Out of control Toyotas continue to be reported. The reports focus on sudden and uncontrollable acceleration. This problem has been reported in multiple Toyota models. The reports include incidents involving property damage and bodily injury accidents. Perhaps even more troubling are reports that Toyotas continue to have this problem even after the vehicles have been taken to dealerships to fix the problem. As part of the federal investigation, federal investigators are now being dispatched to inspect cars that have had reports of sudden acceleration.
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Connecticut Considering Tougher Reporting On Medical Errors
Connecticut lawmakers are considering a bill that would require state health officials to report annually on “adverse” events at hospitals and conduct random audits to determine hospitals’ compliance with reporting requirements. Currently, only five states require specific disclosure of adverse events. The public benefit of disclosure would be better accountability, more information to patients when choosing their doctors, and a reduction of medical errors. Here is a map that displays the disclosure laws for each state.
Read MoreTruck and Bus Drivers Cannot Text While Driving
Drivers of commercial trucks and buses are now prohibited from texting under federal guidelines. The federal regulation goes into effect immediately. Truck and bus drivers who text while driving commercial vehicles may be subject to civil or criminal penalties of up to $2,750, the Department of Transportation said in a news release.
Read MoreCT Considering Seat Belt Law For School Buses
In the wake of the tragic school bus accident, Connecticut is now considering passing a law requiring school bus passengers to wear seat belts. Currently, school buses are not required to even have seat belts for passengers. Only a handful of states have laws requiring seat belts in school buses. Wearing seat belts is a proven safety benefit. Seat belts should be mandatory in school buses.
Read MorePersonal Injury Tip – Disclose Similar Prior Injuries To Your Treating Doctor
If you have been injured in an accident and are receiving medical treatment from a doctor, make sure when the doctor asks for your prior relevant medical history to disclose any previous injuries or conditions similar to the injuries suffered in the accident. Do not withhold this information thinking that it will help your personal injury case. In fact, it will seriously harm your case. The insurance companies maintain a database containing a history of each and every injury claim a person has filed in the past. So the insurance company knows of your prior injury claims.
The insurance company is waiting to see if you disclose your past medical history to your doctor. If you do not, count on the insurance company to use that non-disclosure against you. So if you have suffered a back injury 5 years earlier and now suffered a new back injury or aggravated the old one as a result of a car accident, tell your treating physician about it.
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