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• The Medical Malpractice Reform Debate in Arizona

  Staff Writer | January 17, 2006 12:45 PM | 0 CommentsPhoenix, AZ

  With the medical malpractice reform debate gearing up this legislative session in Arizona, I thought I'd reflect on this highly emotionally charged issue. Doctors say that they cannot continue to practice medicine when insurance premiums continue to skyrocket. Patients want access to quality medical care and want accountability in case something goes wrong with their medical care. Is...

• Do Speed Patrols Save Lives?

  Staff Writer | January 14, 2006 4:35 PM | 0 CommentsPhoenix, AZ

  Even more speed patrols are coming to the City of Scottsdale around Pima Road running through Scottsdale. Already I mentioned that in Frebruary, photo radar will begin on the Loop 101 Freeway running through Scottsdale. Now around Pima Road near the vicinity of the Loop 101 Freeway, Scottsdale will increase patrols in the area as part of a "special speed-enforcement" effort. Why? More and...

• Scottsdale Tests Photo Radar to Reduce Accidents

  Staff Writer | January 11, 2006 4:23 PM | 0 CommentsPhoenix, AZ

  The City of Scottsdale has decided to do what no other City or state has done. Beginning February 21, 2006, the City will Start a pilot photo radar project on stretch of high speed state freeway dubbed the "highway of tears." The City of Scottsdale has in the past maintained that it has no responsibility to oversee investigations on the Loop 101 Freeway running through greater Scottsdale. ...

• Medication error blamed in patient death

  Staff Writer | January 10, 2006 9:50 AM | 0 CommentsPhoenix, AZ

  According to a 1999 report issued by the Institute of Medicine, medical errors by pharmacies, hospitals and nursing homes have been responsible for the deaths of between 44,000 and 98,000 people per year! This astounding statistic can be attributed to some very simple problems within our health system. For example, placement of similarly sounding medication in different locations on the...

• Supreme Court hearings to affect accident victims

  Staff Writer | January 09, 2006 2:26 PM | 0 CommentsPhoenix, AZ

  Today, Senate confirmation hearings begin for Samuel Alito, the newest nominee to the United States Supreme Court. His elevation to the highest court will have a profound affect on our judicial system. If confirmed, Judge Alito will be able to shape how and under what circumstances corporations will be responsible for failing to make products safe. He will provide input to determine under...

• Gas Company Must Prevent Explosions

  Staff Writer | January 09, 2006 1:59 PM | 0 CommentsPhoenix, AZ

  Southwest Gas Company has been sued by an injured victim who was badly burned over ninety percent of his body. The gas company has an obligation to make its products safe for everyone who uses natural gas or other dangerous products. Without examining the merits of the lawsuit any further, this lawsuit may be an example of how if a company does not take appropriate steps to make its dangerous...

• Vehicle Recalls Down In '05

  Staff Writer | January 09, 2006 1:36 PM | 0 CommentsPhoenix, AZ

  The NHSTA announced recently that recalled vehicles dropped 41% in 2005 but noted that these numbers do not necessarily indicate a safety trend.While 2005 saw far fewer vehicles recalled than in 2004, the number was pretty close to the total in 2003, when 19.1 million vehicles were recalled.One factor that sends recall numbers soaring is the industry practice of sharing parts among a large...

• Building Partially Collapses in New York

  Staff Writer | January 09, 2006 12:02 PM | 0 CommentsPhoenix, AZ

  Two construction workers were injured when the building they were working in partially collapsed, with the first floor falling into the basement. The construction accident occurred just before noon this morning.The full AP release:NEW YORK (AP) - The first floor of a building under construction collapsed into the basement late Monday morning, sending two construction workers to the hospital,...

• Washington Swing Accident Claims 15 Y.O.

  Staff Writer | January 09, 2006 10:40 AM | 0 CommentsPhoenix, AZ

  A colleague in Seattle, Mike Myers, posts news of an unfortunate accident in which a 15 year old boy fell to his death from a rope swing at at a party where there was underage drinking.Mike notes:The landowner who allowed the 60 foot rope swing on his or her property may also be liable if the swing constituted a known, dangerous condition. It is important for land/homeonwners to be aware of...

• Drunk Driver's Bond Reduced After Fatal Accident

  Staff Writer | January 06, 2006 12:04 PM | 0 CommentsPhoenix, AZ

  A Phoenix Judge reduced the bond of a man who pled guilty to three counts of manslaughter, two counts of aggravated assault and four counts of endangerment after a drunk driving acident that killed three people.Rigoberto Arrazola's bond was reduced from $180,000 to $35,000 January 4th.According to paysonroundup.com:If Arrazola is allowed to plea bargain, it would be in direct contrast to a...