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Show REVIEW. WHEN YOU NEED A LAWYER, No. HAZARD 2: Q elf -- entitled to be compensated for your injuries, pain and suffering; or for loss of wages. In most states the lawsuit must be filed with the court within one year from the date of the accident. In certain cases the time could be much less than one year. This is a time limit set by the legislative statute which varies from state to state. This law, known as the statute of limitations, sets forth the period of time within which a lawsuit for injury or death caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another, must be commenced in a court in the state where the accident happened. If you were accidentally injured some time ago and you think your case has already been barred by the statute of this consider limitations, point; The law provides that certain kinds of events have the effect of deferring the running of the statute of limitations. Or there maybe some theory under which a different type of action could be filed in your case for which the statute provides a longer period of time. Rather than do nothing, youU be wise to consult a lawyer promptly to see if something cant still be done in your case. Before you can recover anything in a personal injury suit, you (the plaintiff) must prove at least two things: (1) That you have actually been injured: (2) that the defendant you are suing was guilty of negligence in causing the accident in which you were injured. If the defendant can show that you were also at fault, then you may lose your suit on the ground of contributory negligence." In legal language, negligence is conduct which falls below the standard established by law for the protection of others against unreasonable 14. 1966 CHILDREN A University of Utah Ped- iatrics professor, citing the responsible for the wifes pain the reasonably prudent and for her medical bills. would do under the same In this case the Johnsons cumstances. Thrifty Harry was a An Oregon court held that a unwittingly lost what could man. So, when a woman was not acting with have amounted to thousands city -- owned bus hit his car one reasonable prudence when she of dollars just by grabbing day, he boasted, I can handle for too little, too soon. wore shoes with high, exthis. I dont need a lawyer, Personal injury and neglinarrow heels. When tremely He was too badly injured she slipped on a wet terrazzo gence is a tricky field of the to do anything about his claim law and calls for the expert walk in front of an apartment right away. Then the garage hotel and was injured, the advice and experience of your worked a couple of weeks court held her guilty of conlawyer. If he says, after studyShe straightening out the dents in ing all the facts of your acnegligence. tributory his car. The doctor required came out of court empty-hande- d. cident, that you dont have a even longer to patch up case," believe him. You'll Never sign any release form save yourself time and money. Harrys broken bones. By that time he decided to go away In summing up, here are offered by an insurance comfor a few days vacation to a few of the mistakes accipany representative immedsettle his nerves iately foUowing an accident. dent victims frequently make-t- o Theres no hurry," he told their own disadvantage. For your own protection make his wife. I dont have to worry sure you have been examined making these same misIve got the names of those by a physician and know the takes if you are ever injured. two witnesses who saw the 1. Unless badly injured, extent of your injuries. Even bus hit me. I can get copies then, dont sign a release or accident victims neglect to of my bills from Doc and the give the representative your caU upon a doctor promptly garage whenever I need them. version of how the accident and then dont foUow through Then, by golly, Ill show them happened at least not until with the prescribed treatment a thing or two down at City you have discussed the matter after he does examine them. Hall." with your lawyer and made This causes a problem when Harry vowed he would make sure you know your legal the lawyer later asks the docthe city pay for all he had tor to write a medical rerights., gone through because of the Heres what happened to port for use in litigation of bus drivers carelessness. He one family when they signed case. Personal injury cases even boasted to friends, 111 are rarely settled without a away their rights premamedical reget at least $lt),000. turely. Dont let it happen to comprehensive It came as quite a jolt to port from the attending phyyou! Harry when he finally presentThe Johnsons car was hit sician. ed his claim to the city and 2. Accident victims fell to from the rear while stopped discovered that he was too late at an intersection. Tom and caU upon a lawyer until about to recover anything. Under the his wife were badly shaken, the time in which they are allaws of his state, they told but otter than a few bruises lowed to file a lawsuit is due him, claims against a city and Mrs. Johnsons stiff neck, to expire. Lack of time puts should have beat filed within additional pressure cm both the , they appeared to be all right. sixty days of the date of the The foUowing evening an lawyer and the client. It someaccident insurance adjuster rang their times means the lawyer must If Harry had checked with doorbell. While talking to him rush to file an action even a lawyer promptly after the they were pleasantly sur- though he does not know to learn that the other whether the case has meri(J accident, the sixty day period prised would never have run out on driver's insurance company because there has been no him. was willing to pay right now" time to investigate the facts for the damage to their car. and check the law. Yet, it is Accident Injuries And In fact, the company was even ,the lawyer's duty to protect willing to pay a little extra the clients rights by filing the Statute Of Limitations if the Johnsons would sign a action before the time runs out. simple release form." In traffic accident cases, 3. The accident victim atand stiff stiU Im pretty and other types falls, dog bites to neptiate a settlecomJohnson Mrs. tempts must sore," of personal injuries, you plained to the adjuster, but I ment with the other drivers sue the other party (driver, suppose its aU right for us to insurance company by himowner of the property on which self without knowing the exof risk harm." sign this." of the you fell, or the owner Three weeks later Mr. tent of his own injury. This standard of conduct is dog, respectively, as the case 4. Even before consulting Johnson took his wife to the may be) before you are legally ordinarily measured by what hospital. An orthopedist had a lawyer, the victim convinces himself ( and so informs his diaposed her injury as SeHORSEPOWER relatives and friends) that he vere back sprain, with posIS OUR sible disc involvement." She will receive thousands of dollars for his injuries without was suffering from what is toBUSINESS knowing the cost of ping to day commonly termed "whiptrial or which problems might lash." Tom Johnson lost time from face him in court. 