Palm Bay Personal Injury Attorneys of Alpizar Law Support National Hispanic Heritage Month
Palm Bay, FL – Alpizar Law is proud to support Hispanic Heritage Month. Attorney O. John Alpizar, of Cuban descent, understands and knows the significance of family origin and cultural heritage, including language, beliefs and customs, cultural needs and more of the Hispanic community. This year’s theme for Hispanic Heritage Month is “Heritage, Diversity, Integrity and Honor: The Renewed Hope of America”.
Hispanic Heritage Month is dedicated to recognizing the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the United States and celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week, approved by President Lyndon Johnson and expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. September 15 was chosen as the star date for the celebration because it is the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. They all declared independence in 1821. In addition, Mexico, Chile and Belize celebrate their independence days on September 16, September 18 and September 21, respectively.
For more information about Hispanic Heritage Month, visit http://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov.
John Alpizar and David M. Alpizar are attorneys with Alpizar Law, LLC. The personal injury/wrongful death firm, founded in 1983, is headquartered in Palm Bay, Florida, at 1528 NE Palm Bay Road. Either can be contacted at (321) 676-2511. Additional information about Alpizar Law, LLC, may be obtained from the firm's website at www.alpizarlaw.com.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
London Personal Injury Attorney
A female Tube passenger is seeking personal injury compensation after a defective London Underground train left her with facial wounds.
The woman was hit in the face by a canvas barrier that came loose between the carriages at Mile End station during the morning rush hour on November 17th last year, the Evening Standard reports.
One of three people injured in the incident, she required hospital treatment for a cut eye and a two-inch head injury.
London Underground is also being prosecuted by the Office of Rail Regulation over the accident and has said it will plead guilty to breaching health and safety laws.
It could be fined up to £20,000, with an internal report finding that the westbound Central Line train was allowed to continue even though the dislodged canvas screen had been spotted earlier at Leytonstone station.
"We detected there was a faulty barrier and we failed to remove it promptly and efficiently," said Mike Strzelecki, director of safety at the Tube operator.
A London Underground train derailed near Mile End station in July 2007. A total of 20 passengers needed medical treatment but no serious injuries or fatalities occurred.
The woman was hit in the face by a canvas barrier that came loose between the carriages at Mile End station during the morning rush hour on November 17th last year, the Evening Standard reports.
One of three people injured in the incident, she required hospital treatment for a cut eye and a two-inch head injury.
London Underground is also being prosecuted by the Office of Rail Regulation over the accident and has said it will plead guilty to breaching health and safety laws.
It could be fined up to £20,000, with an internal report finding that the westbound Central Line train was allowed to continue even though the dislodged canvas screen had been spotted earlier at Leytonstone station.
"We detected there was a faulty barrier and we failed to remove it promptly and efficiently," said Mike Strzelecki, director of safety at the Tube operator.
A London Underground train derailed near Mile End station in July 2007. A total of 20 passengers needed medical treatment but no serious injuries or fatalities occurred.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Construction Injury Law Firm
Construction sites can be extremely dangerous and present many hidden hazards to workers.
People who work within the construction industry are at risk every day they spend on the job.
Things such as uneven scaffolding, electrical equipment, hazardous materials, and defective equipment can all result in serious construction accidents.
For this reason, construction workers must be cautious, and their employers must be vigilant about warning their employees of these dangers and also implement correct safety measures.
When employers fail to exercise caution and look out for their employees’ best interest, and an employee is injured on the job, the employer is considered liable.
After an employee has been injured in a construction accident, he/she is legally entitled to seek compensation from his/her employer.
A construction accident victim may seek monetary damages for his/her: medical expenses, injuries, lost wages, lost future income, physical and mental impairment, and pain and suffering.
Once people have been seriously injured in construction accidents, they may feel helpless.
It is hard enough for people to deal with their physical symptoms and recovery, let alone the financial difficulties that are often associated with construction accident injuries.
If you have been injured in a construction accident, the last thing you or your family should have to worry about is your financial security.
At the Lassen Law Firm, we believe that our clients should be allowed to focus on getting better without having to stress over their future well-being.
We are skilled Philadelphia personal injury attorneys who will aggressively fight for maximum recovery of damages for our clients’ construction accident injuries.
The Lassen Law Firm is comprised of leading Philadelphia personal injury lawyers who have extensive legal training and experience in personal injury law.
We have handled a variety of workplace accident cases, including construction accidents.
If you have questions about a Philadelphia construction accident injury, call The Lassen Law Firm today for your initial consultation at (215) 510-6755.
Only 29% contingency fee deducted, not standard 45% like the other firms deduct.
Philadelphia Construction Accident Lawyers www.InjuryLawyerPhiladelphia.com
People who work within the construction industry are at risk every day they spend on the job.
Things such as uneven scaffolding, electrical equipment, hazardous materials, and defective equipment can all result in serious construction accidents.
For this reason, construction workers must be cautious, and their employers must be vigilant about warning their employees of these dangers and also implement correct safety measures.
When employers fail to exercise caution and look out for their employees’ best interest, and an employee is injured on the job, the employer is considered liable.
After an employee has been injured in a construction accident, he/she is legally entitled to seek compensation from his/her employer.
A construction accident victim may seek monetary damages for his/her: medical expenses, injuries, lost wages, lost future income, physical and mental impairment, and pain and suffering.
Once people have been seriously injured in construction accidents, they may feel helpless.
It is hard enough for people to deal with their physical symptoms and recovery, let alone the financial difficulties that are often associated with construction accident injuries.
If you have been injured in a construction accident, the last thing you or your family should have to worry about is your financial security.
At the Lassen Law Firm, we believe that our clients should be allowed to focus on getting better without having to stress over their future well-being.
We are skilled Philadelphia personal injury attorneys who will aggressively fight for maximum recovery of damages for our clients’ construction accident injuries.
The Lassen Law Firm is comprised of leading Philadelphia personal injury lawyers who have extensive legal training and experience in personal injury law.
We have handled a variety of workplace accident cases, including construction accidents.
If you have questions about a Philadelphia construction accident injury, call The Lassen Law Firm today for your initial consultation at (215) 510-6755.
Only 29% contingency fee deducted, not standard 45% like the other firms deduct.
Philadelphia Construction Accident Lawyers www.InjuryLawyerPhiladelphia.com
Monday, September 27, 2010
Car Accident Personal Injury
If you have had a car accident that was not your fault your immediate concern will be to recover from any personal injury you may have suffered.
Duncan Gibbins Solicitors can help you by working hard for you on your compensation claim, managing the recovery and repair of your vehicle, arranging car hire and liaising with your insurers. We can also act on behalf of any passengers in your vehicle.
Car accident claims not only cover drivers of vehicles but also passengers, whether they are in the vehicle at fault for the accident or another vehicle; cyclists, motorcyclists, bus passengers and also pedestrians.
Road traffic accidents are the most common personal injury claim that is brought and here at Duncan Gibbins Solicitors we have a vast knowledge of dealing with these types of claims, whether they involve minor whiplash type injuries or severe life altering injuries.
In bringing a claim for a road traffic accident not only can Duncan Gibbins Solicitors help you claim for the injuries you have suffered and the damage that has been caused to your vehicle, but we can also look to recover loss of earnings if you have not been able to work. If personal items were damaged as a result of the road traffic accident it may be possible to make a claim for these as well.
Road traffic accidents can range from rear end shunts to more complicated accidents where it isn’t always clear who was at fault for an accident.
If you feel that you may be partially to blame for an accident that does not stop you from making a successful claim. Here at Duncan Gibbins Solicitors we can look at all the relevant factors of how the road traffic accident occurred and advise you how best to take the claim forward.
People often feel reluctant to make a claim for personal injury compensation when they have been a passenger in a vehicle driven by someone they know and that driver is the one that caused the accident. Our team of solicitors recognise the sensitive nature of such cases and are here to reassure you. It is important to remember that it will be the insurance company that pays the compensation and not the driver themselves.
We have successfully handled claims for passengers that were not only passengers in cars but also in buses, coaches, taxis and mini-buses.
There is a common misconception that if the accident you were involved in was caused by the negligent driving of an untraced or insured driver you are not able to make a claim for compensation. The Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB) was established to deal with these types of road traffic accident claims and will pay out the compensation you are entitled to.
Our team of specialist solicitors are committed to getting to the bottom of what happened to you and above all will provide you with the support and guidance you need throughout your claim.
We appreciate that making a claim for compensation and instructing a solicitor can be daunting. We seek to put our clients at ease and ensure that the whole process is explained clearly. We will answer any questions that you may have and we will keep you updated as your compensation claim progresses. Our friendly approachable team is always there to help you at any stage of the claim.
Please contact us to discuss your claim. The initial advice will be free and there will be no obligation for you to continue. We will be able to explain the no win no fee agreement. Should you prefer a face to face meeting then we can arrange this either at our offices or at your home.
From our initial telephone conversation we will obtain the information we need about your road traffic accident claim and we will give you clear and practical advice. We will explain the process and give you a likely time frame for when the claim will be brought to a conclusion.
Duncan Gibbins Solicitors can help you by working hard for you on your compensation claim, managing the recovery and repair of your vehicle, arranging car hire and liaising with your insurers. We can also act on behalf of any passengers in your vehicle.
Car accident claims not only cover drivers of vehicles but also passengers, whether they are in the vehicle at fault for the accident or another vehicle; cyclists, motorcyclists, bus passengers and also pedestrians.
Road traffic accidents are the most common personal injury claim that is brought and here at Duncan Gibbins Solicitors we have a vast knowledge of dealing with these types of claims, whether they involve minor whiplash type injuries or severe life altering injuries.
In bringing a claim for a road traffic accident not only can Duncan Gibbins Solicitors help you claim for the injuries you have suffered and the damage that has been caused to your vehicle, but we can also look to recover loss of earnings if you have not been able to work. If personal items were damaged as a result of the road traffic accident it may be possible to make a claim for these as well.
Road traffic accidents can range from rear end shunts to more complicated accidents where it isn’t always clear who was at fault for an accident.
If you feel that you may be partially to blame for an accident that does not stop you from making a successful claim. Here at Duncan Gibbins Solicitors we can look at all the relevant factors of how the road traffic accident occurred and advise you how best to take the claim forward.
People often feel reluctant to make a claim for personal injury compensation when they have been a passenger in a vehicle driven by someone they know and that driver is the one that caused the accident. Our team of solicitors recognise the sensitive nature of such cases and are here to reassure you. It is important to remember that it will be the insurance company that pays the compensation and not the driver themselves.
We have successfully handled claims for passengers that were not only passengers in cars but also in buses, coaches, taxis and mini-buses.
There is a common misconception that if the accident you were involved in was caused by the negligent driving of an untraced or insured driver you are not able to make a claim for compensation. The Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB) was established to deal with these types of road traffic accident claims and will pay out the compensation you are entitled to.
Our team of specialist solicitors are committed to getting to the bottom of what happened to you and above all will provide you with the support and guidance you need throughout your claim.
We appreciate that making a claim for compensation and instructing a solicitor can be daunting. We seek to put our clients at ease and ensure that the whole process is explained clearly. We will answer any questions that you may have and we will keep you updated as your compensation claim progresses. Our friendly approachable team is always there to help you at any stage of the claim.
