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March 10, 2010

Nursing Home Neglect

Posted under: Nursing Home — Charpentier Steve @ 5:54 am

Daytona–Beach News Journal-February 25, 2010-Anne Geggis-According to this article a 76-year-old patient at a Deland nursing home went for nearly 12 hours without treatment after she fractured her shoulder and both of her legs in an accident according to a Deland police report. The nursing home is being investigated for elderly abuse. Apparently the injuries under investigation occurred when a resident fell from her bed as her bedding was being changed, according to Deland police. The article goes on to state that the patient was put back into bed after the fall. Fortunately, according the article, it wasn’t until after the next shift came on duty that emergency workers were summoned to attend to the residents injuries. The resident was taken to a nearby hospital where she was admitted, according to the police report.

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March 9, 2010

Motorcycle Rider Killed in Collision with Bear

Posted under: Motorcycle — Charpentier Steve @ 6:55 am

Florida Today-March 3, 2010-A motorcycle rider who collided with a black bear on a road in Marian County, Florida has died. The article states that according to the Florida Highway Patrol, the bear ran out in front of the motorcyclist. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at Tavares Hospital.

For information on Motorcycle Accidents Click Here: http://www.brevardlawyer.com/html/motorcycle-accidents.html

March 5, 2010

Brevard County Coast Guard Auxiliary Offering Boating Skills Course

Posted under: Maritime — Charpentier Steve @ 5:39 am

Florida Today-March 2, 2010-The Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 17-2 will offer a13 class boating skills and seamanship program from 7-9 p.m. beginning March 9, at the Flotilla 17-2 headquarters at the Sal Martinez Palm Bay boater education building, Pollack Park, at Palm Bay Road and Main Street in Palm Bay, Brevard County. According to the article participants, who complete the course, will receive their Florida Boater Education Identification Card and learn about navigation, chart work along with boating requirements and homeland security. The cost is $45.00.

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Indialantic Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck by Car

Posted under: Automobile — Charpentier Steve @ 5:24 am

Florida Today-March 2, 2010-A 68-year-old Pedestrian was killed recently after he was struck by a car while trying to cross State Road A1A in Indialantic, Brevard County, Florida. The pedestrian a Melbourne resident, was on the east side of State Road A1A near Water Edge Lane and tried to cross State Road A1A, walking to the west at approximately 7:25 p.m. According to the Florida Highway Patrol the pedestrian was struck by a southbound vehicle traveling in the right through lane. The operator of the motor vehicle was not hurt. According to police alcohol was not a factor in the crash and no charges were filed.

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March 1, 2010

BMW Recall

Posted under: Product Liability — Charpentier Steve @ 1:01 pm

Motorcycle Consumer News Volume 41, #3, March 2010-Models effected: 2008-2010 F650GS, F800GS. BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 F650G and F800GS motorcycles manufactured between January 2008 and December 2009. During engine operation, a vacuum is created in order to draw fresh air into the canister. The air then mixes with fuel vapors captured by the canister and is subsequently combusted. Due to the routing of the ventilation hose, water near the end of the hose could be drawn into the charcoal canister. As a result, water could flow into the canister, causing the motor to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

BMW dealers will inspect and add additional hose and route it such that the present defect is avoided. This remedy will be preformed by dealers free of charge. Owners may contact BMW at 800-831-1117. NHTSA Campaign ID#: 09V499000

For more information on Product Liability Click Here: http://www.brevardlawyer.com/html/preise.html

February 26, 2010

Toyota Motor Corporation Starts Publicity Campaign to Comfort Customers

Posted under: Product Liability — Charpentier Steve @ 5:55 am

According to a Wall Street Journal article (2-1, Linebaugh) Toyota Motor Corporation is going forward with a publicity campaign to discuss solutions to the manufacturer’s massive recalls. The company is seeking to appease consumer concerns over sudden acceleration in its vehicles. It is hoped by Toyota that this publicity campaign will resolve a crisis that is truly damaged its reputation and left millions of drivers wondering wether their cars are safe.

For more information on Products Liability Click Here: http://www.brevardlawyer.com/html/preise.html

February 22, 2010

Insulin Syringe Recalled Because of Defective Needle

Posted under: Product Liability — Charpentier Steve @ 6:31 am

According to January 21, 2010, press release issued by the US Food and Drug Administration, the Nipro Medical Corporation has voluntarily recalled all of its Gluco Pro Insulin Syringes because of a defect that may cause the needle to detached from the syringe, resulting in it’s being stuck in the insulin vial, pushed back into the syringe, or lodged in the plaintiffs skin.

For more information on Product Liability Click Here: http://www.brevardlawyer.com/html/preise.html

February 12, 2010

Air Bags for Motorcycle Riding Suits

Posted under: Motorcycle — Charpentier Steve @ 1:01 pm

Dianese (Motorcycle Apparel Company) is currently developing two different platforms for their “D-air system”, one purely for the track and one design for street riders. One of the person’s involved in developing the product, Alessandro Bellati, “since we started developing the system in 2006 it has changed massively. Initially, the air bag sat on the rider shoulders, outside of the leather suit, and once inflated was designed to protect the rider shoulders and collar bones in the event of a crash. …… but we soon found that it wasn’t practical so we started looking at building a system into the riders leather suit. The latest D-air design ….. is completely incorporated into the suit. We have developed a special leather for the shoulder areas that stretches when the air bag goes off, meaning that the suit looks the same as a normal set of leathers and isn’t bulky and un aerodynamic, yet has the air bag built in. Another advantage is that the rider can re-mount and race on after a crash if the air bag is built into the suit, it deflates quickly and doesn’t affect the suits’ structure at all.” Fast Bike Magazine January 2010.

For more information Motorcycle Accidents Click Here: http://www.brevardlawyer.com/html/motorcycle-accidents.html

Brevard County Woman Killed in Motor Vehicle Crash

Posted under: Automobile — Charpentier Steve @ 6:16 am

Florida Today-January 25, 2010-A 24-year-old woman from Merritt Island was killed in a truck crash on South Tropical Trail according to this article. Florida Highway Patrol Troopers pronounced the woman dead after the 5:36 a.m. crash near the crocked mile road interaction the South Tropical Trail. Unfortunately, the deceased was a passenger in a pick-up truck whose drivers lost control of the vehicle, over corrected and slammed into an oncoming truck. As reported, the passenger died and the two-vehicle drivers were taken to Holmes Regional Medical with serious injuries.

For more information on Automobile Accidents Click Here: http://www.brevardlawyer.com/html/auto-accidents.html

February 9, 2010

Fatal Accident Occurs on Instate 95 in Brevard County, Florida

Posted under: Automobile — Charpentier Steve @ 11:42 am

Florida Today-December 29, 2009-J.P. Gallop-According to this article, a fatal accident occurred during early morning hours on Interstate 95. Multi vehicle crash left one person dead and another critically injured. The crash occurred about mile north of the Malabar Road exit in Palm Bay, Brevard County, Florida. Apparently a Georgia man was killed in the accident and another Georgia man received critical injuries.

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