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Ocean County officer killed in motorcycle accident

I generally avoid posting “bleeding edge” news like this, but I felt that these storieswere important reminders for anyone who rides a motorcycle. Even the most experienced riders can get hurt or even killed. Please drive safely. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that an off-duty Ocean County sheriff’s court officer died Saturday night in a one-vehicle … Read more

FDA to institute stricter oversight of home medical devices

Bloomberg News (4/21, Olmos, Larkin) reports, “US regulators will strengthen their oversight of medical devices used at home as part of an initiative to improve safety of the increasingly popular products, according to information posted” on the FDA’s website. Notably, the “initiative will set new guidelines for home medical device manufacturers, training programs for patients … Read more

Many hospitals do not report doctors they discipline

  The Cleveland Plain-Dealer (4/20, Suchetka) reported that “for almost 20 years, federal law has required hospitals and medical boards to report doctors they discipline — for medical incompetence, unprofessional conduct, substandard care, and the like — to something called the National Practitioner Data Bank.” However, “many hospitals don’t appear to be following the law, … Read more

Drop in Motorcycle Deaths Reported, Unexplained

The USA Today reported today the there are fewer motorcycle enthusiasts dying on America’s roads and none of the experts can say why. A report by the Governors Highway Safety Association includes data about motorcycle accidents and for the first time in twelve years, the numbers are dropping. While the experts are left perplexed, most … Read more

Ask Marvin Lundy…About How to Buy Motorcycle Insurance

It’s spring. You’re looking forward to getting on the road. But, what happens if you’re in an accident? You may be the safest rider in the world, but what about the other guy? Who will pay your bills if you get hurt? Buying motorcycle insurance can be tricky. The rules are different state to state … Read more

Toyota Adds Lexus GX 460 to Recall List

The New York Times reported that Toyota has added another model to its long list of recalls, hours after agreeing to pay the largest fine ever imposed by the government against an automaker. Add to Portfolio Toyota Motor Corp Go to your Portfolio. Toyota said it would recall the Lexus GX 460 to fix a … Read more

Toyota Recalling 600,000 Sienna Minivans

Ouch! Toyota is recalling 600,000 Sienna minivans over rusting spare tire holders. The recall Friday came as House investigators said they would hold another hearing in May to review possible electronic problems in runaway Toyotas. The Japanese automaker has recalled more than 8 million vehicles because of faulty accelerator pedals, humbling a car company long … Read more