5. The victim attempts to his job while his wife was in the hospital. He rode the bus or settle his case without any took a taxi wherever he wait real experience or knowledp because his car was in a as to how much money he garage being repaired. He lost would be likely to receive sleep at night wording over from a jury. Sometimes he his wife and the increasing greatly overrates and someone times greatly underrates the medical bills for future surgery on amount that a jury could be AUTOMOTIVE DIAGNOSIS CENTER her possible back. expected to award. By so readUy siping the DYNAMOMETER TUNING insurance companys simple Excerpted from the new book release form and coUecting a WHEN YOU NEED A LAW-YBRAKES BATTERIES LUBRICATION TIRES few dollars, this couple cut Copyright 1964 by Irene WHEEL ALIGNING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS off any further financial reDoaelson. Published by Doublief. By siping, they released leday & Company, Inc. 322-35- 47 125 So. the negligent driver who was Donel-SQ- July Negligence, Packaging Lead To Aspirin Death Too Much Time Can Prove Costly by Kenneth and Irene TO man cir- A-v- continuing high, level of mortality among very young children from aspirin poisoning has to urged toe consumer-publ- ic insist on improvements in the packaging of aspirin by manu- facturers and distributors. In a statement issued from the College of Medicine, Dr. Alan K, Done, associate professor of Pediatrics, and Director of toe University of Utah Medical Goiters Poison Control Center stated that ds of the more than 500 known accidental poisonings due to drugs in children five years-ol- d or under each year are caused by aspirin. He added that this continued high level of tragic deaths is unnecessary and avoidable if the American consumer would insist that manuand distributors facturers offer a safer type of packaging. Children die from poisoning by an extremely valuable, relatively safe drug for several reasons, he stated, aU carelessness on toe part of adult users of toe drug. "Several studies including our own have indicated that in ds of toe more than cases of such poisoning, the drug was in toe process of being used, or was left out after use, or toe container had been left open. He termed efforts toward safer packaging such as safety closures as inadequate. He added, While of some value, safety closures fall far short of solving the problem; not only is toe cap frequently not replaced by careless adults, but no closure is really two-thir- dose. I contend that this excuse has only limited validity," Dr. Done stated. 'If toe public is instructed as to toe reasons for toe special packaging, and the slight additional cost estimated at only a few cents per 100 aspirin, it is probable that this would be accepted. In fact, it is difficult to believe that many parents would not demand toe opportunity of buying a product which is especially packaged in such a way as to protect their children," Dr. Done added. The assertion that increased cost would mean decreased sales lacks validity. A weU designed campaign could make such a product not only competitive but actually a sales leader. Witness toe fact that one of the most expensive brands of aspirin on the market today is also the most widely sold." he said. ajCOOZlit It is too early to know of the result of this test, but Dr. Done urged interested LAKE 66 New Jeep Tuxedo Park Drive, HhI and r. Ivek.t hl He urged manufacturers and athcr processors to adopt a strip- type or individual tablet-typ- e, packaging of aspirin in which each tablet would be wrapped and sealed separately in plastic, cellophane, aluminum foil or some other similar material, and make this available to toe aspirin buying $2445 FULL PRICE Him. DRIVE 'JEEP' WAGONEER V-- Vigilante Engine, Trans Auto. Heater and Defroiter, power Brakes and Power Steering, Hand Brake, 760 public. Efforts to convince them to adopt this type of packaging have been met with the explanation that the public would not be willing to pay the extra cost involved. The efof individually fectiveness packaged tablets is based on the fact that the attention-spa- n of youngsters five or under is too short to permit them to individuaUy tear open enough tablets to be a fatal 15 WW Tires, Other Extras. Back-u- p Lights and NOW eieeath altar aarmat , 633 South Mein Phone LINCOLN MERCURY COMET a V it show that company that they approve of this new concept by asking for aspirin tablets packaged separately at their local pharmacy or drugstore. . of to rs parent-consume- Manufacturers will provide these benefits to toe public when toe public shows Dr. Done, aside from his that they are wanted. A manpublic statement commended ufacturer who ignores the one pharmaceutical company public safety does not deserve for its leadership in test- public patronage; conversely, the consumer can, and should, marketing strip packaged aspirin in toe Salt Lake encourage those who are will two-thir- 'child-pro- City. Utah, area. The testing ing to risk taking such steps, is underway at toe present Dr. Done added. time (July, August, 1966). The company became interested in Dr. Dones efforts to improve the safety of packaging, and found that it was doing ex1 n actly what he suggested, but for different reasons. The strip packaging was being used in hospitals as a matter of convenience, and the company agreed to try this type of merchandising cm toe public market through drug stores. " ! 1 u J O' daw payart. Till 9 Open 339-863- 1 JEEP t J A J J The Obstacle; Course. Or the final test we gave the Fifth Rose. er. last 4th - Make on your money without the slightest risk! 0 Oi -- Any experienced investor would like to earn a guaranteed 5 a year on his money. But you dont need experience to make the most for your money . . . just come to First Security Bank.. Earn 5 per annum on First Security Deposit $500 Savings Certificates. or mofc in multiples of $100 then sit back and relax. 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