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09/29/2020

Apple and Google are making moves towards user privacy and marketing compliance. More on how to navigate in a cookieless world.

05/29/2019

According to the Houston car accident attorneys Smith & Hassler, "Despite heightened awareness and advocacy, The frequency of these types of accidents is still alarming.”

Police said a 19-year-old man was driving the wrong way on South Main when he hit an oncoming vehicle which burst into flames with the driver trapped inside.

While the good Samaritan was trying to help the driver of the second vehicle, the 19-teen-year-old attempted to steal the good Samaritan’s vehicle, but it was locked so he took off on foot, authorities said.

The suspect told officers he had been drinking at a club in downtown Houston. He is facing charges of intoxication manslaughter and failure to stop and render aid. Employees of the club could also face charges.

https://www.smithandhassler.com/personal-injury/driving-under-influence/

05/28/2019

The Illinois personal injury lawyers at Coplan + Crane have a well-deserved reputation in Oak Park, Chicago, River Forest and throughout the Midwest for being honest, hardworking, results-driven attorneys.

"Hear from a worker we represented who was seriously injured on the job. He tells the emotional story of our fight to get him what he deserved for his injuries, so that he and his wife can move on with their lives."
https://www.coplancrane.com/workplace-injuries-lawyer-chicago-il/?fbclid=IwAR3HP0X1aXLwgQ4tyuRqC_JdsOmYNAcYAgo3wfBgUCBx7C85IcQHF6YP_Ic

05/03/2019

Unfortunately, high-speed car accidents are not uncommon. Statistics have shown time and time again that speeding is a factor in nearly one third of all fatal car accidents. High speed accidents kill thousands of people every year across the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Thousands of speeding tickets are written every day throughout the United States, and one in every six drivers receives a speeding ticket each year.

High-speed accidents have been linked with several different causes and types of car accidents, including drunk driving accidents, rollover accidents, and rear-end crashes where a speeding driver simply didn't have time to stop or regain control of their vehicle before an accident.

The outcome of a high-speed accident can be particularly catastrophic, with a high-speed impact resulting in a variety of severe car accident injuries that can range from whiplash, broken bones and fractures to traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries.
https://www.fsattorneys.com/car-accidents/common-causes-car-accidents/speeding-accidents

04/19/2019

According to Austin professional license defense attorney Tony R. BERTOLINO LLP, "All texans should be protected from discrimination.

License holders in include health care professionals, counselors, lawyers and those in dozens of other professions. The professional license defense lawyers at Bertolino LLP have consistently won significant cases for doctors, nurses, lawyers, architects, pharmacists and other professionals dealing with issues that could jeopardize their ability to work.
Medical professionals dedicate years of their lives training to be doctors, surgeons, nurses and other highly skilled workers.

They then often spend many more years building a solid reputation for being exceptional at their job. Sometimes a complaint is filed, which can tarnish a medical professional's reputation. The complaint may be baseless, or there may be extenuating circumstances. Whatever the reason is behind a complaint, it's a critical moment in your professional life and you will need to take immediate action.

Bertolino LLP provides aggressive advocacy for professionals who are facing disciplinary action in front of a licensing board, agency or commission in Texas. We handle matters related to licenses, grievance complaints and ethics and other important professional licensing issues.
https://www.belolaw.com/

04/18/2019

Crashes involving big rigs and other large trucks can happen anywhere in Arkansas. According to statistics from the Arkansas Highway Safety Office, 13 people died in accidents involving large trucks in 2009.

More recently, in 2012, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported 85 large trucks were involved in fatal accidents in Arkansas. These large trucks comprised an alarming number of fatal accidents that year - 11.5 percent. It's an alarming number when put in perspective: The NHTSA reports large trucks account for 4 percent of all registered vehicles. There appears to be a higher number of fatal truck accidents in Arkansas than in most other states.

According to the NHTSA, trucks accounted for 8 percent of all vehicles involved in accidents in which people die. That is more than 3 percentage points lower than in Arkansas.

According to Jonesboro Personal Injury Lawyers Bobby and Brett Mcdaniel (McDaniel Law Firm, PLC), "There seems to be a higher number of fatal truck accidents in arkansas, we’re committed to making arkansas a better place to work for everyone."

https://www.mcdaniellawyers.com/tractor-trailer-accidents-lawyer-ar/

01/09/2019

A car crash on Wednesday, November 14 in Mount Houston resulted in the death of one child and serious injuries to another. At approximately 1:40 PM, the 2007 Chevrolet in which the two children were riding struck the back of a Dodge Ram, spun around and struck another vehicle.

