4fWT4IVppL9skQWvJ11E5LkgY0FSbZg3BtRv1Pzj4p_yWHQXwJRcRvXtxa4t2cF2RG5q106AtN6g2n1F4qoeaGiPC29w8vavdUlc9Zz10Q6WlHYVoEWYdvJt60CEfgLyg/s1600/motorcyclist_under_truck2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; font-family: Times; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP9pRJeiK-U4m4fWT4IVppL9skQWvJ11E5LkgY0FSbZg3BtRv1Pzj4p_yWHQXwJRcRvXtxa4t2cF2RG5q106AtN6g2n1F4qoeaGiPC29w8vavdUlc9Zz10Q6WlHYVoEWYdvJt60CEfgLyg/s320/motorcyclist_under_truck2.jpg" width="266" /></a></div></div><div style="color: #202023; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; min-height: 17px;"><br />
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</div><div style="color: #323333; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">An ambulance arrived on the scene a short time later. The man, who was in full protective gear, suffered only minor injuries, but was taken to a local trauma center as a precaution. This story underscores the importance of staying alert while driving, and being extra careful to watch out for Motorcyclists. Thanks to the Good Samaritans and the Motorcyclist’s protective equipment for the positive conclusion to this serious event.</span></div><div style="color: #323333; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; min-height: 17px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span><br />
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Whether you drive a Honda or a Harley, a street bike or a road bike (or a street legal dirt bike), it is always important to <i>remain alert and drive defensively.</i> The <a href="http://www.nhtsa.gov/Safety/Motorcycles" target="_blank" title="NHTSA Motorcycle Safety">Motorcycle Driving Safety page on the NHTSA website</a> reminds motorists “<i>to safely ‘share the road’ with motorcycles and to be extra alert to help keep motorcyclists safe. Motorcyclists are reminded to make themselves visible to other motorists… (and) to always ride smart and sober.</i>”<br />
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<b>Motorcycle Fatality Statistics</b><br />
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A June 2014 <a href="http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/812035.pdf" target="_blank" title="Motorcycle Traffic Safety study by NHTSA">study on Motorcycle Traffic Safety</a> by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that:<br />
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<li>“In 2012, 4,957 motorcyclists were killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes—an increase of 7% from the 4,630 motorcyclists killed in 2011. There were 93,000 motorcyclists injured during 2012, a 15% increase from 81,000 in 2011.“</li>
<li>“In 2012, motorcyclists accounted for 15% of all traffic fatalities, 18% of all occupant (driver and passenger) fatalities, and 4% of all occupants injured. Of the 4,957 motorcyclists killed in traffic crashes, 93% (4,625) were riders and 7% (332) were passengers.”</li>
<li>“Motorcycles made up 3% of all registered vehicles in the United States in 2012 and accounted for only 0.7 percent of all vehicle miles traveled. <b>Per vehicle mile traveled in 2012, motorcyclists were more than 26 times likely than passenger car occupants to die in motor vehicle traffic crashes and 5 times more likely to be injured</b>.”</li>
<li>“Per registered vehicle, the fatality rate for motorcyclists in 2012 was 6 times the fatality rate for passenger car occupants. The injury rate for motorcyclists was about the same as the injury rate for passenger car occupants.”</li>
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<b>Helmet Use and Effectiveness </b><br />
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NHTSA estimates that helmets saved the lives of 1,699 motorcyclists in 2012. If all motorcyclists had worn helmets, an additional 781 lives could have been saved.<br />
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According to a <a href="http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-motorcyle-fatalities-drop-in-2013-20140506-story.html" target="_blank" title="LA Times Article on Motorcycle Safety">May 6, 2014 article by the LA TIMES</a>, the NHTSA found: "<i>There were 10 times as many unhelmeted motorcyclist fatalities in states without universal helmet laws, compared to states with universal helmet laws, in 2012.</i>" Kendell Poole, GHSA chairman, added: “<b><i>By far, helmets are the single most effective way to prevent serious injury and death in the event of a motorcycle crash</i></b>.”<br />
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That’s good news since motorcycle deaths had been steadily rising for ten years between 1998-2008, according to a <a href="http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/jan/11/tp-downey-motorcycle-death-trend-reverses-after/" target="_blank" title="UT San Diego article on Motorcycle Safety">January 11, 2013 UT San Diego article</a>. “<i>California’s annual motorcycle death toll peaked at 5</i><i>60 in 2008</i>”, perhaps because of the downturn in the economy, then began rising again in 2011. <i>“An official with the California Office of Traffic Safety reported that most fatal motorcycle accidents happen on the weekends when people often take to the open road for pleasure, rather than during weekday commutes.”</i><br />