Please contact us to discuss your claim. The initial advice will be free and there will be no obligation for you to continue. We will be able to explain the no win no fee agreement. Should you prefer a face to face meeting then we can arrange this either at our offices or at your home.
From our initial telephone conversation we will obtain the information we need about your road traffic accident claim and we will give you clear and practical advice. We will explain the process and give you a likely time frame for when the claim will be brought to a conclusion.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
$1 Million Enough for Drowning 5 Year Old
Maryland's highest court upheld the state's limit on jury awards for pain and suffering in personal injury lawsuits Friday, allowing businesses, insurers and others who are sued to breathe a sigh of relief.
But it comes as a disappointment to opponents of the limits that were first enacted 25 years ago amid arguments that high awards threaten the affordability of insurance for businesses and discourage physicians from entering high-risk specialties.
The 6-1 decision by the Court of Appeals was made in a case that slashed a jury award from $4 million to about $1 million to the Davidsonville parents of a 5-year-old boy who drowned in 2006 in a Crofton swimming pool.
But it comes as a disappointment to opponents of the limits that were first enacted 25 years ago amid arguments that high awards threaten the affordability of insurance for businesses and discourage physicians from entering high-risk specialties.
The 6-1 decision by the Court of Appeals was made in a case that slashed a jury award from $4 million to about $1 million to the Davidsonville parents of a 5-year-old boy who drowned in 2006 in a Crofton swimming pool.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Santa Monica Personal Injury Attorney
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The California law firm of Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP, was recently named as one of the country's Best Law Firms in the October 2010 edition of U.S. News and World Report. The firm has been ranked as a Top Tier Firm Nationwide in Product Liability Litigation, and also named as a Top Tier Los Angeles firm in Personal Injury Litigation, Product Liability Litigation and Professional Malpractice Law.
The U.S. News Best Law Firm rankings are the result of a survey sent to over 50,000 law firm clients and nearly 43,000 lawyers nationwide, as well as thousands of law firm managers, legal marketing and recruiting officers, and summer associates. All respondents provided answers based on what factors they find vital for clients who are hiring law firms, for lawyers who are choosing a firm for a legal referral, and for lawyers seeking employment. Specific attributes upon which law firms were judged included expertise, responsiveness, cost-effectiveness and civility.
Located in Santa Monica, Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP, represents clients in the Los Angeles area, throughout California and across the U.S. In addition to product liability, personal injury and professional malpractice litigation, the firm handles cases involving all aspects of business litigation, government liability, employment law and insurance bad faith.
This latest honor adds to the firm's list of peer accolades, which includes recognition by The National Law Journal as one of the top plaintiff's law firms in America, by Best Lawyers in America as the #1 Personal Injury firm in California, and by Super Lawyers magazine, where its attorneys have repeatedly been recognized as amongst the top lawyers in Southern California.
Website: http://www.greene-broillet.com/
The U.S. News Best Law Firm rankings are the result of a survey sent to over 50,000 law firm clients and nearly 43,000 lawyers nationwide, as well as thousands of law firm managers, legal marketing and recruiting officers, and summer associates. All respondents provided answers based on what factors they find vital for clients who are hiring law firms, for lawyers who are choosing a firm for a legal referral, and for lawyers seeking employment. Specific attributes upon which law firms were judged included expertise, responsiveness, cost-effectiveness and civility.
Located in Santa Monica, Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP, represents clients in the Los Angeles area, throughout California and across the U.S. In addition to product liability, personal injury and professional malpractice litigation, the firm handles cases involving all aspects of business litigation, government liability, employment law and insurance bad faith.
This latest honor adds to the firm's list of peer accolades, which includes recognition by The National Law Journal as one of the top plaintiff's law firms in America, by Best Lawyers in America as the #1 Personal Injury firm in California, and by Super Lawyers magazine, where its attorneys have repeatedly been recognized as amongst the top lawyers in Southern California.
Website: http://www.greene-broillet.com/
Friday, September 24, 2010
Litigator Selected in The Best Lawyers in America
Fishkill-based Jeff Feldman of Feldman, Kleidman & Coffey has been selected for inclusion in the 2011 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, a peer-review publication in the legal profession.Feldman was recognized in the practice areas of medical malpractice law and personal injury litigation.
Selection to Best Lawyers is based on a peer-review survey comprising more than 3.1 million confidential evaluations.
The Best Lawyers list is available at usnews.com.
Selection to Best Lawyers is based on a peer-review survey comprising more than 3.1 million confidential evaluations.
The Best Lawyers list is available at usnews.com.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
New York Personal Injury Attorney
New York City personal injury attorney David Resnick says Falls Prevention Awareness Day, scheduled for the first day of fall on September 23, serves as a valuable reminder that preventable falls are one of the leading causes of injuries, deaths, hospitalizations and emergency room visits among adults age 65 and older.
“A slip and fall, or a trip and fall, is not a random accident,” Resnick says. “All too often, older adults are injured or killed in a fall that was the direct result of a property owner ignoring risk factors and failing to provide a safe environment for the people on their premises.”
Resnick, a leading New York City slip and fall lawyer, and his law firm, David Resnick & Associates, recently launched www.nyc-slipandfall.com, a website that provides information to residents of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island on the factors that cause falls and the legal options that may be available to those harmed in a fall.
As the website points out, a slip and fall due to the negligence of a property owner can occur anywhere, including shopping malls, grocery stores, department stores, hotels, train stations and on sidewalks.
The website describes several New York City slip and fall cases successfully handled by David Resnick & Associates, including those involving elderly victims.
“A bad fall can cause a lot of pain and suffering and loss of income, and it can change a person’s life,” Resnick says. “When it happens because a property owner ignored a hazard, we believe the injured should be given prompt and full compensation.
“A lawsuit also protects others from future harm caused by the hazard. In my experience, in a New York City broken sidewalk case, it is a lawsuit following a fall that precipitates the sidewalk being repaired by the adjacent property owner.”
Although a serious fall can happen to a person of any age, statistics show that older New Yorkers are more susceptible to slip-and-fall accidents, with often devastating results for them and their families, Resnick says.
According to the New York State Department of Health, an average of 894 New York State residents ages 65 and older die each year from a fall, while nearly 50,000 are hospitalized.
Among those older New Yorkers who are hospitalized because of a fall, 10.8 percent suffer a traumatic brain injury, and 28.4 percent experience a hip fracture.
“An event such as Falls Prevention Awareness Day provides an excellent opportunity to increase public awareness about how to prevent and reduce these falls,” Resnick says of the national initiative that is being spearheaded by the Falls Free™ Coalition, which includes 34 states (including New York) and 70 national organizations, professional associations and federal agencies.
Resnick says he hopes the September 23 event calls attention to the most common causes of slip and fall accidents, including clutter in walkways, aisles or stairs; icy, wet or uneven surfaces, such as sidewalks; poor lighting; and lack of railings or grab bars.
About David Resnick & Associates, P.C.
David Resnick & Associates, P.C. is a well-respected New York City accident and personal injury law firm. The firm handles slip and fall cases, premises liability cases, automobile accidents, pedestrian accidents and other injury claims in New York City's five boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and the Bronx. For more information or for a free, no-obligation case consultation, call (212) 279-2000 or use the firm’s online form.
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“A slip and fall, or a trip and fall, is not a random accident,” Resnick says. “All too often, older adults are injured or killed in a fall that was the direct result of a property owner ignoring risk factors and failing to provide a safe environment for the people on their premises.”
Resnick, a leading New York City slip and fall lawyer, and his law firm, David Resnick & Associates, recently launched www.nyc-slipandfall.com, a website that provides information to residents of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island on the factors that cause falls and the legal options that may be available to those harmed in a fall.
As the website points out, a slip and fall due to the negligence of a property owner can occur anywhere, including shopping malls, grocery stores, department stores, hotels, train stations and on sidewalks.
The website describes several New York City slip and fall cases successfully handled by David Resnick & Associates, including those involving elderly victims.
“A bad fall can cause a lot of pain and suffering and loss of income, and it can change a person’s life,” Resnick says. “When it happens because a property owner ignored a hazard, we believe the injured should be given prompt and full compensation.
“A lawsuit also protects others from future harm caused by the hazard. In my experience, in a New York City broken sidewalk case, it is a lawsuit following a fall that precipitates the sidewalk being repaired by the adjacent property owner.”
Although a serious fall can happen to a person of any age, statistics show that older New Yorkers are more susceptible to slip-and-fall accidents, with often devastating results for them and their families, Resnick says.
According to the New York State Department of Health, an average of 894 New York State residents ages 65 and older die each year from a fall, while nearly 50,000 are hospitalized.
Among those older New Yorkers who are hospitalized because of a fall, 10.8 percent suffer a traumatic brain injury, and 28.4 percent experience a hip fracture.
“An event such as Falls Prevention Awareness Day provides an excellent opportunity to increase public awareness about how to prevent and reduce these falls,” Resnick says of the national initiative that is being spearheaded by the Falls Free™ Coalition, which includes 34 states (including New York) and 70 national organizations, professional associations and federal agencies.
Resnick says he hopes the September 23 event calls attention to the most common causes of slip and fall accidents, including clutter in walkways, aisles or stairs; icy, wet or uneven surfaces, such as sidewalks; poor lighting; and lack of railings or grab bars.
About David Resnick & Associates, P.C.
David Resnick & Associates, P.C. is a well-respected New York City accident and personal injury law firm. The firm handles slip and fall cases, premises liability cases, automobile accidents, pedestrian accidents and other injury claims in New York City's five boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and the Bronx. For more information or for a free, no-obligation case consultation, call (212) 279-2000 or use the firm’s online form.
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Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Personal Injury Attorney in Philadelphia
Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock & Dodig LLP is pleased to announce that Royce W. Smith, J.D., LL.M., has joined the Philadelphia personal injury law firm as an associate. Smith is an experienced trial attorney who handles catastrophic auto accidents, birth injuries, brain injuries, construction accidents, defective drugs and medical devices, medical malpractice, slip and falls, product liability, wrongful death matters and workplace accidents.
A native of North Philadelphia, Smith said, "I'm blessed to join one of the most successful personal injury law firms in the Pennsylvania and New Jersey." He said, "My parents and family taught me life lessons that have served me well professionally: to maintain justice, do what is right and give voice to the concerns of the voiceless. This is something the lawyers at Feldman Shepherd do every day and I'm happy to be a part of that."
During the last several years, Smith has secured more than $48 million in verdicts and settlements on behalf of seriously injured individuals and their families helping them to deal with their injuries and losses.
"We are pleased to have Royce on board," said Feldman Shepherd co-managing partner, Mark Tanner. "Royce's work ethic, professional integrity, passion for community and legal philanthropic efforts align with our law firm culture and overall mission. He is a welcomed addition to our firm."
A Minority Caucus Board Member of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice and Editorial Board Member of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association publication, The Verdict, Smith has published numerous scholarly articles and has presented educational courses to his peers. He serves as a trial advocacy and evidence instructor for the Drexel University School of Law Trial Team.
