Santa Clarita Personal Injury Lawyer - Motor Vehicle Accidents

Roof Strength in SUV's Influence Risk of Injury

Susy Owen — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:45:02 GMT

Unfortunately, drivers are often lulled into a false sense of safety while driving an SUV. Perhaps it is the size of the vehicle that lends itself to that misconception.

The truth is, many SUV's roll over during accidents, and as many as 35 percent of vehicle deaths occur due to roll overs. To add to that, a recent study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that the strength of an SUV's roof has a direct influence on the risk of injury to the occupants. "We don't know just what happens to people in these crashes or what the injury mechanisms are," said Institute President Adrian Lund. "What we do know from the new study is that strengthening a vehicle's roof reduces injury risk, and it reduces it a lot."

The current requirement by the United States government is as follows: A vehicle's roof must be capable of withstanding a force 1.5 times the weight of the vehicle prior to reaching 5 inches of crush. However, that has been the requirement since as far back as 1973 for some vehicles. The government wants to bring the current safety requirement up to 2.5 times the weight of the vehicle.

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Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Susy Owen

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Headed for Trial

Susy Owen — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:41:04 GMT

In November of 2003 Josh Eppley was a seventh grade student at Tri-Valley Middle School in Ohio. According to a lawsuit filed by the parents of Eppley, Tri-Valley Middle School allowed 17-year-old Corey Jenkins to take their son out of school without their permission. Jenkins proceeded to drive with Eppley as a passenger in a car.

According to the police report, Eppley was ejected from the vehicle after it veered off the road hitting an embankment. Sadly, Eppley died as a result of the incident. A lawsuit has now been filed by Eppley's parents against the school due to the willful, wanton and reckless conduct and breach of duty of the employees of the school. At one point the boy's parents voluntarily dropped their suit involving the car crash only to refile at a later date. The attorney representing the school district, Michael E. Stinn, was not available to comment. The trial date has yet to be set.

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Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Susy Owen

Same Girl, Same Incident - Two Hit and Runs

Susy Owen — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 12:41:04 GMT

Sasha Kemp, 19, of Toledo., was standing on a road at approximately 1:50 a.m., on Saturday morning trying to flag down a car when she was struck by a vehicle. Kemp was then thrown into the path of an oncoming vehicle. That vehicle tried of avoid her, but was unable to.

The second driver crashed while trying to avoid kemp. Unbelievably, both the first and second driver left the scene of the incident. Meanwhile, Kemp died of massave head injuries at Toledo hospital on Saturday. Toxicology results are pending. Police do not know the identity of the drivers at this time.

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Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Susy Owen

Cell Phone Use Leads to Auto Crashes

Susy Owen — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 18:44:38 GMT

It will come as no surprise to most that the use of cellular phones while operating an automobile increases the risks of a car accidents. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Administration studies show that close to 80% of automobile crashes and 65% of near crashes occurred within three seconds of some type of distraction. And the main cause of driver distraction is -you guessed it - cellular phone use.

In 1985, there were about 91,600 cell phone subscribers in the United States, whereas in 2005 that number was more than 197 million. Expect to see many new laws and regulations pertaining to the use of cellular phones while driving. They are already in affect in many states and are coming to California in 2008. Every driver has an enormous responsibility to drive safely when driving a vehicle and sharing the road with others. The way the law sees it, one can't be driving safely while distracted by a cellular phone or anything else.

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Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Susy Owen

Two Die in Car Crash

Susy Owen — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 18:51:21 GMT

In San Antonio Texas, two people lost their lives when they were involved in a head-on Collision on Loop 410. The incident involved an 18-wheeler and a concrete truck on the city's southeast side.

The truck driver blew a tire, which caused him to loose control of his vehicle. Once the tire blew the concrete truck crossed the median at which time it crashed into an 18-wheeler. There was a third vehicle involved in the crash also. Fortunately, none of the people in that vehicle were injured. As would be expected, the immediate vicinity was shut down for hours.

For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Susy Owen

ATV's Recalled(3)

Susy Owen — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 21:22:31 GMT

The Consumer Product Safety Commision announced today that there will be a voluntary recall of Ohalee FA-A70 Youth ATVs.There are 36 units currently being recalled.

The real hazard with this particular defective product is that the lack front brakes in addition to a gauge for tire pressure. Among other problems the flag pole bracket is not the correct size, and the handlebars do not have padding covering sharp edges. To date, no injuries have been reported. This product was manufactured in China. And were sold by Odes Motorcycle Industry nationwide from June 2006 through December 2006.

For more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Defective and Dangerous Products.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Susy Owen

Hulk Hogan's Son in Horrific Crash

Susy Owen — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 17:41:57 GMT

As many are not doubt aware Nick Bollea better known as Nick Hogan "Hogan Knows Best" fame was the driver of a vehicle that was totaled in a horrific car crash last Sunday in Clearwater Florida. While Nick was released from the hospital with very minor injuries, his passenger and good friend, John J. Graziano, was not so fortunate. He was critically injured after suffering from a severe head injury as a result of the crash.

Nick lost control of the vehicle he was driving. The car spun out of control on State Road 60 in Coldwater, Florida. It has been reported that Nick has been sited several times for speeding in the last 12 months. Friends and family are holding a bed side vigil the critically injured Graziano who is well liked and has served in the marines. Please, drive safely out there.

For more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section of Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Susy Owen

Child is Backed Over by a Vehicle

Susy Owen — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 18:38:41 GMT

Herlinda Luna was on her way to the grocery store. The last thing she expected was a traffic accident. She was a passenger in a vehicle that was traveling at two miles per hour while backing out of her home. Her one year old grandson was somehow unsupervised and was behind the vehicle and could not be seen.

"We just heard a thump," said a sobbing Luna as friends and family members hugged her.The boy was hit in an alley behind the grandmother's home located in the 1600 block of Flower Street at about 8 p.m., said Officer Mike Friebel with the California Highway Patrol."

According to the grandmother the infants's mother ran out after the incident. Unfortunitely, it was too late. The investigation is ongoing.

For more information on this subject matter, please refer to the section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Susy Owen

Car Crash Leaves People Seriously Injured

Susy Owen — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 17:25:34 GMT

On a dark Tampa street at 3:00 a.m. on Friday last, a vehicle that was traveling westbound at an estimated 100 miles per hour struck another vehicle that was traveling southbound.

The horrific incident occurred at the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard (State Road 574) and County Road 579. Car crashes such as this one, which was due to such thoughtless and selfish behavior, are difficult to digest. They have a huge impact on innocent peoples' lives. It truely is a shame. It has been reported that one driver was ejected during the crash. All parties were taken to a nearby hospital. Names of the people involved were not released.

For more information on this subject, please refer to our section on Car and Motorcycle Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Susy Owen

Auto Safety System Saves Lives, Fuel & More

Susy Owen — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 14:57:42 GMT

A device that is new to the average automobile could prevent as many as 30, 000 accidents and 660 deaths every year in the United States. According to Clyde Stech, President, MAXAIR ATMI, Inc., which created the safety system, "This feature is ready and available and could be on all new automobiles. It's a matter of consumers demanding it and auto manufacturers making it available."

Evidently, similar systems have been used in the trucking industry for years. The system MAXAIR detects and fill under inflated tires through an onboard compressor. The cost to the manufacturer of putting this device in a new vehicle is about $200. It has been reported that the new auto safety device can also save drivers a total of $5 billion in gas and reduce CO2 emissions by 250lbs per car annually.

For more information on this subject matter, please refer to our section on Automobile and Motorcycle Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Susy Owen