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In the News (Sun 27 Dec 09)

  
 Motor Vehicle Accident
In the case of a motor vehicle accident, the person who caused the collision is liable for your medical expenses.
A driver at the scene of the motor vehicle accident may admit to being at fault, then later tell their insurance company that the other drive is at fault.
If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident that results in someone's injury and/or at least $500.00 in property damage to your vehicle, then you need to complete and report send a written report of the accident.
www.khaderlaw.com /motor-vehicle-accident.html

  
 Motor Vehicle Accident FAQ's
The time limit (the statute of limitations) for injury claims arising out of motor vehicle accidents is normally three years.
Unless your vehicle poses an immediate hazard to other traffic, it is very important that your car stay in the same position that it came to rest after the accident.
If you have the misfortune to find yourself the victim of an accident involving injuries or property damage, and the collision is the fault of the other driver, there are simple guidelines you should follow.
www.kcba.org /CLS/SHP/mva.html

  
 Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyer
If you are involved in an automobile accident or collision, you may be entitled to recovery of damages by a negligent party’s insurance company and/or by your own insurance company.
Immediately following an accident, it is important to gather as much information as possible, such as names, addresses, drivers license numbers, and insurance companies, from others involved in the accident as well as witnesses.
It is important to act quickly and appropriately after being involved in an accident, as your actions can impact your potential damages, and an experienced attorney will ensure that you do not compromise yourself.
www.med-mal.net /motor-vehicle-accident.html

  
 Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Links
Injury, Collision & Theft losses by make and model, 1997-99 models
Airbag Theft and Fraud: Deflating a Growing Crime Trend
www.nhtsa.dot.gov /cars/rules/theft/links.html   (20 words)

  
 Motor Vehicle Accident
I feel on edge when in a vehicle.
I am very worried that I might be in another collision.
I get headaches and/or physical pains when I am in a vehicle.
www.cdtsinc.com /mva.htm   (20 words)

  
 FARS Terms
A classification for crashes in which the first harmful event was a collision between two motor vehicles in transport.
Refers to a collision where the front end of one vehicle collides with the front end of another vehicle while the two vehicles are traveling in opposite directions.
A collision in which one vehicle collides with the rear of another vehicle.
www-fars.nhtsa.dot.gov /terms.cfm?stateid=0&year=2003   (20 words)

  
 Cycle path debate
Most cyclist deaths are caused by a collision with a motor vehicle.
The danger of collision with motor vehicles is highest at junctions.
The majority of injuries to cyclists are not caused by collisions with motor vehicles.
www.totalbike.com /wiki/Cycle_path_debate   (20 words)

  
 NASCAR.com - Toyota Prius collision repair: Safety first - July 11, 2003
When starting at extremely slow speeds, the gasoline engine may remain OFF to conserve fuel while the electric motor drives the vehicle, so don't rely on the sound of the engine to determine if the vehicle is ready to be driven.
Or, the gasoline-powered engine can be used to generate electricity, which powers the electric motor to drive the vehicle and/or is used to charge the high-voltage battery pack.
Here's how the Toyota Hybrid System operates: The vehicle may be powered by its electric motor while the gasoline-powered engine is not running.
web.nascar.com /2003/auto/perfclub/news/05/29/hybrid_collision_repair/index.html   (20 words)

  
 SCDPS Office of Highway Safety
Safetynet is another national database for tracking collision and citation incidents of commercial motor vehicles (CMV).
Each year two publications are produced and disseminated throughout the state, the South Carolina Traffic Collision Fact Book and the South Carolina Commercial Motor Vehicle Traffic Collision Fact Book.
The Statistics Section maintains the South Carolina traffic collision database and is the core of data analysis within the Office of Highway Safety.
www.scdps.org /ohs/stat_services.asp   (20 words)

  
 HOW TO MINIMIZE THE CONSEQUENCES OF A COLLISION
In any motor vehicle crash there are at least two collisions.
A head-on collision with another vehicle or an immoveable object such as a tree, pole or bridge abutment is the worst type of collision.
Swerving to the left side of the road to avoid a collision is more apt to bring you into the path of oncoming traffic.
www.webtrafficschool.com /wts/content/Texas/How_to_Minimize_the_Consequences_of_a_Collision.html   (20 words)