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The <a href="http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-motorcyle-fatalities-drop-in-2013-20140506-story.html" target="_blank" title="LA Times article on Motorcycle Safety">Los Angeles Times article</a> quotes “Dr. James Hedlund, a former National Highway Traffic Safety Administration official who authored the study: <i>“More universal helmet laws, reduced alcohol impairment, better motorcycle rider t</i><i>raining and licensing, and more driver awareness of motorcycles could all help to cut motorcycle rider deaths.”</i> According to Hedlund: “There is a mathematical correlation between helmet laws and rider deaths: <b><i>‘When helmet use goes down, rider fatalities go up,’ </i></b>he said.”<br />
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“Driver education would also help”, Dr. James Hedlund said. “A high percentage of fatal motorcycle accidents occurred ‘<i>when a car [driver], typically, doesn't see the motorcyclist and turns left in front of the motorcyc</i><i>le</i>’.”<br />
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<a href="http://www.chp.ca.gov/programs/motorcycle.html" target="_blank" title="California Highway Patrol (CHP) Motorcycle Safety Video">The California Highway Patrol</a> “also strongly encourages all motorcycle riders to sign up for the California Motorcyclist Safety Program, which is administered by the CHP as California's official motorcycle safety and training program. The Program offers courses for new and experienced riders. Find out more about the <a href="http://www.californiamotorcyclist.com/" target="_blank" title="California Motorcycle Safety Program">California Motorcyclist Safety Program</a>.”<br />
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California residents who find themselves injured in a motorcycle crash or who have lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident may wish to research their options for filing a <a href="http://golaw.com/practice-areas/sacramento-personal-injury/index.html" target="_blank" title="Find a Personal Injury Accident Lawyer near you at http://GoLaw.com">personal injury</a> or <a href="http://golaw.com/practice-areas/wrongful-death/index.html" target="_blank" title="Find a Wrongful Death Attorney near you at http://GoLaw.com">wrongful death</a> lawsuit. A civil action may provide an accident victim the opportunity to pursue monetary damages in court that may help cover medical bills, lost income, funeral costs and other related expenses.<br />
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<a href="http://golaw.com/" target="_blank" title="Find an Accident Injury Lawyer near you with http://GoLaw.com">The Law offices of Mark A Doughty</a> can be reached by calling 530-674-1440. <a href="http://golaw.com/attorneys/doughty/index.html" target="_blank" title="Connect with Mark A Doughty - Accident Injury Attorney at http://GoLaw.com">Mark A Doughty</a> has been practicing law in California since 1979. He has served the people of northern California and represented them without a fee (in accident cases) unless he recovers for them. For more information, please see <a href="http://golaw.com/" target="_blank" title="Find an Accident Injury Attorney near you with http://GoLaw.com">http://GoLaw.com</a>.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226865117307900540noreply@blogger.com0Yuba City, CA, USA39.1404477 -121.6169108000000339.0419107 -121.77827230000003 39.2389847 -121.45554930000003tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204488666820540446.post-55635801001168699842015-03-31T12:53:00.000-07:002015-04-08T18:17:46.678-07:00CALIFORNIA WRONGFUL DEATH LAW<div style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;">
You may have heard the term “<a href="http://golaw.com/practice-areas/wrongful-death/index.html">Wrongful Death</a>”, but how much do you know about the State of California’s Laws regarding the negligent death of an Adult? According to <a href="http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=ccp&group=00001-01000&file=377.60-377.62">LegInfo.Ca.Gov</a>, The Code of Civil Procedure Section 377.60 - 377.62 states that a <b>Wrongful Death</b> is defined as: <i>“</i><i>A cause of action for the death of a person caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another”.</i> Basically, “Wrongful Death” allows a deceased accident victim’s family to seek damages and compensation under California Law.</div>