Prior to joining Feldman Shepherd, Smith was an associate with Kline & Specter, P.C. He has also served as an associate with Saul Ewing, LLP and as an intern to the Honorable Clifford Scott Green, Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the NAACP Branch of Legal Affairs in Philadelphia.
Smith earned a LL.M. in Trial Advocacy and his Juris Doctor from Temple University Beasley School of Law and, by faculty vote, was named the LL.M. program's top-performing student. In law school he received numerous awards for outstanding trial advocacy and was a member of several nationally recognized mock trial teams. Smith was recognized for outstanding oral advocacy in appellate argument, twice received the Murray S. Love Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy, earned the Andrew Gay Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy and was honored with the James J. Manderino Award for Trial Advocacy. He earned his undergraduate degree in political science from Williams College in Massachusetts. There Smith won the Lehman Community Service Scholarship and the Sterling B. Brown Citizenship Prize in recognition of his service to the college and the surrounding community.
An active member of the Philadelphia community, Smith's late father served as a pastor of a Baptist church in North Philadelphia and his mother is currently an associate pastor of a Baptist church in Mount Airy / Germantown, Philadelphia. Additionally, Smith's grandfather and uncle were both pastors of a church in Jenkintown, Pa. Today, true to his roots, Smith provides free counseling at legal clinics hosted by area churches.
About Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock & Dodig LLP - Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock & Dodig LLP has handled cases producing some of the largest verdicts and settlements in Pennsylvania. The firm represents plaintiffs in significant personal injury, class action, and other complex civil litigation. Clients include victims of medical malpractice, defective products, unsafe workplaces, motor vehicle accidents, legal malpractice and insurer misconduct. To learn more about the firm, visit www.feldmanshepherd.com.
A native of North Philadelphia, Smith said, "I'm blessed to join one of the most successful personal injury law firms in the Pennsylvania and New Jersey." He said, "My parents and family taught me life lessons that have served me well professionally: to maintain justice, do what is right and give voice to the concerns of the voiceless. This is something the lawyers at Feldman Shepherd do every day and I'm happy to be a part of that."
During the last several years, Smith has secured more than $48 million in verdicts and settlements on behalf of seriously injured individuals and their families helping them to deal with their injuries and losses.
"We are pleased to have Royce on board," said Feldman Shepherd co-managing partner, Mark Tanner. "Royce's work ethic, professional integrity, passion for community and legal philanthropic efforts align with our law firm culture and overall mission. He is a welcomed addition to our firm."
A Minority Caucus Board Member of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice and Editorial Board Member of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association publication, The Verdict, Smith has published numerous scholarly articles and has presented educational courses to his peers. He serves as a trial advocacy and evidence instructor for the Drexel University School of Law Trial Team.
Prior to joining Feldman Shepherd, Smith was an associate with Kline & Specter, P.C. He has also served as an associate with Saul Ewing, LLP and as an intern to the Honorable Clifford Scott Green, Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the NAACP Branch of Legal Affairs in Philadelphia.
Smith earned a LL.M. in Trial Advocacy and his Juris Doctor from Temple University Beasley School of Law and, by faculty vote, was named the LL.M. program's top-performing student. In law school he received numerous awards for outstanding trial advocacy and was a member of several nationally recognized mock trial teams. Smith was recognized for outstanding oral advocacy in appellate argument, twice received the Murray S. Love Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy, earned the Andrew Gay Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy and was honored with the James J. Manderino Award for Trial Advocacy. He earned his undergraduate degree in political science from Williams College in Massachusetts. There Smith won the Lehman Community Service Scholarship and the Sterling B. Brown Citizenship Prize in recognition of his service to the college and the surrounding community.
An active member of the Philadelphia community, Smith's late father served as a pastor of a Baptist church in North Philadelphia and his mother is currently an associate pastor of a Baptist church in Mount Airy / Germantown, Philadelphia. Additionally, Smith's grandfather and uncle were both pastors of a church in Jenkintown, Pa. Today, true to his roots, Smith provides free counseling at legal clinics hosted by area churches.
About Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock & Dodig LLP - Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock & Dodig LLP has handled cases producing some of the largest verdicts and settlements in Pennsylvania. The firm represents plaintiffs in significant personal injury, class action, and other complex civil litigation. Clients include victims of medical malpractice, defective products, unsafe workplaces, motor vehicle accidents, legal malpractice and insurer misconduct. To learn more about the firm, visit www.feldmanshepherd.com.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Personal Injury Attorney Washington D.C.
By SALVATORE J. ZAMBRI
My firm uses a settlement video in virtually every case that involves significant damages. I’m convinced that when a lawyer decides not to use one, he is also deciding at the same time to reduce the amount the defendant will ultimately offer to resolve the case. Settlement videos are powerful. Far more comprehensive than descriptive words or still photographs, videos let the mediator, opposing counsel, the defendant, and the insurer see, hear, and feel the whole story of a case in a compelling and accurate manner.
A photographer, Bill Jay, may have stated it best in an article in the Washington Journalism Review (1990), in which he described images as “directly entering the blood stream, bypassing the brain.” Words can fail us sometimes. A settlement video, however, can accurately present critical evidence to those involved in the settlement process, maximizing not only the likelihood of a resolution, but also the amount of the settlement.
What Is Settlement Video?
Settlement videos are different from day-in-the-life videos. Often, the former includes the latter. Day-in-the-life videos depict the harsh consequences of an array of physical impairments (i.e., the wound-care ritual needed to treat a “de-gloving” injury). I think it is important –necessary, actually – to include day-in-the-life activities in settlement videos to be sure the other side appreciates the plaintiff’s harms and losses. But the settlement video must include much more. Settlement videos are designed to convince the opposing parties that they should pay fair compensation now, before trial and perhaps before any further discovery. It is therefore necessary to address all issues of liability – duty, breach, causation, and damages. The extent to which you focus on each issue is determined on a case-by-case basis.
When Production Begins
When I recognize a case as one that lends itself to a settlement video, I start producing it immediately. For instance, rather than taking written statements from witnesses to a terrible automobile collision, I will routinely videotape their testimony. The scene of the incident is often full of compelling evidence worth videotaping, whether it is the building that caught fire, the skid-marked road that was peppered with debris, or the vehicle itself that was involved in the collision. And don’t forget, we’re being watched. Cameras are popping up all around us in automobiles, at street corners, and on and within buildings. Some of the most powerful video evidence I’ve ever used was initially shot by someone else. I just obtained it and then incorporated it in my settlement video.
It is also important to obtain from the client or her family, old videos depicting the plaintiff’s prior activity level, including hobbies, work activities, etc. Post-injury video of the plaintiff is critical, especially when making a day-in-the-life video. But you should not always wait until the plaintiff reaches maximum medical improvement to video-document the plaintiff’s condition. Video of the recovery itself can be extremely effective.
In addition to the plaintiff and independent witnesses, consider videotaping family members, friends, employer representatives, co-workers, teachers, coaches, EMT personnel, treating physicians, experts and others. Your subjects should be excellent communicators and credible.
Settlement videos can sometimes catalyze extremely favorable resolutions before a lawsuit is ever filed. But for a variety of reasons, not all cases settle pre-litigation. In those instances when discovery is required, I take video depositions. I invariably find that the video testimony of a defendant, for instance, can be used far more effectively in a settlement video and, if necessary, at trial.
Choosing A Videographer
Who should do the videotaping? I recommend you hire someone with real movie-making experience. I’ve found that independent filmmakers are more likely to be roundly skilled in audio, lighting and video techniques. Filmmakers also have training in effective, clear and economical story development and are more likely to focus on the subtleties of the case. Remember, the more effective a settlement video is, the greater chance there is that the case will resolve for fair value. Broadcast journalists and wedding videographers are popular choices, but they often lack the narrative skills and patience of a long-form filmmaker.
Also, be sure the person you use has significant training in behavior coaching. Acting coaches are excellent for helping your client get over their interview anxiety so they can move on to an honest interview. You should rely on your production team to not only film and light, but also help create a comfortable and relaxed room so that your clients can express their deepest feelings about their case. An excellent videographer who lacks inter-personal skills will produce a sub-optimal settlement video.
Preparing The Participants
Meddle when necessary. Don’t meddle for the sake of meddling.
If the videographer is sufficiently prepared by you and has the credentials I outlined above, then he or she will be in the best position to elicit the testimony you want from your client in the manner in which the testimony should be conveyed.
A patient interviewer will let your subject open up and personalize the case. A patient approach is always better than trying to elicit an overly specific response. Of course, the video should be accurately emotional, not staged.
Experts on Camera
Settlement videos often include testimony from experts. In choosing who to videotape, consider the expert’s education, experience, and reputation and weigh them against the expert’s ability to communicate. Sometimes, the most qualified experts are not the best communicators. Seek compelling over sterile testimony.
Cost Of Settlement Video
Understand that the preparation of such a video will range from a few thousand dollars to perhaps $30,000. Consequently, be sure that the potential damages warrant the expense. Communicate with your client about this before spending the money.
High Impact
Time and again, I have been thanked for taking the time to submit settlement videos. Opposing counsel use the videos to justify their settlement position. The same is true for adjustors. And mediators use them as tools to get high-level insurance representatives and corporate executives to recognize the need to resolve cases at fair levels.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a settlement video is worth . . . well, use one and you’ll see. •
Salvatore J. Zambri is past president of the Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C., and a founding member and senior partner in the firm Regan Zambri & Long, where he litigates medical malpractice, automobile accident, product liability, and other catastrophic personal injury claims.
My firm uses a settlement video in virtually every case that involves significant damages. I’m convinced that when a lawyer decides not to use one, he is also deciding at the same time to reduce the amount the defendant will ultimately offer to resolve the case. Settlement videos are powerful. Far more comprehensive than descriptive words or still photographs, videos let the mediator, opposing counsel, the defendant, and the insurer see, hear, and feel the whole story of a case in a compelling and accurate manner.
A photographer, Bill Jay, may have stated it best in an article in the Washington Journalism Review (1990), in which he described images as “directly entering the blood stream, bypassing the brain.” Words can fail us sometimes. A settlement video, however, can accurately present critical evidence to those involved in the settlement process, maximizing not only the likelihood of a resolution, but also the amount of the settlement.
What Is Settlement Video?
Settlement videos are different from day-in-the-life videos. Often, the former includes the latter. Day-in-the-life videos depict the harsh consequences of an array of physical impairments (i.e., the wound-care ritual needed to treat a “de-gloving” injury). I think it is important –necessary, actually – to include day-in-the-life activities in settlement videos to be sure the other side appreciates the plaintiff’s harms and losses. But the settlement video must include much more. Settlement videos are designed to convince the opposing parties that they should pay fair compensation now, before trial and perhaps before any further discovery. It is therefore necessary to address all issues of liability – duty, breach, causation, and damages. The extent to which you focus on each issue is determined on a case-by-case basis.
When Production Begins
When I recognize a case as one that lends itself to a settlement video, I start producing it immediately. For instance, rather than taking written statements from witnesses to a terrible automobile collision, I will routinely videotape their testimony. The scene of the incident is often full of compelling evidence worth videotaping, whether it is the building that caught fire, the skid-marked road that was peppered with debris, or the vehicle itself that was involved in the collision. And don’t forget, we’re being watched. Cameras are popping up all around us in automobiles, at street corners, and on and within buildings. Some of the most powerful video evidence I’ve ever used was initially shot by someone else. I just obtained it and then incorporated it in my settlement video.
