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Road traffic accidents kill more than one million people a year, injuring another thirty-eight million (5 million of them seriously). The death toll on the world’s roadways makes driving the number one cause of death and injury for young people ages 15 to 44. How safe is that new or used vehicle you’re thinking of purchasing? With the introduction of airbags and crash-testing, the number of people killed and injured by motor vehicles has decreased in many countries. International NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) ratings provide a useful basis for comparing vehicle safety. Let’s see what international safety information is currently… Read More

Wikipedia, the purveyor of limitless information, says that Columbus Day is a holiday celebrating the anniversary of the October 12, 1492 arrival of Christopher Columbus to the Americas. The first Columbus Day celebration was held in 1792, when New York City celebrated the 300th anniversary of his landing in the New World. President Benjamin Harrisoncalled upon the people of the United States to celebrate Columbus Day on the 400th anniversary of the event in 1892. Italian-Americans observe Columbus Day as a celebration of their heritage, the first occasion being in New York City on October 12, 1866. Columbus Day was popularized as a holiday in the United States… Read More

Philip G. Peters, Jr., of the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law writes this enlightening article entitled “The Fairness of Malpractice Settlements.” He writes “Over the past quarter of a century, more than a dozen studies have collected data on malpractice settlements. With only one exception, they have consistently shown that plaintiffs with strong cases are more likely to receive a settlement payment than plaintiffs with weak cases. Moreover, the data on malpractice settlement strongly suggests that liability insurers possess a palpable advantage in bargaining power.” This is yet another article in support of the very strong assertion that frivolous lawsuits are… Read More

The New York Times published the following article on September 29, 2007: By KATIE HAFNER Published: September 29, 2007 SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 28 — Since the iPhone hit the market in June, tech-savvy owners of the phone have been busy messing with its insides, figuring out how to add unauthorized software and even “unlock” it for use on networks other than AT&T’s. But the Web was filled Friday with complaints from people who had installed the latest iPhone software update, only to see all the fun little programs they had been adding to their iPhones disappear — or, still worse, see their phones freeze up entirely.… Read More

General Motors produced this video which examines the causes of major injury and death in auto accidents. They go into detail, both in audio and visually, about the role of seat belts, air bags and stability control in reducing the risk of injury and death. If you’re having trouble seeing the video above, click here. Wear your seatbelt!!! The Law Office of Lowell Steiger Represents Injured Victims If you have suffered a Personal Injury, Call for a Free Consultation Contact Attorney Lowell Steiger at

I found this graphically enlightening video on www.youtube.com : Understanding the Severe Forces in Motor Vehicle Crashes, A Non Profit Educational Public Service Mini Movie, August 3, 2007. Edited by Matt Flournoy of Marietta, Georgia. If the image is incomplete, please click here to watch the video directly on Youtube. Quoting from the copy that accompanies the article: 1) It should not be called a motor vehicle accident. It should be called a motor vehicle crash, collision or wreck. 2) The force of a crash is measured by the Delta V (the change of velocity). 3) The human body is not designed to handle the severe… Read More

Physiatrist The American Academy of Physical Medicine anfd Rehabilitation is the national medical society representing more than 7,000 physicians who are specialists in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation. They are called physiatrists (fizz ee at’ trists). Physiatrists focus on restoring function. They care for patients with acute and chronic pain, and musculoskeletal problems like back and neck pain, tendonitis, pinched nerves and fibromyalgia. They also treat people who have experienced catastrophic events resulting in paraplegia, quadriplegia, or traumatic brain injury; and individuals who have had strokes, orthopedic injuries, or neurologic disorders such as multiple sclerosis, polio, or ALS. Other links… Read More

Dr. Barry Carlin practices in West Los Angeles If you have any questions he can be reached at 310-478-1234 or barry@bestperformancesystems.com When you are in an auto accident, there are a number of unique aspects of the injury that make it impact more on your life than the average sports, work or lifting injury; and frequently cause the injuries to become a chronic problem that effects your quality of life for years, sometimes forever. Why is it that so many of you live with discomfort and sometimes limitations in sports, social and work activities after a car accident? Should not modern medicine… Read More

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (California) has sent a message to young drivers: no text messaging, no cell phone calls, no using laptops. At least not while behind the wheel. Schwarzenegger signed legislation yesterday that will make it illegal for drivers younger than 18 to engage in such activities. Reported in today’s issue of SignOnSanDiego.com. This law will take effect on July 1, 2008. Violators face a fine of $20 for the first offense; $50 for each additional ticket. There is an exemption for emergencies. The article goes on to say: “The dangers of sending text messages via cell phones or other electronic… Read More

Wikipedia’s Labor Day article tells us that Labor Day is a United States federal holiday that takes place on the first Monday in September. The holiday began in 1882, originating from a desire by the Central Labor Union to create a day off for the “working man”. It is still celebrated mainly as a day of rest and marks the symbolic end of summer for many. Labor Day became a national holiday by Act of Congress in 1894. Another interesting article, The Origin of Labor Day by Ryan M. Hoback of the Motivated Entrepeneur, goes into greater detail about the holiday.   Los Angeles Sobriety Checkpoints: LAPD will be in full force this Labor… Read More