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<span style="color: black;">The <a href="http://accidentdatacenter.com/topic/wrongful-death/what-every-family-needs-know-about-wrongful-death-case">AccidentDataCenter.com</a>’s article </span><i>What Every Family Needs To Know About A Wrongful Death Case</i> states: ”When someone is killed because of the carelessness or misconduct of another person, the surviving members of the victim's family may bring a "wrongful death" lawsuit. Wrongful death lawsuits can also be filed against Corporations and Governmental Agencies for their negligence… (and) may arise out of a number of situations, for example: <a href="http://golaw.com/practice-areas/automobile-accidents/index.html">Automobile Accident</a>, <a href="http://golaw.com/practice-areas/products-liability/index.html">Defective Product</a>, or <a href="http://golaw.com/practice-areas/defective-drugs/index.html">Medical Malpractice</a>.”</div>
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<a href="http://www.wrongfuldeathcaselaw.com/ultimate-guide/">WrongfulDeathCaseLaw.com</a>’s Ultimate Guide Article asks: “<i>COMPENSATION CANNOT BRING MY LOVED ONE BACK. WHY SHOULD I SEEK IT?”</i></div>
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While no amount of compensation can restore a lost life, and no award of damages can replace the love you received from a family member who died, Monetary Compensation — an award of money — is the method by which our civil justice system dispenses justice. If you are entitled to compensation, there are several reasons why you should seek it.</div>
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Compensation in a <a href="http://golaw.com/practice-areas/wrongful-death">Wrongful Death Lawsuit</a> may help to cure the Financial Loss of losing a loved one. Medical and Funeral Expenses, Lost Prospect of Inheritance, and Loss of Support and Services are all weighed by the court to provide a “Fair and Just” compensation to the surviving family. In some states, <b>Punitive Damages</b> may also be awarded in cases of serious or malicious wrongdoing to punish the defendant and deter others from repeating similar bad behavior.</div>
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The <b>Statute of Limitations</b> is the time limit for bringing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit and varies from state to state. One state’s statute of limitations might only be one year, while another’s might be as long as three years, so it’s very important to <a href="http://golaw.com/contact-us/index.html">Contact an Accident Injury Attorney</a> in your state early to determine your legal rights.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08226865117307900540noreply@blogger.com0Lincoln, CA 95648, USA38.9052036 -121.308408838.5099381 -121.9538558 39.3004691 -120.66296179999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3204488666820540446.post-49457773741165461802015-02-28T11:52:00.002-08:002015-02-28T11:52:16.318-08:00How Hitches Affect Rear End CollisionsIt’s time for another one of our <b>Driving Safety Tips</b> from your friends at <a href="http://golaw.com/">GoLaw.com</a><br />
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Did you know that your vehicle’s Trailer Hitch has the ability to Increase the <b>Risks of Injury</b> to you and your occupants? The impact of a <b>Rear End Vehicle Collision</b> can cause painful injuries including soft tissue damage, and can be much worse on occupants if a trailer hitch is installed since it is attached directly to the frame. Most modern vehicles are designed to protect their passengers from the impact energy of a Car Crash with "crumple zone” safety features. However, when the hitch is inserted into the receiver so the "g forces” (Forces of Gravity increase the injuries) are transferred directly to the frame of the vehicle and the occupants bodies, there is the possibility for greater trauma since the impact could not be absorbed in the crush zones. For this same reason, it is typical to see the <b>Property Damage</b> be less severe with a lower cost to repair than it would have been had no hitch and ball been installed in the receiver.<br />
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As reported in the <a href="http://alerts.nationalsafetycommission.com/2011/04/how-receiver-hitches-affect-rear-end.html">National Safety Commission Alert</a>: <i>“the most frequent vehicle accident (in the United States) is the <b>rear end collision</b>”</i> and <i>“a vehicle equipped with a receiver hitch (tow bar) increases the risk of <b>whiplash</b> by 22% if it is hit in the rear”</i>. According to the article: <i>“A receiver hitch completely changes the crash dynamics.”</i><br />
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Continuing: <i>“It has been shown that the occupants of the "target" vehicle will move forward at 2.5 times (or more) then that of the "bullet" vehicle. So a small 5 mph impact will send the occupants of the target vehicle flying forward at 12 – 13 mph – certainly enough force to hurt people. This change in acceleration or "Delta V" is what influences <b>Whiplash</b>.”</i><br />
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<b>Interesting Rear End Vehicle Collision facts:</b><br />
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<li>Approximately 75% of all <b>rear end collisions</b> are less than 10 mph, and Low speed Rear End Collisions <i>(less than 10 mph) </i>accentuate the Whiplash more than High speed ones.</li>