It is also important to obtain from the client or her family, old videos depicting the plaintiff’s prior activity level, including hobbies, work activities, etc. Post-injury video of the plaintiff is critical, especially when making a day-in-the-life video. But you should not always wait until the plaintiff reaches maximum medical improvement to video-document the plaintiff’s condition. Video of the recovery itself can be extremely effective.
In addition to the plaintiff and independent witnesses, consider videotaping family members, friends, employer representatives, co-workers, teachers, coaches, EMT personnel, treating physicians, experts and others. Your subjects should be excellent communicators and credible.
Settlement videos can sometimes catalyze extremely favorable resolutions before a lawsuit is ever filed. But for a variety of reasons, not all cases settle pre-litigation. In those instances when discovery is required, I take video depositions. I invariably find that the video testimony of a defendant, for instance, can be used far more effectively in a settlement video and, if necessary, at trial.
Choosing A Videographer
Who should do the videotaping? I recommend you hire someone with real movie-making experience. I’ve found that independent filmmakers are more likely to be roundly skilled in audio, lighting and video techniques. Filmmakers also have training in effective, clear and economical story development and are more likely to focus on the subtleties of the case. Remember, the more effective a settlement video is, the greater chance there is that the case will resolve for fair value. Broadcast journalists and wedding videographers are popular choices, but they often lack the narrative skills and patience of a long-form filmmaker.
Also, be sure the person you use has significant training in behavior coaching. Acting coaches are excellent for helping your client get over their interview anxiety so they can move on to an honest interview. You should rely on your production team to not only film and light, but also help create a comfortable and relaxed room so that your clients can express their deepest feelings about their case. An excellent videographer who lacks inter-personal skills will produce a sub-optimal settlement video.
Preparing The Participants
Meddle when necessary. Don’t meddle for the sake of meddling.
If the videographer is sufficiently prepared by you and has the credentials I outlined above, then he or she will be in the best position to elicit the testimony you want from your client in the manner in which the testimony should be conveyed.
A patient interviewer will let your subject open up and personalize the case. A patient approach is always better than trying to elicit an overly specific response. Of course, the video should be accurately emotional, not staged.
Experts on Camera
Settlement videos often include testimony from experts. In choosing who to videotape, consider the expert’s education, experience, and reputation and weigh them against the expert’s ability to communicate. Sometimes, the most qualified experts are not the best communicators. Seek compelling over sterile testimony.
Cost Of Settlement Video
Understand that the preparation of such a video will range from a few thousand dollars to perhaps $30,000. Consequently, be sure that the potential damages warrant the expense. Communicate with your client about this before spending the money.
High Impact
Time and again, I have been thanked for taking the time to submit settlement videos. Opposing counsel use the videos to justify their settlement position. The same is true for adjustors. And mediators use them as tools to get high-level insurance representatives and corporate executives to recognize the need to resolve cases at fair levels.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a settlement video is worth . . . well, use one and you’ll see. •
Salvatore J. Zambri is past president of the Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C., and a founding member and senior partner in the firm Regan Zambri & Long, where he litigates medical malpractice, automobile accident, product liability, and other catastrophic personal injury claims.
Monday, September 20, 2010
California Personal Injury Attorney in Newport Beach
BISNAR | CHASE (BestAttorney.com), a Newport Beach personal injury law firm, is pleased to announce that it is the western regional sponsor of the 2010-11 American Lawyer Academy (ALA) Viral Video Scholarship Contest. The scholarship program is dedicated to the thousands of accident victims who are injured or killed in motor vehicle collisions each year in the United States and hopes to save lives with a positive viral message. High school and college students nationwide are encouraged to submit their videos promoting safe driving.
According to California Highway Patrol's Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 241,873 people were injured and 3,401 people were killed in car accidents in 2008, the last year reported. Young people aged 15-24 suffered 801 car accident deaths, the most of any age group.
"Who would be better than young people to use the latest video and Internet technology to create and spread car safety messages?" exclaimed Bisnar, the founder of BISNAR | CHASE and originator of the viral video scholarship idea. "Young people invented the term 'viral video' over the past decade. They know how to use it. Their imagination and technical abilities will create videos that will help lower the number and severity of traffic collisions, which is our goal."
The American Lawyer Academy Viral Video Scholarship Contest offers $25,000 in scholarships toward college tuition at recognized academic institutions. Students who want to use their talent and creativity to help spread a positive message that captures the imagination of the YouTube generation can visit http://www.bestattorney.com/viral-video-scholarship-contest-western-region.html for video submission details and contest rules.
According to California Highway Patrol's Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), 241,873 people were injured and 3,401 people were killed in car accidents in 2008, the last year reported. Young people aged 15-24 suffered 801 car accident deaths, the most of any age group.
"Who would be better than young people to use the latest video and Internet technology to create and spread car safety messages?" exclaimed Bisnar, the founder of BISNAR | CHASE and originator of the viral video scholarship idea. "Young people invented the term 'viral video' over the past decade. They know how to use it. Their imagination and technical abilities will create videos that will help lower the number and severity of traffic collisions, which is our goal."
The American Lawyer Academy Viral Video Scholarship Contest offers $25,000 in scholarships toward college tuition at recognized academic institutions. Students who want to use their talent and creativity to help spread a positive message that captures the imagination of the YouTube generation can visit http://www.bestattorney.com/viral-video-scholarship-contest-western-region.html for video submission details and contest rules.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
New York Personal Injury XII
Syracuse, NY (Syracuse NY Injury Lawyer News)—A double-decker bus crash in northern New York resulted in four fatalities and sent 25 others to area hospitals Saturday, September 11, 2010. The deadly accident occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. on the Onondaga Lake Parkway in the suburb of Salina. The Coach USA-operated Megabus involved was en route to Toronto when the fatal bus wreck occurred. According to information provided by CNN, those killed in the crash were from India, Malaysia, New York, as well as a midwestern state.
Reports indicated a double-decker Megabus was traveling from Pennsylvania to Toronto, Canada when the bus smashed into a railroad overpass. According to Onondaga County Sheriff Kevin Walsh, officials seem to believe the unidentified driver of the Megabus missed a turn when the road split, causing him to hit a low bridge. While Walsh noted there is flashing yellow light meant to warn drivers of the low bridge, he added, “Obviously the driver didn’t see the signs or didn’t realize the height of his bus, that the double-decker bus wouldn’t fit under that bridge.”
Sheriff Walsh reported 25 people were rushed to area hospitals to be treated for various injuries sustained in the Syracuse double-decker bus crash. As of Saturday evening, five people, including one who was apparently listed in critical condition, remained hospitalized. A Megabus spokesperson maintained, “Our immediate thoughts and concern are with those who have lost their lives or been injured, as well as their families and loved ones… Safety is our absolute priority and we will be carrying out a full investigation into the accident as well as assisting the police and other authorities in any way that we can.” A full investigation into the fatal upstate New York bus crash is expected to be underway.
Leading New York City bus accident attorney Jonathan C. Reiter states if you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a bus crash, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and damages. With more than thirty years of experience litigating the multifaceted claims of traffic accident victims and their families, contacting Syracuse NY injury lawyer Jonathan C. Reiter with regard to your particular personal injury or wrongful death case may help you obtain the compensation you deserve.
Reports indicated a double-decker Megabus was traveling from Pennsylvania to Toronto, Canada when the bus smashed into a railroad overpass. According to Onondaga County Sheriff Kevin Walsh, officials seem to believe the unidentified driver of the Megabus missed a turn when the road split, causing him to hit a low bridge. While Walsh noted there is flashing yellow light meant to warn drivers of the low bridge, he added, “Obviously the driver didn’t see the signs or didn’t realize the height of his bus, that the double-decker bus wouldn’t fit under that bridge.”
Sheriff Walsh reported 25 people were rushed to area hospitals to be treated for various injuries sustained in the Syracuse double-decker bus crash. As of Saturday evening, five people, including one who was apparently listed in critical condition, remained hospitalized. A Megabus spokesperson maintained, “Our immediate thoughts and concern are with those who have lost their lives or been injured, as well as their families and loved ones… Safety is our absolute priority and we will be carrying out a full investigation into the accident as well as assisting the police and other authorities in any way that we can.” A full investigation into the fatal upstate New York bus crash is expected to be underway.
Leading New York City bus accident attorney Jonathan C. Reiter states if you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a bus crash, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and damages. With more than thirty years of experience litigating the multifaceted claims of traffic accident victims and their families, contacting Syracuse NY injury lawyer Jonathan C. Reiter with regard to your particular personal injury or wrongful death case may help you obtain the compensation you deserve.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
UK Personal Injury Award of $14 Million Pounds
A cyclist who once competed in the Commonwealth Games has received the UK's highest ever payout for personal injury compensation.
Manny Helmot's career was ended after he was struck by a vehicle during a training exercise in Guernsey in 1998, leaving him with severe physical injuries and brain damage.
His mother Rose Helmot and her partner Ken Jordan launched a road traffic accident claim on his behalf and have now been awarded a sum of £14 million on appeal, the Daily Mail reports.
The cyclist represented Guernsey at the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur.
After the accident, he permanently lost the use of his right arm and suffered constant double vision.
The 39-year-old will never be able to cycle again, is registered as partially blind and requires constant care.
Speaking after the appeal hearing, Ms Helmot said she was "thrilled" with the result but claimed no amount of money could make up for the injuries suffered by her son.
"His life was ruined, but at least we can now afford to give him the care he needs for the rest of his days," she told the newspaper.
"All of the money will go into a trust to support Manny for the rest of his life."
Driver of the car Dylan Simon, his insurer Tradex and the company's re-insurers will be required to pay the sum.
The previous record for a compensation payout in the UK was awarded earlier this year to Walsall man Wasim Mohammed, who lodged a road traffic accident claim after a collision left him paralysed in 2006.
Peter Todd, an expert in personal injury law at Hodge Jones & Allen LLP and a keen cyclist himself, comments:
“This settlement will enable Mr Helmot to have the accommodation, care and support to help him live the rest of his life with dignity and security. It will in no way compensate for his devastating injuries but at least he can be confident of his independence and security.”
Manny Helmot's career was ended after he was struck by a vehicle during a training exercise in Guernsey in 1998, leaving him with severe physical injuries and brain damage.
His mother Rose Helmot and her partner Ken Jordan launched a road traffic accident claim on his behalf and have now been awarded a sum of £14 million on appeal, the Daily Mail reports.
The cyclist represented Guernsey at the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur.
After the accident, he permanently lost the use of his right arm and suffered constant double vision.
The 39-year-old will never be able to cycle again, is registered as partially blind and requires constant care.
Speaking after the appeal hearing, Ms Helmot said she was "thrilled" with the result but claimed no amount of money could make up for the injuries suffered by her son.
"His life was ruined, but at least we can now afford to give him the care he needs for the rest of his days," she told the newspaper.
"All of the money will go into a trust to support Manny for the rest of his life."
