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A comment on Wrong Way Wrecks Are Still A Problem

Brooks Schuelke — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:05:09 GMT

Steve

Thanks for the comment. I am simply shocked by the number of these accidents that are occurring. Thanks for your help in bringing this issue to the public's attention.

A comment on Wrong Way Wrecks Are Still A Problem

Steve Lombardi — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:59:45 GMT

Brooks: I've collected as many news items on wrong-way collisions as were available during the last 3 or 4 months. My intent was to report on all for a six-month period, but in going through them I wrote up only July's since there so so many to handle and the theme simply keeps repeating itself. I'll publish those findings later this week on the Des Moines site for the InjuryBoard.

A comment on Government Covers Up Research Showing Link Between Cell Phones And Auto Accidents

Steve Lombardi — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:33:37 GMT

This is the problem with corporate campaign contributions being made or funneled to members of Congress.

A comment on Amen! New Legislation Seeks To End Chiropractic Solicitation Of Car Wreck Victims

Michael — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:18:34 GMT

Understood, that simply cnanot be allowed to happen. The funny part about what happened in CT was that a third party was involved. This very enterprising group was comprised of neither chiropractors nor attorneys. This group would rush to the scene of an accident and would immediately begin advocating for those who were mildly injured. This group would then offer to refer, for a fee, the injured persons to both a willing attorney and willing doctors (who were not always chiropractors). This created quite an uproar from both the docs and trial lawyers so we put an end to it.

A comment on Amen! New Legislation Seeks To End Chiropractic Solicitation Of Car Wreck Victims

Brooks Schuelke — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:05:48 GMT

Michael-

Thanks for your comment. I agree that in these schemes lawyers should shoulder as much (if not more) of the blame, and I think you'll find my previous posts criticizing lawyers that are engaging in this type of case running.

However, in Texas it was already illegal for lawyers to solicit accident victims in person or by phone during that thirty day window. It was always illegal for a chiropractor to solicit an injury victim for a lawyer, but as long as chiropractors were not included in the statute, both the chiropractors and the lawyers could hide behind the argument that the chiropractor was soliciting on his own behalf and not for the lawyer. Adding chiropractors to the statute helps close the loophole that was being exploited.

A comment on Amen! New Legislation Seeks To End Chiropractic Solicitation Of Car Wreck Victims

Michael Kane — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:50:08 GMT

Mr Scheulke- a funny thing happened in CT this year. They passed similar legislation that was supported by both the chiropractors and the trial lawyers. In CT, however, it was not the chiropractors that were the direct problem.

A comment on Learn From Sergio Kindle --- Don't Text And Drive

Steve Lombardi — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 23:08:13 GMT

I believe over the course of this summer texting while driving will become a huge issue for state legislature across the country. As insurance companies see losses mounting as the number of texting wrecks climb they will join us in warning about this growing concern.

A comment on Car Wreck Victims, Please Don't Become Victim To Insurance Company Swoop And Settle Techniques

Mike Bryant — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:16:01 GMT

Very good post and the key is what you focused on. People need to be properly informed and advised.

A comment on Governor Perry, Please Sign SB 61 Mandating Use Of Booster Seats

Mike Bryant — Wed, 27 May 2009 08:04:57 GMT

Minnesota passed this law this year. Hope you get it also.

A comment on Use Booster Seats Correctly

Mike Bryant — Wed, 20 May 2009 22:22:27 GMT

Very important advice that every driver with a child should review