  
 Moore v. State - Georgia DUI Lawyers
The DUI statute in effect at the time of the collision provided that " person shall not drive or be in actual physical control of any moving vehicle while.
Moore contends that the State failed to prove that he had a blood alcohol concentration at or above 0.10 grams within three hours of operating a motor vehicle.
The court ruled that mechanical difficulties experienced by the truck prior to the collision were too remote to be relevant.
www.dui1.com /DuiCaseLawDetail15507/Page3.htm   (20 words)

  
 U.S. Department of Transportation - NHTSA - Automated Collision Notification (ACN) Field Operational Test (FOT) Evaluation Report - 6. Societal Benefits - DOT HS 809 304 - February 2001
The single, directly measurable societal benefit that ACN systems offer is the reduction in time between a motor vehicle collision and the arrival of emergency medical assistance.
Thus, the ACN system could significantly reduce the amount of time between the collision and arrival of medical aid for a sizeable number of vehicle crashes, in the circumstances that most require it, rural and late-night collisions (but only those with cellular coverage).
If the collision occurs in a relatively urban or suburban environment, a telephone is seldom far away.
www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov /departments/nrd-12/ACNEvaluation/6__soc_benefits.htm   (20 words)

  
 ITS/CVO CVISN Glossary
A motor vehicle designed to carry an entire load.  It may consist of a chassis and body, a chassis, cab and body, or it may be of integral construction so that the body and chassis form a single unit.
A road vehicle accident other than an overturning accident in which the first harmful event is a collision of a road vehicle in transport with another road vehicle, other property or pedestrians.
A nonprofit corporation chartered for the purpose of providing information, support, and training to carriers and public administrators in implementing and operating under the provisions of the International Fuel Tax Agreement for payment of fuel taxes by commercial motor vehicles.  [37]
cvisn.fmcsa.dot.gov /Introcvisn/glossv20.shtml   (20 words)

  
 NASCAR.COM - Motley Rice Secures Settlement Agreement in Strickland V. Ford Motor Company; Case Was Catalyst for Discovery of Defective Door Latch - March 25, 2005
It was not until after the Strickland accident that Ford Motor Company made an internal decision to recall certain of these vehicles which had door latches manufactured with a defective spring.
Filed and tried in Federal Court in Florence, South Carolina, the Strickland case arose out of a May 9, 1997, two-vehicle intersection collision in which Zachary Strickland, driving his 1997 Ford F-150, was ejected from the passenger door of his vehicle after his seatbelt unlatched and the passenger door flew open.
However, attorneys representing the plaintiffs believe it is important for the public to be made aware of the seriousness of these defects in these Ford vehicles which number in excess of four million.
www.nascar.com /2005/news/business/press/03/25/4008473   (545 words)

  
 Chemical Resources
McHenrySoftware: Specializing in motor vehicle collision reconstruction and simulation software
Crash Reconstruction and Simulation Software for Motor Vehicle Safety Researchers
European Agency for safety and Health at Work (Spain)
matematicas.udea.edu.co /~carlopez/index1a.html   (545 words)

  
 LONGHORN COLLISION CENTER
The CertifiedFirst® Network, of which Longhorn Collision Center is a part, is Motor Trend® Preferred.*
If you have questions about Longhorn Collision Center or the collision repair process that are not answered by this web site, please call or email us.
Longhorn Collision Center is conveniently located in the heart of South Austin at 1607 South Lamar, just one mile south of the river.
www.longhorncollision.com   (526 words)

  
 Patent 4231607: Side collision protection system for motor vehicles
The purpose of the present invention is to achieve a system for side collision protection of the type mentioned in the introduction, which is substantially more effective than previously known systems, which is simple in its construction, and which can be used in existing vehicle constructions without requiring extensive costly modifications of the same.
This side collision protection is based to a certain extent on the same principles as head-on collision protection.
Accident statistics show that more than 50% of all side collisions involving passenger cars occur between two or more passenger cars.
www.freepatentsonline.com /4231607.html   (526 words)

