A federal district court in Detroit, Michigan just sentenced a spinal surgeon to 235 months in prion. This nearly 20-year prison sentence is in relation to charges associated with fraud, unnecessary operations and fabricated procedures. Aria Sabit, MD, the 43-year-old surgeon, initially practiced at Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura, California. According to the Medscape article, […]
Is the Number of Big Rig Crashes Falling?
Crashes involving big rigs and busses are among the most devastating to both people and property. The size and weight of these vehicles, when compared to normal passenger vehicles, bring to mind a David-versus-Goliath image. It is always good news when any crash rate involving these metal giants drops. Official federal statistics show that fatal […]
Should Police Be Able to Search Your Phone for Evidence of Texting after a Crash?
Do you think that the police should be allowed to check your cell phone after a crash to see whether you were texting? Distracted driving plays an increasing role in causing accidents, not only in California, but nationwide. In fact, some states and courts are becoming more aggressive in how they are dealing with this […]
Recent Case Involving Toyota Tundra Considers Industry Safety Customs
If you are hurt in a car wreck because your car did not have available safety equipment, is the manufacturer or seller responsible for your injuries? This is a question that is often debated in courts across the country. As you might expect, evidence that helps to answer this question is very controversial at products […]
Defective Polaris Sportsman ATVs
Polaris is recalling another one of its off-road vehicles. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just released a summary on the latest Polaris recall. The Sportsman 570 All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) is under recall due to a potential fire hazard. This recall involves 2014-2016 Sportsman 570 Touring and X2 models and 2017 Sportsman 570 6×6 models. […]