Driver of the car Dylan Simon, his insurer Tradex and the company's re-insurers will be required to pay the sum.
The previous record for a compensation payout in the UK was awarded earlier this year to Walsall man Wasim Mohammed, who lodged a road traffic accident claim after a collision left him paralysed in 2006.
Peter Todd, an expert in personal injury law at Hodge Jones & Allen LLP and a keen cyclist himself, comments:
“This settlement will enable Mr Helmot to have the accommodation, care and support to help him live the rest of his life with dignity and security. It will in no way compensate for his devastating injuries but at least he can be confident of his independence and security.”
Friday, September 17, 2010
Jackson Sues AEG
Katherine Jackson has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against AEG, the promoter behindMichael Jackson's This Is It tour, The Wrapreports.
In a 16-page lawsuit filed at Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday, Jackson claims that "AEG actions and inactions led to Michael Jackson's death on June 25, 2009." The lawsuit says that because AEG hired Dr. Conrad Murray, the company is responsible for his actions.
Michael Jackson's doctor keeps California medical license
Murray was charged with and pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in February after coroners ruled Jackson's death a homicide caused by acute propofol intoxication.
Jackson died at age 50 after shortly before the scheduled start of the tour.
The suit, which does not seek specific damages, also claims that AEG did not provide a nurse or any life-saving emergency equipment, according to The Wrap.
AEG President and CEO Randy Phillips, tour director Kenny Ortega and several other individuals involved with the tour are named in the suit as well.
Watch videos of Michael Jackson in our Online Video Guide
Calls to AEG and Katherine Jackson's lawyer were not immediately returned
In a 16-page lawsuit filed at Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday, Jackson claims that "AEG actions and inactions led to Michael Jackson's death on June 25, 2009." The lawsuit says that because AEG hired Dr. Conrad Murray, the company is responsible for his actions.
Michael Jackson's doctor keeps California medical license
Murray was charged with and pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in February after coroners ruled Jackson's death a homicide caused by acute propofol intoxication.
Jackson died at age 50 after shortly before the scheduled start of the tour.
The suit, which does not seek specific damages, also claims that AEG did not provide a nurse or any life-saving emergency equipment, according to The Wrap.
AEG President and CEO Randy Phillips, tour director Kenny Ortega and several other individuals involved with the tour are named in the suit as well.
Watch videos of Michael Jackson in our Online Video Guide
Calls to AEG and Katherine Jackson's lawyer were not immediately returned
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Michigan Personal Injury Attorney
Buckfire & Buckfire, a Michigan personal injury law firm, is pleased to announce that it is the Northern regional sponsor of the 2010-11 American Lawyer Academy (ALA) Viral Video Scholarship Contest. The scholarship program is dedicated to the thousands of accident victims who are injured or killed in motor vehicle collisions each year in the United States and hopes to save lives with a positive viral message. High school and college students nationwide are encouraged to submit their videos promoting safe driving.
"We see outcomes of car accidents every day, handling cases for injury victims or ones who have lost a loved one in an accident. The injuries suffered in those car accidents are often serious and even catastrophic. At our firm we understand that distracted driving is a growing problem and want others to see the dangers of distracted driving," said Attorney Larry Buckfire of Buckfire & Buckfire.
There were a total of 316,057 accidents in the year 2008 in Michigan. Of those traffic crashes, 74,568 people were injured and 980 people were killed, In fact, nearly 80% of auto accidents and 65% of near-auto accidents involve some form of driver inattention according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
"Our goal with the Viral Video Scholarship program is to not only send out a message to young people but adults as well on the dangers of distracted driving. We can only hope by others watching these videos a positive message will be portrayed and more people will understand that distracted driving can cause a serious car accident, yet could have been easily prevented," said Mr. Buckfire.
The American Lawyer Academy Viral Video Scholarship Contest offers $25,000 in scholarships toward college tuition at a recognized academic institution. Students that want to use their talent and creativity to help spread a positive message that captures the imagination of the YouTube generation can visit http://www.buckfirelaw.com/library/viral-video-scholarship-contest-northern-region-buckfire-buckfire.cfm to get video submission details and contest rules.
Buckfire & Buckfire
Our Michigan car accident lawyers at Buckfire & Buckfire represent clients in car accident cases involving cars, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians throughout the State of Michigan. This includes both personal injuries against a negligent driver and for Michigan No-Fault Insurance benefits against automobile insurance company responsible for paying medical bills, lost wages, and other benefits. Our firm is dedicated to protecting the interests of our clients and handling cases with personal attention, professionalism, and compassion. We have successfully represented injury and accident victims for over forty years.
ALA and Regional Sponsors
The mission of American Lawyer Academy (ALA) is to promote legal excellence by providing members of the public with in depth articles on current and important legal issues that affect the legal rights of everyday citizens. American Lawyer Academy, the Viral Video Scholarship Contest™ was created as a community service project to help educate the public on safe driving practices by awarding a scholarship to the film student or video production enthusiast who creates the best public announcement viral video. www.americanlawyeracademy.com
"We see outcomes of car accidents every day, handling cases for injury victims or ones who have lost a loved one in an accident. The injuries suffered in those car accidents are often serious and even catastrophic. At our firm we understand that distracted driving is a growing problem and want others to see the dangers of distracted driving," said Attorney Larry Buckfire of Buckfire & Buckfire.
There were a total of 316,057 accidents in the year 2008 in Michigan. Of those traffic crashes, 74,568 people were injured and 980 people were killed, In fact, nearly 80% of auto accidents and 65% of near-auto accidents involve some form of driver inattention according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
"Our goal with the Viral Video Scholarship program is to not only send out a message to young people but adults as well on the dangers of distracted driving. We can only hope by others watching these videos a positive message will be portrayed and more people will understand that distracted driving can cause a serious car accident, yet could have been easily prevented," said Mr. Buckfire.
The American Lawyer Academy Viral Video Scholarship Contest offers $25,000 in scholarships toward college tuition at a recognized academic institution. Students that want to use their talent and creativity to help spread a positive message that captures the imagination of the YouTube generation can visit http://www.buckfirelaw.com/library/viral-video-scholarship-contest-northern-region-buckfire-buckfire.cfm to get video submission details and contest rules.
Buckfire & Buckfire
Our Michigan car accident lawyers at Buckfire & Buckfire represent clients in car accident cases involving cars, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians throughout the State of Michigan. This includes both personal injuries against a negligent driver and for Michigan No-Fault Insurance benefits against automobile insurance company responsible for paying medical bills, lost wages, and other benefits. Our firm is dedicated to protecting the interests of our clients and handling cases with personal attention, professionalism, and compassion. We have successfully represented injury and accident victims for over forty years.
ALA and Regional Sponsors
The mission of American Lawyer Academy (ALA) is to promote legal excellence by providing members of the public with in depth articles on current and important legal issues that affect the legal rights of everyday citizens. American Lawyer Academy, the Viral Video Scholarship Contest™ was created as a community service project to help educate the public on safe driving practices by awarding a scholarship to the film student or video production enthusiast who creates the best public announcement viral video. www.americanlawyeracademy.com
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Texas Accident Attorney
Personal injury protection is a term generally used to refer to a level of insurance companies may offer to drivers to ensure coverage in the event they are involved in an automobile accident. However, drivers who are involved in vehicle accidents may not always carry this type of coverage, for a number of reasons, but may still require legal protection of their rights to be compensated for their injuries or damages. The Dallas car accident attorneys of Eberstein & Witherite have taken on a new initiative to ensure that all Texas personal injury victims have access to equal protection under the law.
1-800-CAR-WRECK.com
With so many Dallas auto accident lawyers vying for their next client, victims of automobile accidents may find it difficult to figure out whom to turn to for help. The leading Dallas DFW/ car wreck lawyers of Eberstein & Witherite, LLP have announced the launch of a highly informative website, designed to tackle this issue and many others for those that have been involved in car accidents in Dallas.
By visiting http://www.1800-car-wreck.com, injured victims and their families can find invaluable resources, complete with videos that not only introduce them to the effective Dallas car wreck lawyers of Eberstein & Witherite, but also offer a more personal approach to dealing with their sensitive legal matters. The law firm is currently providing free consultations to car wreck victims seeking legal compensation for their accident.
About 1-800-CAR-WRECK.com & Eberstein & Witherite LLP
The Dallas car accident injury attorneys of Eberstein & Witherite have served Texas accident injury victims for over a combined 50 years. The experienced legal team has multiple resources available to help those who may be unsure of where to turn when an accident has left them unable to work, or in need of car compensation, or reimbursement for medical bills and other expenses they have accrued as a result. The attorneys state, “We care, we have the experience and have successfully claimed million of dollars as compensation for our injured clients either though courtroom verdicts or through settlements.”
The professional legal team at Eberstein & Witherite welcomes those who have been involved in a motorcycle wreck, highway wreck, 18 wheeler accident, pickup wreck, deadly car wreck, drunk driving accident, or any other vehicle accident type, to contact them immediately by visiting http://www.1800-car-wreck.com for a free evaluation of their case.
For more information about the attorneys of Eberstein & Witherite, or to speak with someone about a case, please visit http://www.1800-car-wreck.com, or call 1-800-CAR-WRECK in Dallas.
Media Contact:
Amy K. Witherite
1-800-CAR-WRECK
AWitherite(@)EWLAWYERS(dot)COM
1-800-CAR-WRECK.com
With so many Dallas auto accident lawyers vying for their next client, victims of automobile accidents may find it difficult to figure out whom to turn to for help. The leading Dallas DFW/ car wreck lawyers of Eberstein & Witherite, LLP have announced the launch of a highly informative website, designed to tackle this issue and many others for those that have been involved in car accidents in Dallas.
By visiting http://www.1800-car-wreck.com, injured victims and their families can find invaluable resources, complete with videos that not only introduce them to the effective Dallas car wreck lawyers of Eberstein & Witherite, but also offer a more personal approach to dealing with their sensitive legal matters. The law firm is currently providing free consultations to car wreck victims seeking legal compensation for their accident.
About 1-800-CAR-WRECK.com & Eberstein & Witherite LLP
The Dallas car accident injury attorneys of Eberstein & Witherite have served Texas accident injury victims for over a combined 50 years. The experienced legal team has multiple resources available to help those who may be unsure of where to turn when an accident has left them unable to work, or in need of car compensation, or reimbursement for medical bills and other expenses they have accrued as a result. The attorneys state, “We care, we have the experience and have successfully claimed million of dollars as compensation for our injured clients either though courtroom verdicts or through settlements.”
The professional legal team at Eberstein & Witherite welcomes those who have been involved in a motorcycle wreck, highway wreck, 18 wheeler accident, pickup wreck, deadly car wreck, drunk driving accident, or any other vehicle accident type, to contact them immediately by visiting http://www.1800-car-wreck.com for a free evaluation of their case.
For more information about the attorneys of Eberstein & Witherite, or to speak with someone about a case, please visit http://www.1800-car-wreck.com, or call 1-800-CAR-WRECK in Dallas.