An 8-year-old boy who was seated in the front seat died at the scene, and the 5-year-old in the back sustained traumatic head and neck injuries. The children’s father, 30-year-old Fernando Carcamo, is now facing felony charges.

Witnesses said the Chevrolet was traveling at a high speed, and authorities stated that neither child was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. The children had likely just been picked up from school, and the hours before and after school are times of elevated risk for kids on the road.

According to Houston personal injury attorneys at Smith & Hassler, “This tragedy very likely could have been prevented. Both parents and other road users need to be mindful of safety.”

https://www.smithandhassler.com/

11/05/2018

A fatal car crash at a school bus stop in , IN killed three children and injured a fourth. The four children were crossing the road from the mobile home park where they lived to get to the school bus stop; according to a preliminary investigation, the school bus was stopped with its emergency lights on and its stop-sign arm deployed.

According to car accident attorneys at Boughter Sinak, LLC, “This tragedy is absolutely devastating. Motorists have a responsibility to follow the law and take care when driving near a school bus.”
boughtersinak.com

A Toyota Tacoma traveling in the opposite lane struck the four children, killing three siblings and seriously injuring the fourth child, who was airlifted to a hospital in Fort Wayne. The driver of the pickup truck has been charged with three counts of reckless homicide and one count of disregarding a stop sign and causing injury.

Even though it is illegal in all 50 states to pass a school bus that is stopped to unload or load children, the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) reports that the hour before and hour after school – when school buses are loading and unloading children – are the deadliest times of day for school-age pedestrians.

https://youtu.be/tEpcAQBg5-0

09/27/2018

A recent study published by Insurify has ranked Spokane, Washington No. 4 out of 20 US cities has having the worst drivers. The online shopping platform surveyed over one million shoppers about their driving habits.

According to personal injury lawyer Richard E. Lewis, PS, “Dangerous driving can ruin lives. It’s important for negligent motorists to be held accountable.”
www.richardlewislaw.com

Insurify found that around 29% of drivers in Spokane had been involved in traffic accidents in which they were at fault. These accidents were commonly attributed to drunk driving, failing to stop, speeding, reckless driving, and passing violations. Additionally, the study found that Spokane drivers are 65% more likely to be cited for speeding, and 21% more likely to be involved in at-fault accidents than most drivers. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reports that between 2006 and 2015, Spokane had 6,696 traffic accidents, with 33 of them resulting in fatalities and 100 resulting in serious injuries.

If you have been injured in a crash, due to someone else’s negligence, consult with an experienced attorney today.

09/05/2018

“Drinking and driving has fatal consequences. Stores and bars need to be held accountable for selling alcohol to minors.” According to personal injury attorneys at Smith & Hassler.

www.smithandhassler.com

A 29-year-old convenience store clerk known as “Romeo” at the Humble Handi Stop in sold a 17-year-old four bottles of “Mad Dog 20/20”, an entire bottle of which he consumed alone.

A mere 2.8 miles from the store, the teen crashed his car into a tree, killing his 16-year-old passengers Chloe Robinson and Salma Gomez. Both were about to start their junior year in high school.

The convenience store clerk insisted he always checks for ID, but the store has been cited previously in 2012 for selling alcohol to minors. The driver, who was driving 70 to 80 mph at the time of the crash, was charged with two counts of manslaughter.

youtu.be/oXm8lh2ID5Q

09/04/2018

According to workers’ compensation attorneys at Tabor Law Firm, P.A., “Mental injuries are complex and easily disputed. An experienced attorney can guide you through filing for workers’ compensation.”

https://www.taborlawfirm.net/posts/workers-compensation-ptsd/

Post-traumatic stress disorder is a diagnosis many Americans face every year after facing a traumatic event. In the workplace, this can easily take the form of bullying and harassment or facing an accident on the job.

Symptoms often include nightmares, flashbacks, anxiety, anger outbursts, mood and personality changes and cognitive problems such as trouble with memory and processing.

A worker may be eligible for workers’ compensation. However, things become more complicated when is developed without a physical injury present. It is an easily disputed area of workers’ compensation law, and one that should be addressed.

08/10/2018