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Certainly automobile collisions can have horrible consequences, but when a 20,000-pound truck is involved, the results are often catastrophic. These effects range from monetary loss to severe physical injury or death. And while the monetary values of such wrecks are exceedingly high, the more costly losses which are intangible yet compensable involve the horrible pain [...]
The American Association for Justice has shared coverage on forced arbitration from the New York Times, building off of the groundbreaking series, Beware the Fine Print (Part I). "Efforts to Rein in Arbitration Come Under Well-Financed Attack" explores the great lengths and varied ways the US Chamber of Commerce has sought to eliminate class actions on [...]
The trucking industry and motor vehicle safety lobbyists have been fighting each other for years to legislate in Congress a trucking bill that better protects consumers. There has been constant debate over the restrictions passed last year which shortened the breaks truckers were required to take before returning to work. Now, congress has created a [...]
As most know, truck collisions are exceedingly dangerous and expensive in terms of property damage and more importantly the human pain and suffering for those involved. In an attempt to protect you from these terrible consequences, it is important first to alert you to the usual causes of these unfortunate but often very avoidable incidents. [...]
In the last few years the rate at which trucking crashes occur has been steeply increasing. Unfortunately because these incidents are scattered throughout the country, they gain less media attention then they deserve. It is important to remember how dangerous these semi trucks are when on the road. Here are some salient facts about trucking [...]
Kitrick, Lewis & Harris Co., L.P.A. is a proud supporter of CASA-Court Appointed Special Advocates of Franklin County. CASA of Franklin County's mission is to provide a powerful and consistent voice in court for the innocent child victims of abuse and neglect. KLH attended the 15th Annual Speak Up For Children Breakfast on October 16, [...]
When I was growing up, Dad always had workshop. One of the mantra’s I heard him repeat (and find myself repeating to my kids) is “measure twice, cut once.” That is, make sure the part fits before you make it permanent. The parents of the good people of Zimmer apparently never imparted such wisdom to [...]
In addition to the obvious victims that being consumers, Volkswagen’s deception is causing very serious and real economic damages to a certain group of small businesses. And that is used car dealers who are left holding the bag because of Volkswagen’s deception. Those small business owners made economic decisions for their businesses, all the while [...]
Carfax has an excellent air bag recall list for anyone who has concerns about the airbags in their cars. Currently there are 34 million cars affected. Please see http://www.carfax.com/recall. Remember, no one is going to take better care of yourself than you!