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Breaking News Missouri Car Accident Fatalities Are Up MSHP Reminds Drivers to Travel Safe

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July 30, 2012

Missouri was doing well with a decrease in traffic related deaths over the past six years; however, the first half of 2012 was not so great. The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) announced an increase of 62 motor vehicle collision fatalities. In more than 66% of those deaths, the victim was not wearing a seatbelt.

Due to this rise is Missouri car accident fatalities, the MSHP began issuing public service announcements reminding drivers to pay attention, follow all traffic laws and buckle up.

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Missouri law requires that “drivers shall exercise the highest degree of care.” We are all expected to drive smart and be aware of our surroundings, so we don’t put ourselves and those around us in danger.

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Missouri law requires that “drivers shall exercise the highest degree of care.” We are all expected to drive smart and be aware of our surroundings, so we don’t put ourselves and those around us in danger.
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Law Wire News Concussions in Student Athletes: Preventing Further Injury

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July 28, 2012

While looking at KCTV5’s website this morning, I saw an article about new safeguards being implemented to help prevent additional concussions in student athletes. Concussions in sports is a trending topic lately with all the new information that has come out in the past year or two about professional football and the long-term effects concussions are having on these players. See: Schools are now looking at their student athletes and the risks of concussions.
In 2011, new laws started being passed to protect student athletes. With the increasing focus on professional ball players’ head injuries and soldiers in combat, we have been forced, with good reason, to look closely at the dangers of concussions in school sponsored organized sports.

KCTV5 just reported that 2 Kansas school districts are requiring all student athletes to test their baseline prior to playing in sports. They are using a new tool that will detect concussions. If a student athlete is injured during a game, the student will have to take the test again to compare the results to the baseline to determine whether the student can return. It will test reaction time and learning response.

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Law News 7 Infamous Celebrity Car Accidents with Devastating Injuries

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July 17, 2012

Car accidents can be tragic with devastating results such as paralysis, brain injuries, and even death. Unfortunately, no one is immune from motor vehicle collisions. Sometimes we make poor driving decisions, and sometimes those around us drive recklessly or negligently. Even though you can control your own speed, wear your seatbelt, and avoid distracted driving, you cannot control the actions of the other drivers on the road. Below is a discussion of some of the infamous celebrity car accidents that have occurred over the years. See: Driving Under the Influence Accidents

1. James Dean – September 30, 1955 – 24 y/o

James Dean was driving his Porsche 550 Spyder; a Ford Tutor attempted to turn, crossing into Dean’s lane, causing a collision. Dean died shortly after the accident, and his passenger sustained a broken jaw after being ejected from the vehicle.

2. Princess Diana – August 31, 1997 – 36 y/o

Although we may never know exactly what caused this accident, whether the driver was attempting to evade Paparazzi, whether the driver was speeding or driving under the influence, one thing is clear: the car she was in hit a pole resulting in her death and two others.

3. Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes – April 25, 2002 – 30 y/o

Lopes was driving an SUV while speeding and she lost control, causing the SUV to flip over. She sustained a severe blow to her head that resulted in death at the scene of the collision.

4.Ryan Dunn – June 20, 2011 – 34 y/o

Dunn was drinking and driving when his car veered off the road and crashed into a tree. Both he and his passenger died in the accident.

5. Grace Kelly – September 14, 1982 – 52 y/o

While driving with her daughter, she likely suffered a stroke, causing her to lose control of her vehicle on a curve known as “Devil’s Curse.” Her Rover crashed through a barrier and went down the slope striking a tree.

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Nc Greensboro Passes Law Closing Loophole for Workers Comp Insurance coverage

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July 13, 2012

The commission contracts with the North Carolina Rate Bureau to collect information about when an employer purchases, renews, or cancels an insurance policy. The commission has acknowledged that it uses the database to find out which insurer is responsible for paying a claim, but it does not monitor for cancellations.

In June, legislators approved a bill that would require the commission to get all the information about these policies from the bureau so that it can more readily detect which employers do not carry the required insurance and enforce compliance. On July 2, Governor Bev Perdue signed the bill into law.

Prior to her signing the bill into law, many were calling on Governor Perdue to veto the bill because a last-minute amendment was added stating that information provided by the Rate Bureau to the commission will no longer be public record.

Call for Transparency

A group of media representatives and open records advocates pushed for a veto of the new law. The group includes the North Carolina Press Association, the North Carolina Association of Broadcasters, and News & Observer publisher Orage Quarles III.

Open records laws allowed the News & Observer to obtain the information for its investigation, which put a spotlight on the problem of employers not carrying required workers’ compensation insurance. If this information were to be kept private, not only would it prevent public scrutiny, but it would also prevent workers from finding out if their employers had the required insurance.

Representatives who supported the amendment said that it will protect private information, such as social security numbers. However, personal information such as this has long been redacted from public records.

North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Lawyers

If you have been hurt on the job or have been denied workers’ compensation benefits, possibly because your employer did not carry the required insurance, the North Carolina workers’ compensation lawyers at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin may be able to help you. Call 1-866-900-7078 for a free evaluation of your case 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. By Austin Baird The News and Observer

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