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What can we do to curtail lawsuit abuse?

If a doctor performs a surgery on the wrong place on a patient and when he discovers his error, admits to his patient that he made an error, does the doctor, the doctor’s attorney and the doctor’s insurance company then deny any wrongdoing and refuse to compensate the patient for the mistaken surgery? You would certainly think not. The doctor clearly makes an error, does the right thing and admits it to his patient (how could he do anything else since it operated on the wrong portion of the body?), he surely isn’t going to deny the facts when it comes to compensating his patient, is he?
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Two Mendocino County animal control officials were injured in a dog bite incident even as they responded to reports of vicious pit bulls chasing people in a local neighborhood the morning of April 9, 2010. According to an article in Lake County News, the county sheriff’s officer received a 911 call from neighbors who said they were being chased by the dogs near the intersection of Laughlin Way and North State Street in Redwood Valley.
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There are many options when it comes to choosing who will manage a special needs trust. Some of these include trust departments of banks, legal, counsel, professional fiduciaries, non-profit corporations, family members and close friends. It is important to note that special needs trusts are subject to frequent changes in policies regarding distribution and require hard, time-consuming work from the trustee. For these reasons, the trustee for the special needs trust you are concerned with must be responsible, professional, and able to act in the best interest of the beneficiary.

Family members, though well-meaning, are often inexperienced or too busy and might not be the best choice. It can be quite risky to have a trustee with the potential to make mistakes unless they seek professional guidance when it comes to trust handling and distribution.
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“It’s our privilege to honor John Bisnar with the Outstanding Achievement Award based on his extraordinary efforts and exemplary service in the field of crime prevention and WeTip support,” said Susan Aguilar, CEO of WeTip, a leading anonymous crime reporting service non-profit organization. “John epitomizes what it means to have a giving spirit, to put ideas into action to help victims of violent crimes, and to make a difference in the community. It’s support like this that enables organizations like WeTip to prevent crimes and save lives.”

John Bisnar, partner of the California personal injury law firm, Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys (www.BestAttorney.com), will be presented this award at the 37th annual WeTip National Crime-fighting Conference on Friday, April 23, 2010, at the Holiday Inn Ontario Airport. The recognition honors his dedication to crime prevention and the collaboration he has worked on with WeTip to launch the Hit-and-Run Reward™ program. This program is designed to offer cash to witnesses who can provide information that leads to the arrest of those who have caused an accident and fled the scene. Witnesses can provide information anonymously, by phone (800-6-Hit-N-Run) or through the Hit-and-Run Reward™ program website.
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Someone who is seriously injured in a car accident in California can have tens of thousands of dollars in medical expenses. They can have a huge amount of loss wages and may have a permanent injury that affects them their entire life. They need to recover the money from the people who are responsible.

 
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A 42-year-old Riverside woman was killed in a fiery Los Angeles car accident the night of April 12, 2010 on the 5 Freeway in Glendale. According to a news report in the Daily Breeze, the crash occurred in the southbound lanes of the freeway near Glendale Boulevard. Three people were taken to area hospitals with major injuries. The woman who later died was in cardiac arrest. A 35-year-old man was in serious condition with a possible head injury and burns. A girl, about 6 years old, suffered burn injuries to her legs. Preliminary reports from California Highway Patrol officials indicate that a vehicle may have stalled and was struck by another vehicle. An investigation is underway.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim in this crash for their tragic and devastating loss. My heart also goes to the man and the little girl who were seriously injured. I wish them the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
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Two people were fatally injured in a car accident the morning of April 10, 2010 after their vehicle was hit by a suspected drunk driver on Highway 41 in Kings County. According to a news report in the Visalia Times Delta, police arrested Ruben Lopez, 65, in connection with the fatal car collision that killed two persons, ages 87 and 63. California Highway Patrol officials say Lopez was driving a 1994 Chevy Silverado south on the highway, near Newton Avenue, when the vehicle entered the northbound lanes. The Chevy then, struck the left front end of an oncoming 1997 Pontiac Grand Am. Both the occupants of the Grand Am died at the scene. Lopez sustained major injuries and was arrested on suspicion of felony driving under the influence.

I offer my heartfelt condolences to the family of these two people who were killed because another driver chose to drink and drive. Tragic! Please keep their grieving family members in your thoughts and prayers.
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Special needs trusts are guided by different policies in each state which can drastically affect how the trust may be used. It is important that a reliable special needs trustee manages the trust in accordance with policies and uses proper discretion when distributing the trust. Setting realistic and reasonable expectations regarding the trust with the beneficiary are also advised, so everyone is on the same page.
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Could you be victimized by an insurance company? Here is an unfortunate yet typical story that happened when a women was involved in a car accident and an insurance adjuster came calling. It has been discussed on the Pennsylvania Injury Law Report website and asks the question: What happens when the insurance adjuster knocks on your door with a release and check in hand? The information in the following story is vital to anyone who has been involved in an accident.

A married woman with two children is involved in a car accident in which she is driving alone. Her vehicle is hit by another driver who ran a stop sign. The other driver admitted it was his fault. The woman suffered bruises and neck and back pains. She goes to the hospital to be treated for her injuries and is prescribed a narcotic pain medication as well as advised to see her family doctor.
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Emily Rose Shane, 13 was killed in a Los Angeles car accident after being hit by a car while walking down Pacific Coast Highway, in Malibu, on April 3, 2010. According to an ABC news report, Emily was walking in the 29000 block of Pacific Coast Highway, when a Mitsubishi Lancer, driven by 26-year-old Sina Khankhanian, struck her. Police say Khankhanian, minutes earlier, deliberately crashed his car into a power pole. The collision caused the sport utility vehicle to roll over and strike the girl. Khankhanian has been arrested on suspicion of murder, but officials do not believe he intentionally hit Emily.

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