Media Contact:
Amy K. Witherite
1-800-CAR-WRECK
AWitherite(@)EWLAWYERS(dot)COM
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Texas Personal Injury Attorneys
Texas Super Lawyers, a compilation of the most highly regarded lawyers in the state, has once again selected three lawyers from Dallas’ Rose•Walker, L.L.P. for inclusion on its 2010 list.
This year marks the sixth consecutive appearance in Texas Super Lawyers by firm co-founder Marty Rose, the third time for partner Don Swaim, and the second time for partner Michael Richardson. Only 5 percent of the approximately 70,000 Texas lawyers make the Super Lawyers list, which is compiled after a statewide survey, peer nominations and an extensive review by Super Lawyers staff.
The list will be published in the October issue of Texas Monthly and in Texas Super Lawyers magazine, a service of Thomson Reuters, Legal Division.
“Over the years, we have worked hard to build a top-quality law firm that provides exceptional legal services,” Mr. Rose says. “Earning our colleagues’ recognition is an honor and, we believe, a reflection of the excellent work all of the lawyers at
Rose• Walker do each and every day.”
Mr. Rose’s trial career spans more than 36 years and includes scores of cases tried in federal and state courts across the country involving high-risk commercial disputes, intellectual property litigation, personal injury claims and wrongful death cases. His work has been highlighted in respected business and legal publications in Texas and nationwide. Both he and Mr. Richardson were named to the Texas Super Lawyers list based on their work in business litigation.
Mr. Richardson has tried dozens of cases in federal and state courts in Texas and several other states. He represents plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury and wrongful death claims involving transportation accidents, airplane crashes and product liability claims, as well as in commercial disputes and intellectual property litigation.
Mr. Swaim’s extensive trial experience includes representing both plaintiffs and defendants in aviation litigation, products liability, premises liability and personal injury claims. He was selected to Texas Super Lawyers based on his expertise in aviation law.
Rose•Walker, L.L.P., is a premier trial law firm, focusing on complex civil litigation. The firm represents businesses and individuals, and its many major courtroom victories have helped Rose•Walker earn a national reputation for excellence. To learn more about the firm, please visit http://www.rosewalker.com.
For more information on the Rose•Walker attorneys named to the list of Texas Super Lawyers, please contact Mark Annick at 800.559.4534 or mark@androvett.com.
This year marks the sixth consecutive appearance in Texas Super Lawyers by firm co-founder Marty Rose, the third time for partner Don Swaim, and the second time for partner Michael Richardson. Only 5 percent of the approximately 70,000 Texas lawyers make the Super Lawyers list, which is compiled after a statewide survey, peer nominations and an extensive review by Super Lawyers staff.
The list will be published in the October issue of Texas Monthly and in Texas Super Lawyers magazine, a service of Thomson Reuters, Legal Division.
“Over the years, we have worked hard to build a top-quality law firm that provides exceptional legal services,” Mr. Rose says. “Earning our colleagues’ recognition is an honor and, we believe, a reflection of the excellent work all of the lawyers at
Rose• Walker do each and every day.”
Mr. Rose’s trial career spans more than 36 years and includes scores of cases tried in federal and state courts across the country involving high-risk commercial disputes, intellectual property litigation, personal injury claims and wrongful death cases. His work has been highlighted in respected business and legal publications in Texas and nationwide. Both he and Mr. Richardson were named to the Texas Super Lawyers list based on their work in business litigation.
Mr. Richardson has tried dozens of cases in federal and state courts in Texas and several other states. He represents plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury and wrongful death claims involving transportation accidents, airplane crashes and product liability claims, as well as in commercial disputes and intellectual property litigation.
Mr. Swaim’s extensive trial experience includes representing both plaintiffs and defendants in aviation litigation, products liability, premises liability and personal injury claims. He was selected to Texas Super Lawyers based on his expertise in aviation law.
Rose•Walker, L.L.P., is a premier trial law firm, focusing on complex civil litigation. The firm represents businesses and individuals, and its many major courtroom victories have helped Rose•Walker earn a national reputation for excellence. To learn more about the firm, please visit http://www.rosewalker.com.
For more information on the Rose•Walker attorneys named to the list of Texas Super Lawyers, please contact Mark Annick at 800.559.4534 or mark@androvett.com.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Personal Injury Attorney for Toys
Personal injury lawyer and product liability attorney, Edward M. Swartz, dubbed the ‘Nader of the Nursery’, died last week of congestive heart failure. Swartz, a nationally known toy safety advocate, personal injury lawyer and product liability attorney, founded “World Against Toys Causing Harm” which publishes the ‘10 Worst Toys List’. His legacy includes an arsenal of tools to help ensure that the toys we buy for our children this holiday season are safe. There are other sources available to help make sure that the toys we buy are safe and do not pose an unintended risk to our children.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission reported that in 2008 there were an estimated 235,300 toy-related injuries that required a trip to the hospital emergency room. When shopping for toys this holiday season be sure that you are purchasing age appropriate gifts. When preparing your list keep the following in mind:
1) Check the US Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Toy Hazard Recall list at http://cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/category/toy.html Although toys on this list are supposed to be removed from store shelves some slip through the cracks. Also check that you do not own any toys on the list. You can subscribe to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission Recall list by visiting www.cpsc.gov/
2) Read the label. Make sure the toy is age appropriate but don’t just rely on the label. Many experts recommend adding a year for children younger than 7 to be on the safe side. Also consider the individual child’s stage of development and maturity level.
3) If you’re considering a ride-on toy be sure to include the appropriate safety equipment, such as a helmet.
4) If you have children of various ages remember that toys for older children can pose a danger to younger siblings.
By doing appropriate research and using common sense many toy related injuries can be avoided. Let’s all work together to help ensure a safe and joyous holiday season.
If you believe you or a loved one has been injured by a defective or dangerous product or toy contact personal injury lawyer Thomas A. Culhane, Esq. at 914 686-3000 to schedule a free and confidential case evaluation.
With our help, you may be able to recover compensation for injuries. The New York personal injury lawyers of Calano & Culhane, LLP represent people who have been seriously injured by dangerous and defective products including toys.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission reported that in 2008 there were an estimated 235,300 toy-related injuries that required a trip to the hospital emergency room. When shopping for toys this holiday season be sure that you are purchasing age appropriate gifts. When preparing your list keep the following in mind:
1) Check the US Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Toy Hazard Recall list at http://cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/category/toy.html Although toys on this list are supposed to be removed from store shelves some slip through the cracks. Also check that you do not own any toys on the list. You can subscribe to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission Recall list by visiting www.cpsc.gov/
2) Read the label. Make sure the toy is age appropriate but don’t just rely on the label. Many experts recommend adding a year for children younger than 7 to be on the safe side. Also consider the individual child’s stage of development and maturity level.
3) If you’re considering a ride-on toy be sure to include the appropriate safety equipment, such as a helmet.
4) If you have children of various ages remember that toys for older children can pose a danger to younger siblings.
By doing appropriate research and using common sense many toy related injuries can be avoided. Let’s all work together to help ensure a safe and joyous holiday season.
If you believe you or a loved one has been injured by a defective or dangerous product or toy contact personal injury lawyer Thomas A. Culhane, Esq. at 914 686-3000 to schedule a free and confidential case evaluation.
With our help, you may be able to recover compensation for injuries. The New York personal injury lawyers of Calano & Culhane, LLP represent people who have been seriously injured by dangerous and defective products including toys.
UK Whiplash Attorneys
With whiplash being an easy injury to acquire, but a difficult trauma to cure, many victims face months and even years of pain.
With whiplash being an easy injury to acquire, but a difficult trauma to cure, many victims face months and even years of pain. Having severe implications for both physical and emotional life, sufferers can often face financial difficulties, as time has to be taken off work. However, with Fentons offering an opportunity for individuals across the country to gain compensation for their injury, legal proceedings could result in significant damages being paid.
It is most common that whiplash occurs as the result of a motorcycle or car accident. However, with damage to the soft tissues of the spine sometimes being caused simply by over-stretching or straining, even the task of carrying something heavy at work can result in injury. It is vital that anyone suffering from whiplash as the result of an accident contact a personal claims solicitor upon diagnosis in an attempt to gain financial compensation. Whilst individuals may not initially think this necessary, whiplash injuries can often mean a prolonged period of recovery and financial compensation may be vitally important in ensuring that day to day life is as uncomplicated by the injury as possible. And although victims may, at the time, believe carrying on work as normal will be easy, even the slightest movement of damaged tissues can cause pain, making significant periods of rest and immobility a crucial step in healing.
Anyone who has a whiplash injury as the result of an accident that was not their fault should contact Fentons and discuss their claim. Nationally recognised as one of the leading personal claims injury lawyers, Fentons have been providing legal services for over 80 years. Winning millions of pounds annually in compensation for their clients, the firm also has over 25 specialised solicitors who understand and have experience in all sectors of personal injury. Meanwhile, Fentons also have a no-win, no-fee policy allowing for claimants to receive 100 per cent of the damages that they are awarded in court. Ensuring that no individual is ever left financially worse off than before legal proceedings, Fentons strives to get as much compensation as they can. So if you have experienced a whiplash injury and are thinking of pursuing a claim, contact Fentons today and get expert advice on how to proceed and claim the damages that you deserve.
With whiplash being an easy injury to acquire, but a difficult trauma to cure, many victims face months and even years of pain. Having severe implications for both physical and emotional life, sufferers can often face financial difficulties, as time has to be taken off work. However, with Fentons offering an opportunity for individuals across the country to gain compensation for their injury, legal proceedings could result in significant damages being paid.
It is most common that whiplash occurs as the result of a motorcycle or car accident. However, with damage to the soft tissues of the spine sometimes being caused simply by over-stretching or straining, even the task of carrying something heavy at work can result in injury. It is vital that anyone suffering from whiplash as the result of an accident contact a personal claims solicitor upon diagnosis in an attempt to gain financial compensation. Whilst individuals may not initially think this necessary, whiplash injuries can often mean a prolonged period of recovery and financial compensation may be vitally important in ensuring that day to day life is as uncomplicated by the injury as possible. And although victims may, at the time, believe carrying on work as normal will be easy, even the slightest movement of damaged tissues can cause pain, making significant periods of rest and immobility a crucial step in healing.
Anyone who has a whiplash injury as the result of an accident that was not their fault should contact Fentons and discuss their claim. Nationally recognised as one of the leading personal claims injury lawyers, Fentons have been providing legal services for over 80 years. Winning millions of pounds annually in compensation for their clients, the firm also has over 25 specialised solicitors who understand and have experience in all sectors of personal injury. Meanwhile, Fentons also have a no-win, no-fee policy allowing for claimants to receive 100 per cent of the damages that they are awarded in court. Ensuring that no individual is ever left financially worse off than before legal proceedings, Fentons strives to get as much compensation as they can. So if you have experienced a whiplash injury and are thinking of pursuing a claim, contact Fentons today and get expert advice on how to proceed and claim the damages that you deserve.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Wisconsin Personal Injury Attorney Loses License
A Milwaukee lawyer who committed a string of ethical violations while representing clients in personal injury cases has lost his license to practice law.
Brian P. Mularski played fast and loose with settlements, misled clients and investigators and still owes about $19,000 to five former clients, according to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, which revoked his license Friday.
