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INSURANCE COMPANIES’ SELECTION OF BIASED DOCTOR CAN BE BAD FAITH
Rule 35 of the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure provides that the Court may order a party to undergo a physical or mental examination by a physician or psychologist “when the mental or physical condition of the party, or of … Continue reading
REGULATIONS TO PREVENT AUTO BACK-OVER DEATHS FURTHER DELAYED
REGULATIONS TO PREVENT AUTO BACK-OVER DEATHS FURTHER DELAYED Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood stated his department needs more time for “research and data analysis” before it can issue new rules/regulations aimed at assisting drivers to avoid accidentally backing over … Continue reading
February, 2012 — $195,000
Mr. J, a former assistant high school football coach arrived at his home to find police officers waiting outside his front door. He allowed them into his home where, unbeknonwnst to him, his 17 year old son was having a … Continue reading
PENALTIES FOR FIRST-TIME DUI OFFENDERS REDUCED
Effective January 2, 2012, Arizona motorists convicted of a first-time Driving Under the Influence offense will no longer be required to have an ignition interlock device on their vehicle for one year. Now such drivers will be required to have … Continue reading
FLORIDA SEEKS TO PASS LAW REQUIRING ACCIDENT VICITIMS TO GO TO EMERGENCY ROOMS
FLORIDA SEEKS TO PASS LAW REQUIRING ACCIDENT VICITIMS TO GO TO EMERGENCY ROOMS House Bill 119 recently cleared a Florida House sub-committee and has the support of Florida Governor Rick Scott. This bill would force all accident victims to go … Continue reading
CHEAPER PLASTIC SURGERY MAY INCREASE MALPRACTICE LAWSUITS
CHEAPER PLASTIC SURGERY MAY INCREASE MALPRACTICE LAWSUITS Low-cost, high-volume cosmetic surgery centers are expanding across the country. Critics refer to this phenomenon as the commoditization of cosmetic surgery. Previously, cosmetic surgery procedures usually involved detailed consultations with a plastic surgeon … Continue reading
INJURED BYSTANDER CAN SUE FOR INJURIES CAUSED BY FLYING BODY PARTS
INJURED BYSTANDER CAN SUE FOR INJURIES CAUSED BY FLYING BODY PARTS An Illinois appeals court recently ruled that a man killed by a train while crossing the tracks at a Chicago Metro station can be held responsible after part of … Continue reading
FEDERAL AGENCY RECOMMENDS BAN ON DRIVER CELL PHONE USAGE
FEDERAL AGENCY RECOMMENDS BAN ON DRIVER CELL PHONE USAGE National Transportation Safety Board Chairman, Deborah Hersman recently stated that states should ban all driver usage of cell phones and other portable electronic devices except in emergencies. The recommendation was unanimously … Continue reading
FEDERAL INVESTIGATION INTO JEEP CHEROKEE FIRES
FEDERAL INVESTIGATION INTO JEEP CHEROKEE FIRES The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating a fatality that occurred in Florida as part of a continuing investigation into a potential fire hazard caused by the design of the 1993-2004 Jeep … Continue reading
MINIMUM AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE LIMIITS
MINIMUM AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE LIMIITS Arizona’s minimum automobile liability insurance limits need to be increased to keep up with inflation and modern standards of minimum liability protection recognized by almost every other state. Indeed, the Arizona Supreme Court noted the … Continue reading