<li>94% of all rear end collisions occur on straight roads while 56% of all rear end crashes are straight on.</li>
<li>Only 14.2% of the people that hit you in the rear will miss your receiver hitch entirely.</li>
<li>48% of the people that hit you in the rear – are <i>not</i> slowing down.</li>
<li>80% of all rear end collisions are caused by driver inattention.</li>
<li>Women are twice as likely to end up with a <b>whiplash injury</b> as Men.</li>
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<li style="color: #666666; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #f6f6f6;"></span><span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; font-kerning: none;">Carry a flashlight when walking at night.</span></span></li>
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<li style="color: #666666; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #f6f6f6;"></span><span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; font-kerning: none;">Stand clear of buses, hedges, parked cars, or other obstacles before crossing so drivers can see you.</span></span></li>
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<li style="color: #666666; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #f6f6f6;"></span><span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; font-kerning: none;">Don't assume vehicles will stop. Make eye contact with drivers, don't just look at the vehicle. If a driver is on a cell phone, he or she may not be paying enough attention to drive safely.</span></span></li>
<li style="color: #666666; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #f6f6f6;"></span><span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; font-kerning: none;">Don't rely solely on pedestrian signals. Look before you cross the road.</span></span></li>
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<li style="color: #666666; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #f6f6f6;"></span><span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; font-kerning: none;">Obey traffic signals such as WALK/DON'T WALK signs.</span></span></li>
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<li style="color: #666666; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #f6f6f6;"></span><span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; font-kerning: none;">Watch for turning vehicles. Make sure the driver sees you and will stop for you.</span></span></li>
<li style="color: #666666; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #f6f6f6;"></span><span style="background-color: #f6f6f6; font-kerning: none;">Look across ALL lanes you must cross and visually clear each lane before proceeding. Even if one motorist stops, do not presume drivers in other lanes can see you and will stop for you.</span></span></li>
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<h3><a href="http://golaw.com/newsletters/Products-Liability/index7010.html?launch_pg=NewsletterDetailLayout&launch_sel=1000305&title=Damages+Awarded+in+Products+Liability+Lawsuits" target="_blank">Damages Awarded in Products Liability Lawsuits</a></h3>Courts award damages to pay back a person for loss or harm resulting from injuries caused by a defective product. The trier of fact (the jury in a jury trial or the judge in a bench trial) decides the amount of damages. The trier of fact has broad discretion in setting the amount of damages. The following are some of the factors considered in making an award: the injury, the need for future treatment, any disability, pain and suffering, age, occupation, and pre-injury health. A person's life expectancy is also considered if the injury is permanent.<br />
<h3><a href="http://golaw.com/newsletters/Products-Liability/indexb9b3.html?launch_pg=NewsletterDetailLayout&launch_sel=1000378&title=Frequently+Asked+Questions+About+Products+Liability+Claims" target="_blank">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) About Products Liability Claims</a></h3>A defective product is a product that has a design defect or a manufacturing defect. If a product lacks an adequate warning of any known dangers associated with its use, the product is also considered to be defective.<br />
<h3><a href="http://golaw.com/newsletters/Products-Liability/indexcfdd.html?launch_pg=NewsletterDetailLayout&launch_sel=1000279&title=Recovery+in+Strict+Products+Liability+for+Product+Damage+Alone" target="_blank">Recovery in Strict Products Liability for Product Damage Alone</a></h3>Products liability is the area of the law that deals with injuries and property damage caused by defective products. A product is considered defective if it has a design or manufacturing flaw. If the product lacks proper instructions or lacks sufficient warnings about any dangers associated with its use, a product can also be considered defective. This article discusses recovery for defective products when the only damage was to the product itself. There were no personal injuries or damages to other property.<br />
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