  
 Wisconsin Snowmobile Accident Lawyer Milwaukee WI Recreational Vehicle Rollover Injury
As with any motor vehicle, it is the responsibility of the driver to operate those vehicles in a safe manner and in accordance with Wisconsin state laws.
In many cases, a recreational vehicle accident can be caused or made worse because of defects in the design or manufacture of the vehicle itself or your safety equipment.
If you have been injured or a loved one was killed by the negligent operation of a boat, jet ski, snowmobile, ATV or other recreational vehicle, contact the Wisconsin snowmobile accident lawyers Domnitz and Skemp today for a free consultation and case evaluation from an experienced and successful Wisconsin personal injury attorney.
www.domnitzlaw.com /PracticeAreas/Recreational-Vehicles.asp   (484 words)

  
 WINTER 2001--CALIFORNIA--City of Fairfield Fire Department Engine Company Extrication Equipment
Fire department personnel were responsible for responding to motor vehicle crashes from a single station, with one 20 year-old set of Hurst Jaws of Life.
A total of 75 career and volunteer fire department personnel received training in the anatomy of new vehicle construction, and the proper care and use of the newly purchased vehicle extrication equipment
Reducing response time (from collision to hospital treatment) by 12 percent, from 23 minutes to 18 minutes
www.nhtsa.dot.gov /people/outreach/safedige/winter2001/win2001-17.html   (540 words)

  
 Tatet - hood
Hood can refer to several things: *a hood (vehicle)hood is the hinged covering over the engine in a motor vehicle (UK : bonnet) *a hood (headgear)hood is a type of head covering usually attached to a coat or shirt *"hood" is a co...
Complete Auto Body Collision and Mechanical repair shop, repairs on all makes and models from small dents to Major accidents with frame damage, our expert staff of technicians can make your vehicle look and drive just like new.
This travel guide gives you the real story about vacations, hotels, resorts, attractions, museums, sights, shopping, culture, clubs, bars, nightlife, cruises and restaurants around the world.
www.tatet.com /search-hood.html   (469 words)

  
 Motor Vehicle Accidents - Your total motors resource
Motor Vehicle accident law seeks to protect persons that have been in a collision and suffered either personal injury or property damage. When a plaintiff brings a motor vehicle suit, the expected outcome is for him or her to receive compensatory damages
Motor Vehicle Automobile Accidents Attorney Drunk Driving Lawyer Charlotte North Carolina Nc Gary Keith, PA, is located in Charlotte, North Carolina and represents and advises clients in the areas of insurance law, personal injury - plaintiff and auto accidents, representing clients in every level of state and federal courts.
Motor vehicle accidents are some of the most common personal injuries cases that attorneys deal with.
www.motorsguides.com /motorvehicleaccidents   (469 words)

  
 MysticCobra.net - TSB 95-16-3 - MYSTIC COBRA - PAINT REPAIR MATERIAL
The 1996 SVT (Special Vehicle Team) mustang cobra will have a number of changes from past models, one of which is a new available color named Mystic.
Special Vehicle Team dealers will be the only dealers that will sell this vehicle.
Due to the limited number of vehicles built (20000 and the amount of paint material available, the repairing facility (dealer or independent) must fax the required information on the form shown in Fig.
mysticcobra.net /tsb.shtml   (376 words)

  
 ITS/CVO CVISN Glossary
A motor vehicle designed to carry an entire load.  It may consist of a chassis and body, a chassis, cab and body, or it may be of integral construction so that the body and chassis form a single unit.
A road vehicle accident other than an overturning accident in which the first harmful event is a collision of a road vehicle in transport with another road vehicle, other property or pedestrians.
A road vehicle accident in which the first harmful event is the overturning of a road vehicle.
cvisn.fmcsa.dot.gov /Introcvisn/glossv20.shtml   (7928 words)

  
 Traumatic optic tract injury after low speed motor vehicle accident
Traumatic optic tract injury after low speed motor vehicle accident
We report about a patient, who suffered from such an injury following a motor vehicle accident at low speed.
Case report: Our patient was a secured driver when he was involved in a low speed car collision.
www.dog.org /2000/e-abstract_2000/336.html   (7928 words)