Mularski (Marquette, '00), had agreed to the revocation rather than fight the 13 counts from three client matters, and pending complaints from eight other clients.
According to the Supreme Court order, Mularski, 35, engaged a litany of bad lawyer behavior, including failure to get written fee agreements, settling cases without his client's consent, retaining proceeds without paying creditors, trying to file a claim a year after the statute of limitations had run, and forging signatures.
Or as the lawyer regulators put it, a lot of "dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation,"
This was Mularski's first discipline action, though his license was already suspended for non-payment of dues and trust account certification.
Brian P. Mularski played fast and loose with settlements, misled clients and investigators and still owes about $19,000 to five former clients, according to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, which revoked his license Friday.
Mularski (Marquette, '00), had agreed to the revocation rather than fight the 13 counts from three client matters, and pending complaints from eight other clients.
According to the Supreme Court order, Mularski, 35, engaged a litany of bad lawyer behavior, including failure to get written fee agreements, settling cases without his client's consent, retaining proceeds without paying creditors, trying to file a claim a year after the statute of limitations had run, and forging signatures.
Or as the lawyer regulators put it, a lot of "dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation,"
This was Mularski's first discipline action, though his license was already suspended for non-payment of dues and trust account certification.
Friday, September 10, 2010
California Personal Injury Attorney in Bakersfield
[ClickPress, Wed Sep 08 2010] Negligence and careless behavior can cause small damage and sometimes they can cause large damage. The damage may be in the form of physical injury, monetary loss or in the form of psychological affects. In legal language, it is called personal injury. Chain Law provides you solutions on Personal Injury cases. Their experienced Personal Injury Attorneys Bakersfield are proficient in managing matters on car and other auto accidents, agriculture accidents, construction injury, product liability, premises liability, medical malpractice, legal malpractice, nursing home abuse and neglect, wrongful death, insurance bad faith, motorcycle accidents, consumer law, business litigation, electrical accidents and burn injuries.
Car Accident Lawyer Bakersfield approaches each case with the attention that deserves and work to achieve the best results with even the most difficult of cases. When looking for justice on behalf of those wrongfully injured Injury Attorneys Bakersfield fight for their clients against large insurance companies and well known corporations. Their wide resources, experience, and dedication assists clients to receive utmost compensation. Personal Injury Lawyer Bakersfield shows that the defendant was accountable for injuries, in wrongful death cases and any personal injury lawsuit. Chain law serves over 300,000 people those are members of 80 diverse "groups".
Several common types of claims handled by Personal Injury Law Firm Bakersfield are wrongful death and other basic negligence, including Auto Accidents, Truck Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, and Motorcycle Accidents including Pedestrian Accidents. Collision of a speeding truck with a smaller vehicle can cause serious injuries to the latter. Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Bakersfield has represented clients who have been persecuted by a truck driver, those who never follow the rules. Their job is to hold companies liable and secure the compensation they deserve.
Accident Insurance Attorneys Bakersfield represent car accident victims and their families in filing personal injury and wrongful death claims against drunk drivers, reckless motorists and other parties in charge for causing these accidents. There are many factors associated with truck accidents, but there is one commonality between these collisions – the devastation that results. Truck Accident Lawyer Bakersfield helps you to recover medical costs, lost income and other reimbursement when somebody is liable for the accident. In this context Chain Law has effectively represented thousands of people injured in automobile accidents. Their experience in severe personal injury matters including Wrongful Death, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries and birth injuries is commendable. So if you have had an accident or have any accident-related questions, take the time to contact the best Personal Injury Attorney Bakersfield and schedule a free consultation to discuss your personal injury case.
Car Accident Lawyer Bakersfield approaches each case with the attention that deserves and work to achieve the best results with even the most difficult of cases. When looking for justice on behalf of those wrongfully injured Injury Attorneys Bakersfield fight for their clients against large insurance companies and well known corporations. Their wide resources, experience, and dedication assists clients to receive utmost compensation. Personal Injury Lawyer Bakersfield shows that the defendant was accountable for injuries, in wrongful death cases and any personal injury lawsuit. Chain law serves over 300,000 people those are members of 80 diverse "groups".
Several common types of claims handled by Personal Injury Law Firm Bakersfield are wrongful death and other basic negligence, including Auto Accidents, Truck Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, and Motorcycle Accidents including Pedestrian Accidents. Collision of a speeding truck with a smaller vehicle can cause serious injuries to the latter. Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Bakersfield has represented clients who have been persecuted by a truck driver, those who never follow the rules. Their job is to hold companies liable and secure the compensation they deserve.
Accident Insurance Attorneys Bakersfield represent car accident victims and their families in filing personal injury and wrongful death claims against drunk drivers, reckless motorists and other parties in charge for causing these accidents. There are many factors associated with truck accidents, but there is one commonality between these collisions – the devastation that results. Truck Accident Lawyer Bakersfield helps you to recover medical costs, lost income and other reimbursement when somebody is liable for the accident. In this context Chain Law has effectively represented thousands of people injured in automobile accidents. Their experience in severe personal injury matters including Wrongful Death, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries and birth injuries is commendable. So if you have had an accident or have any accident-related questions, take the time to contact the best Personal Injury Attorney Bakersfield and schedule a free consultation to discuss your personal injury case.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Washington Personal Injury Attorney
09.08.2010 – Seattle, Wash. –September 8, 2010 – Jason Epstein, Seattle personal injury and car accident attorney, recently published an article on his website, http://www.StraightTalkLaw.com, titled “Top Teen Driving Tips.” The article gives several effective and useful auto safety tips to help teenage drivers decrease the amount of fatal auto accidents and wrongful deaths.
Jason explains that the most common problem among teenagers is inexperience. Through experience we become adapted to the roads, driving in various conditions and become familiar with our cars. Even experienced drivers take a little bit to adjust to a new car. For teens this adjusting period takes a little longer. The next leading factor in teen car accidents is the “invincibility mentality.”
Jason explains, “Teens view themselves as indestructible and almost immortal—they realize the inherent dangers, but rationalize that it will never happen to them. Reckless behavior often accompanies this invincibility mentality- speeding, racing and other types of reckless driving ensue.” Jason writes , “These may appear to be juvenile habits that age will cure- but there are steps you can take as a parent to curtail this reckless behavior.”
Some of the tips explained in detail in the article include drivers education, seat belt use, the type of car to drive, maintaining the vehicle and distracted driving, among others.
The complete blog can be found at http://www.straighttalklaw.com/articles/top-teen-driving-tips-seattle-personal-injury-law.php
Jason Epstein founded Straight Talk Law to provide a series of legal guides meant to empower accident victims and those looking for a lawyer. Straight Talk Law prides itself on providing the unfiltered truth about lawyer advertising, an informative website and blog, a new way to practice law where the lawyer communicates pertinent information directly to the client in an easy-to-understand way, and a law practice where lawyers share information with those who need it, and work on their clients’ case in an open, easy to understand way through effective communication.
To learn more about Jason Epstein and Straight Talk Law, please visit http://www.StraightTalkLaw.com
Jason explains that the most common problem among teenagers is inexperience. Through experience we become adapted to the roads, driving in various conditions and become familiar with our cars. Even experienced drivers take a little bit to adjust to a new car. For teens this adjusting period takes a little longer. The next leading factor in teen car accidents is the “invincibility mentality.”
Jason explains, “Teens view themselves as indestructible and almost immortal—they realize the inherent dangers, but rationalize that it will never happen to them. Reckless behavior often accompanies this invincibility mentality- speeding, racing and other types of reckless driving ensue.” Jason writes , “These may appear to be juvenile habits that age will cure- but there are steps you can take as a parent to curtail this reckless behavior.”
Some of the tips explained in detail in the article include drivers education, seat belt use, the type of car to drive, maintaining the vehicle and distracted driving, among others.
The complete blog can be found at http://www.straighttalklaw.com/articles/top-teen-driving-tips-seattle-personal-injury-law.php
Jason Epstein founded Straight Talk Law to provide a series of legal guides meant to empower accident victims and those looking for a lawyer. Straight Talk Law prides itself on providing the unfiltered truth about lawyer advertising, an informative website and blog, a new way to practice law where the lawyer communicates pertinent information directly to the client in an easy-to-understand way, and a law practice where lawyers share information with those who need it, and work on their clients’ case in an open, easy to understand way through effective communication.
To learn more about Jason Epstein and Straight Talk Law, please visit http://www.StraightTalkLaw.com
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Medical Personal Injury Awards is the Question
CHARLESTON -- The executive director of the West Virginia State Medical Association says he is concerned about the implications of a case, set to be heard by the state Supreme Court early next year, challenging the state's medical malpractice reforms.
An Eastern Panhandle couple is challenging the Legislature's $500,000 cap on damages for pain and suffering in malpractice suits.
The appeal, which the state's high court is supposed to hear arguments for early next year, is the most serious challenge of the West Virginia Medical Professional Liability Act.
The challenge has Evan Jenkins, executive director of the medical association and a state senator, somewhat worried.
"Memories fade quickly. We need to remind ourselves of the flight of doctors out of West Virginia and the physician retirements that were occurring because of the liability crisis," he said.
Jenkins recalled the access-to-care crisis the state experienced in 2000 and 2001.
"Back then, people were being life-flighted out of the capital city because the trauma unit at (Charleston Area Medical Center) had to be downgraded because they didn't have enough qualified physicians, because they were being driven out of the state because of the liability environment," he said.
"And these examples just repeated themselves. We had expectant mothers not having access to an (obstetrician) because all of the (obstetricians) had gotten out of delivering babies and focused just on gynecology. People in need of health care were running into access-to-care problems all across the state."
In the mid-1980s, Jenkins said the law was passed setting the cap for pain and suffering awards at $1 million. The law was challenged in 1991, but in the end was ruled constitutional. In 2000, it was looked at again.
"That was very troubling to us," Jenkins recalled. "They had already ruled it constitutional, but we had a new makeup of the court and they decided it needed to be reevaluated."
The court upheld the law. Then, in 2003, the Legislature reduced the cap on pain and suffering, or non-economic, awards to $250,000 or for the most serious malpractice injuries, $500,000. That is regardless of the number of defendants.
The Legislature believed it was necessary to reduce the cap to deal with what insurance companies said were the increasing number of medical malpractice judgments and more and more doctors leaving the state.
"The Legislature acted, and it acted boldly," Jenkins said.
West Virginia wasn't the first state to cap non-economic damages. Jenkins said similar reforms had already been passed in California.
And unlike other states, West Virginia didn't make it a "hard cap," he said. "We had his extra $250,000, making it $500,000 in certain serious circumstances where severe injury occurred, and we also included an inflation factor."
The reforms, he believes, have worked.
The Cabell County senator points to the state insurance commissioner's annual reports, which show the reforms have caused the number of suits filed every year to drop by 50 percent. Jenkins calls it "a stunning number."
"Does medical negligence occur? Yes. Do people deserve fair and just payment? Yes. But meritless suits need to be weeded out, and they are. Our reforms are working," he said.
And though concerned, Jenkins said he isn't surprised by the recent lawsuit.
"The personal injury attorneys opposed the reforms as they were moving through the Legislature," he said. "They vowed to fight them in the courts once they were signed into law and that's what they're doing."
