Claude J. Makin, 89, was killed in a Lake Forest car accident after his car was struck by another vehicle at a street intersection. According to a news report in The Lake Forest Patch, the incident occurred the morning of December 13, 2013, at the intersection of Rockfield Boulevard and Dune Mear. Officials say Makin,…
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Lake Forest Car Crash Proves Fatal for Elderly Driver
Michelin Recalls Defective Tires for Tread Separation Issues
Michelin is recalling about 1.2 million tires for potential tire defects. According to a news release issued by the company, the safety recall involves one version of a specific size of Michelin LTX M/S tire. These tires are typically found on vehicles such as commercial light trucks, full-sized heavy-duty vans, small recreational vehicles and some…
Is Robotic Surgery the Right Path for You?
Do not believe everything you see or hear. Ignore the hype. According to a 2011 Johns Hopkins study, hospital websites often cite studies comparing robotic surgery with open surgery instead of with minimally invasive procedures. Many claims with regard to safety and effectiveness can also be misleading.
Increase in Dog Bites Observed During the Holiday Season in San Diego
According to an article on NBC San Diego’s web site, dog bites in San Diego are up this year in the region and could get worse with the holiday season. According to the U.S. Postal Service, December is also the peak season for dog bites and dog attacks. With children out of school for the…
Canada Comes Closer to a Ban on 15-Passenger Vans
One sad tragedy after another has finally caused the Canadian Parliament to consider a bill to ban 15-passenger vans for all student use and eventually they will be banned altogether. The Canwest News Service reports that MP Crowder is now backing the bill that was originally presented by MP Yvon Godin. Ms. Crowder’s son was…
Feds Looking into Whether Hyundai Airbag Recall Should Be Expanded
Federal safety regulators are looking into whether a defective product recall relating to Hyundai Elantra vehicles should be expanded. According to a news report in The Star Tribune, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened up a recall query to determine if 52,000 Elantra Touring cars – model years 2009 to 2012 –…
Co-Host of HGTV’s “Curb Appeal” Killed in San Francisco Motorcycle Accident
Bill Beckwith, a carpenter and co-host of the hit HGTV home improvement show, “Curb Appeal,” died from injuries suffered in a San Francisco motorcycle accident. According to a Reuters news report, the 38-year-old Beckwith died after his motorcycle collided with another vehicle at the intersection of Oak and Steiner streets in the city’s Lower Haight…
Four Killed in San Clemente Car Crash
Four people were killed and one person was injured in an Orange County car accident early morning on December 7, 2013, which officials say, may have been caused by a lethal mix of speed and alcohol. According to a KABC news report, the fatal car crash occurred on South El Camino Real near West Avenida…
Newport Beach Personal Injury Law Firm Gets into the Holiday Spirit
For the last three years, the Newport Beach personal injury law firm of Bisnar Chase has been participating in a turkey giveaway in partnership with the Second Harvest Food Bank. We continued what has become our Thanksgiving tradition this year as well with 1,000 turkeys donated to the Food Bank. 1,000 Turkeys Distributed Second Harvest…
Porsche in Paul Walker Crash is Tricky to Drive
Actor Paul Walker who shot to fame as the star of the street racing franchise, “Fast & Furious,” sadly and ironically died in a fiery crash in Santa Clarita on November 30, 2013. According to a CNN news report, the 40-year-old Walker was in the passenger seat of a 2005 Porsche Carrera GT driven by a racing…