When filing “boilerplate allegations” or claiming ignorance of facts already known (and easily capable of being verified), insurance defense lawyers are abusing our civil justice system no less than the frivolous lawsuits they are always complaining about. Having witnessed firsthand the stalling tactics of the major insurance companies, it is surprising that Americans do not…
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Yesterday’s post discussed the high rate of trucks failing safety inspections in Fairfax County Virginia. The Supervisor of the Fairfax County Police Motor Carrier Safety Unit told the Fairfax County Times newspaper that “Part of what we check for is to see if a commercial vehicle is overweight. Even if the vehicle’s brakes are in…
Continue readingFairfax County Police take nearly half the commercial trucks they inspect off the road due to unsafe conditions, equipment and actions. The Fairfax County Police Motor Carrier Safety Unit has been randomly inspecting trucks throughout the County. According to news reports, besides random stops, the unit has monthly location inspections at which it pulls dozens…
Continue readingMeeting with the potential Defendant, who was quite shaken up even though not physically injured, I was made aware of the facts of the unfortunate accident. A bicycle rider was severely injured in an accident on a rainy day in California. A car pulling into a parking lot was struck broadside by the Los Angeles…
Continue readingMore electric cars and hybrids are being driven on American roads as gas prices are still climbing and drivers are becoming more concerned with the environment. With more vehicles being powered by complex electrical systems, emergency responders have had to undergo updated safety training to rescue trapped crash victims inside these new electric models. Firefighters…
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