  
 HAR7109
The State of Maryland (and any other State not having such provisions) consider the adoption of a provision in its State Motor Vehicle Code to authorize State or local police to remove from the highway any vehicle found to be in unsafe condition, regardless of the State of registration of such vehicle.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation, reinstate its proposed rulemaking to establish a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard for new buses, trucks, trailers, and combinations in regard to the use of energy-absorbing underride protection devices of the type defined in NHTSA Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Docket 1-11.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration initiate an additional effort to develop Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for bumper protection of motor vehicles to insure predictable and compatible crash performance between vehicles of considerable difference in size and weight.
www.ntsb.gov /publictn/1971/HAR7109.htm   (7928 words)

  
 - Wrong Way Travel
LEFT CROSS: 7 collisions (9.6%) involved motor vehicle drivers who turned left across the path of the cyclist (who was traveling in the correct direction for vehicular traffic, on the opposite side of the road from the oncoming motorist) and violated the cyclist's legal right of way.
DRIVE OUT (PROPER DIRECTION CYCLIST): 5 collisions (6.8%) involved motor vehicle drivers who drove out across the roadway where the cyclist (who was operating in the correct direction for vehicular traffic on that side of the highway) had the legal right of way.
BICYCLIST LOSES CONTROL: One collision (1.4%) occurred when a cyclist lost control and crashed into the side of a motor vehicle that was stopped at a stop sign.
www.segwaychat.com /forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=919   (7928 words)

  
 Salvage Parts
Salvage collision parts are not covered by Ford Motor Company’s new vehicle service part or corrosion warranty, or any variety of the Ford Extended Service Plan.
In addition, any damage to or failure of a Ford part caused by the installation or improper performance of a salvage part is not covered by Ford Motor Company’s new vehicle service part or corrosion warranty, or any variety of the Ford Extended Service Plan.
Dearborn, Mich., June 1, 2004 — The use of salvage collision parts to repair collision damage to vehicles raises concerns about warranty and quality.
www.theccre.com /html/salvage_parts.html   (376 words)

  
 AutoMuse: Consumer Issues Archives
That means that the vehicle has to be first declared a total loss and the flood designation will only indicate that it was totaled as a result of water damage as opposed to collision or other cause.
A. No used motor vehicle dealer, nor any person or entity, shall sell, transfer, or convey any used motor vehicle to any person without notifying the buyer or receiver of the vehicle in writing of the extent of any water damage from flooding which occurred to the vehicle prior to the transaction.
The NICB does not make its information publicly available; and unlike private commercial databases offering vehicle histories that glean most of their information from public sources, such as police reports and motor vehicle departments, the NICB's data comes directly from the source -- the insurers that pay the claims.
www.vehicleinfo.com /AutoMuse/archives/consumer_issues   (12047 words)

  
 Federal Outdoor Impact Laboratory (FOIL)
The FOIL was specifically designed to determine and evaluate the collision event sequence of roadside objects, motor vehicles, and vehicle occupants.
The Federal Outdoor Impact Laboratory (FOIL) was developed to promote a better understanding of the complex interactions between a motor vehicle, its occupants, and roadside objects during a collision.
The FOIL is a research and learning center that helps researchers better understand complex collision events.
www.tfhrc.gov /safety/foil/foil.htm   (817 words)

  
 Seat Belts: Stay Safe and Secure
Child passengers who sit in the back seat, particularly in the middle of the back seat, are less likely to be injured during a motor vehicle collision.
Motor vehicle drivers who fail to ensure that children in their vehicle are properly secured in a seat belt or child car seat could be charged and face a fine of $90.00 and two demerit points (plus a $20.00 victim surcharge), and risk injury to the child.
All Ontario motor vehicle drivers and passengers occupying a seating position for which a seat belt is provided must wear the seat belt in a properly adjusted and securely fastened manner.
www.mto.gov.on.ca /english/safety/seatbelt.htm   (817 words)

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