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Some lawmakers and safety advocates who have been pushing for criminal penalties for auto executives who fail to disclose deadly automobile defects hit a brick wall this week. The Senate Committee on Commerce, who heard testimony from both victims and auto executives, voted down a proposal that would make it a specific crime to knowingly conceal information on safety defects. The Committee also voted down a proposed law that would bar used car dealers from selling cars with unrepaired recalls. In essence, the Senate permitted the auto industry to continue hiding deadly defects with impunity. This has been a record year for recalls - tens of millions of cars have been recalled and many still have not been repaired due to the lack of available parts. The auto industry rebelled against what it called "criminalizing the business of manufacturing" in a document given to lawmakers before the Committee on Commerce met. The threat of criminal prosecution with real jail time, not probation, for crimes such as failing to disclose a dangerously defective product and for selling garbage financial instruments to unsuspecting pension funds, has a tendency to curb bad behavior and protect the public. Unfortunately, until the specter of jail occurs, nothing will change.
Mar
25, 2024
Even when maintained, set up, and operated safely, semi-trucks still pose risks to both their drivers and other drivers on Ohio’s roads. That’s because they outweigh the average passenger vehicle 20:1. Unfortunately, semi-trucks aren’t always hooked up properly or safely, and when they aren’t, devastating accidents can occur. One of the most dangerous events that […]
18, 2024
Patients are often required to sign release forms before undergoing many types of medical treatments, from major surgeries to minor outpatient procedures. These forms are intended to acknowledge the patient’s consent to the procedure and understanding of the risks involved. However, many patients wonder whether these release forms protect doctors, surgeons, and hospitals from malpractice […]
11, 2024
Proving medical malpractice is notoriously difficult. That’s because every patient is different, and bad outcomes can happen even when doctors, surgeons, and other healthcare providers are thorough, attentive, and follow all protocols and guidelines when treating patients. In addition to being difficult to prove, doctors, surgeons, and other providers rarely admit to malpractice when it […]
04, 2024
When people are hospitalized, they and their loved ones expect for them to get better. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen, and sometimes, their health declines because they contract diseases that are primarily found in hospitals. One of the most dreaded hospital-related illnesses is an intestinal illness caused by a bacteria called Clostridioides difficile, or C. […]
Feb
26, 2024
One of the most common traffic violations committed by any driver is driving with a burned-out headlight, taillight, brake light, or turn signal. While these traffic violations can be dangerous for drivers of pickup trucks, sedans, and SUVs, they can be extremely hazardous for drivers of semi-trucks—and the people driving near them. Burned out semi-truck […]
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