In fall 2004, James MacDonald, 56, was admitted to City Hospital in the Eastern Panhandle for pneumonia. MacDonald was taking other medications because of a kidney transplant and other chronic conditions. The combination of those medications and new ones caused a condition called rhabdomyolysis that caused MacDonald's muscles to waste away.
The couple's attorneys say the treatment MacDonald received lessened his and his wife Debbie's enjoyment of their life together.
Jurors agreed and found the hospital and the doctor liable for MacDonald's condition. They awarded him $129,000 for medical expenses and lost wages and $1 million for pain and suffering. The jury also awarded his wife $500,000 for pain and suffering.
But a circuit court judge, citing the caps in state law, reduced the $1.5 million jury award for pain and suffering to just $500,000 for James MacDonald.
In their petition for appeal to the Supreme Court, the couple's lawyers said the caps are "arbitrary" and violate the right of injured patients to a fair trial by forcing courts to discard pain and suffering judgments higher than the cap set by the Legislature.
In responses filed with the court, City Hospital and lawyers for the doctor, Sayeed Ahmed, both say state law clearly allows caps on medical malpractice claims, and they cite cases from the Supreme Court in 1991 and 2001.
The filings argue the Legislature has the duty and responsibility to "balance the rights of our individual citizens to adequate and reasonable compensation" in lawsuits with the "broad public interest" in allowing doctors to obtain insurance and be able to practice medicine in the state.
Jenkins said, "We knew this day would come when a case would make its way to the Supreme Court. I am hopeful that the court will allow these reforms to stand."
Jenkins noted that all of the couple's economic losses -- medical bills, lost wages and any other items they can put a dollar figure on -- will be paid in full, with no limitation.
"I would hope that the Court would uphold the current 250/500 cap," he said. "I think it has served the state and its people well. Most importantly, it's been a critical element of preserving access to care."
Richie Heath, executive director of West Virginia Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse, agreed.
He said in a statement, "The medical liability reforms have helped curb frivolous lawsuit filings and keep West Virginia's doctors in state. The 2003 reforms are regarded as a model of reform for other states, and are one of the reasons Medical Economics recently ranked West Virginia as one of the 10 best places to practice medicine.
"If the West Virginia Supreme Court overturns these important reforms, it would be a devastating blow which could plunge West Virginia back into a health care crisis. Hopefully, the Supreme Court will refrain from substituting its own judgment for that of the West Virginia Legislature, which overwhelming passed these much-needed legal reforms," Heath said.
However, the makeup of the state Supreme Court has changed significantly since the court last dealt with a challenge of medical malpractice caps, a recent article in the Charleston Daily Mail points out.
In the 2001 case permitting caps, Chief Justice Robin Davis concurred with the court's opinion allowing them. Likewise, in a 2006 injury suit against a coal company, Davis agreed with a ruling that found that the Legislature could put limitations on damage claims.
Justice Menis Ketchum, who voted against taking the MacDonald case, previously indicated where he stands on the issue of caps.
In 2008, when Ketchum was running for Supreme Court, he and the other candidates attended a forum hosted by the state medical association.
The candidates were asked to not only introduce themselves, and credentials, but also discuss their position on medical liability and tort reform.
Ketchum emphatically said the Medical Professional Liability Act is constitutional.
"I will not vote to overturn it," he said of challenges to the law. "I will not vote to change it. I will not vote to modify it."
Justice Thomas McHugh, who wrote the 1991 opinion allowing the $1 million cap, recused himself from the MacDonald case because he sits on a board at Thomas Memorial Hospital. Brooke County Circuit Judge Ron Wilson will hear the case instead.
An oral argument is expected in January and a verdict later in 2011.
An Eastern Panhandle couple is challenging the Legislature's $500,000 cap on damages for pain and suffering in malpractice suits.
The appeal, which the state's high court is supposed to hear arguments for early next year, is the most serious challenge of the West Virginia Medical Professional Liability Act.
The challenge has Evan Jenkins, executive director of the medical association and a state senator, somewhat worried.
"Memories fade quickly. We need to remind ourselves of the flight of doctors out of West Virginia and the physician retirements that were occurring because of the liability crisis," he said.
Jenkins recalled the access-to-care crisis the state experienced in 2000 and 2001.
"Back then, people were being life-flighted out of the capital city because the trauma unit at (Charleston Area Medical Center) had to be downgraded because they didn't have enough qualified physicians, because they were being driven out of the state because of the liability environment," he said.
"And these examples just repeated themselves. We had expectant mothers not having access to an (obstetrician) because all of the (obstetricians) had gotten out of delivering babies and focused just on gynecology. People in need of health care were running into access-to-care problems all across the state."
In the mid-1980s, Jenkins said the law was passed setting the cap for pain and suffering awards at $1 million. The law was challenged in 1991, but in the end was ruled constitutional. In 2000, it was looked at again.
"That was very troubling to us," Jenkins recalled. "They had already ruled it constitutional, but we had a new makeup of the court and they decided it needed to be reevaluated."
The court upheld the law. Then, in 2003, the Legislature reduced the cap on pain and suffering, or non-economic, awards to $250,000 or for the most serious malpractice injuries, $500,000. That is regardless of the number of defendants.
The Legislature believed it was necessary to reduce the cap to deal with what insurance companies said were the increasing number of medical malpractice judgments and more and more doctors leaving the state.
"The Legislature acted, and it acted boldly," Jenkins said.
West Virginia wasn't the first state to cap non-economic damages. Jenkins said similar reforms had already been passed in California.
And unlike other states, West Virginia didn't make it a "hard cap," he said. "We had his extra $250,000, making it $500,000 in certain serious circumstances where severe injury occurred, and we also included an inflation factor."
The reforms, he believes, have worked.
The Cabell County senator points to the state insurance commissioner's annual reports, which show the reforms have caused the number of suits filed every year to drop by 50 percent. Jenkins calls it "a stunning number."
"Does medical negligence occur? Yes. Do people deserve fair and just payment? Yes. But meritless suits need to be weeded out, and they are. Our reforms are working," he said.
And though concerned, Jenkins said he isn't surprised by the recent lawsuit.
"The personal injury attorneys opposed the reforms as they were moving through the Legislature," he said. "They vowed to fight them in the courts once they were signed into law and that's what they're doing."
In fall 2004, James MacDonald, 56, was admitted to City Hospital in the Eastern Panhandle for pneumonia. MacDonald was taking other medications because of a kidney transplant and other chronic conditions. The combination of those medications and new ones caused a condition called rhabdomyolysis that caused MacDonald's muscles to waste away.
The couple's attorneys say the treatment MacDonald received lessened his and his wife Debbie's enjoyment of their life together.
Jurors agreed and found the hospital and the doctor liable for MacDonald's condition. They awarded him $129,000 for medical expenses and lost wages and $1 million for pain and suffering. The jury also awarded his wife $500,000 for pain and suffering.
But a circuit court judge, citing the caps in state law, reduced the $1.5 million jury award for pain and suffering to just $500,000 for James MacDonald.
In their petition for appeal to the Supreme Court, the couple's lawyers said the caps are "arbitrary" and violate the right of injured patients to a fair trial by forcing courts to discard pain and suffering judgments higher than the cap set by the Legislature.
In responses filed with the court, City Hospital and lawyers for the doctor, Sayeed Ahmed, both say state law clearly allows caps on medical malpractice claims, and they cite cases from the Supreme Court in 1991 and 2001.
The filings argue the Legislature has the duty and responsibility to "balance the rights of our individual citizens to adequate and reasonable compensation" in lawsuits with the "broad public interest" in allowing doctors to obtain insurance and be able to practice medicine in the state.
Jenkins said, "We knew this day would come when a case would make its way to the Supreme Court. I am hopeful that the court will allow these reforms to stand."
Jenkins noted that all of the couple's economic losses -- medical bills, lost wages and any other items they can put a dollar figure on -- will be paid in full, with no limitation.
"I would hope that the Court would uphold the current 250/500 cap," he said. "I think it has served the state and its people well. Most importantly, it's been a critical element of preserving access to care."
Richie Heath, executive director of West Virginia Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse, agreed.
He said in a statement, "The medical liability reforms have helped curb frivolous lawsuit filings and keep West Virginia's doctors in state. The 2003 reforms are regarded as a model of reform for other states, and are one of the reasons Medical Economics recently ranked West Virginia as one of the 10 best places to practice medicine.
"If the West Virginia Supreme Court overturns these important reforms, it would be a devastating blow which could plunge West Virginia back into a health care crisis. Hopefully, the Supreme Court will refrain from substituting its own judgment for that of the West Virginia Legislature, which overwhelming passed these much-needed legal reforms," Heath said.
However, the makeup of the state Supreme Court has changed significantly since the court last dealt with a challenge of medical malpractice caps, a recent article in the Charleston Daily Mail points out.
In the 2001 case permitting caps, Chief Justice Robin Davis concurred with the court's opinion allowing them. Likewise, in a 2006 injury suit against a coal company, Davis agreed with a ruling that found that the Legislature could put limitations on damage claims.
Justice Menis Ketchum, who voted against taking the MacDonald case, previously indicated where he stands on the issue of caps.
In 2008, when Ketchum was running for Supreme Court, he and the other candidates attended a forum hosted by the state medical association.
The candidates were asked to not only introduce themselves, and credentials, but also discuss their position on medical liability and tort reform.
Ketchum emphatically said the Medical Professional Liability Act is constitutional.
"I will not vote to overturn it," he said of challenges to the law. "I will not vote to change it. I will not vote to modify it."
Justice Thomas McHugh, who wrote the 1991 opinion allowing the $1 million cap, recused himself from the MacDonald case because he sits on a board at Thomas Memorial Hospital. Brooke County Circuit Judge Ron Wilson will hear the case instead.
An oral argument is expected in January and a verdict later in 2011.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Canadian Personal Injury Attorney
Kathleen L. Brandt, a partner in the Stamford law firm of Silver Golub & Teitell LLP, has received the Wiedemann & Wysocki award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ). The award was presented at the recent AAJ annual convention in Vancouver, British Columbia.
The Wiedemann & Wysocki Award honors attorneys for their commitment to their profession and support for improving the civil justice system. Recipients of the award have demonstrated a deep commitment to the highest standard and duties of trial lawyers.
Attorney Brandt has focused her work at Silver Golub & Teitell on significant medical malpractice litigation, with a special interest in birth trauma. She has litigated a diverse array of medical negligence cases. Ms. Brandt is active in several professional organizations, including the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, AAJ, Connecticut Bar Association and the Connecticut Association of Nurse Attorneys. She currently serves on the Board of Governors and the Executive Committee for the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association.
Prior to becoming an attorney, Ms. Brandt had a career as a registered nurse.
About Silver Golub & Teitell LLP:
Silver Golub & Teitell is one of the leading personal injury and complex civil litigation firms in Connecticut. Its trial attorneys represent individuals and businesses in cases of medical malpractice, catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, employment law and commercial litigation throughout the state. For more information, visit www.sgtlaw.com.
The Wiedemann & Wysocki Award honors attorneys for their commitment to their profession and support for improving the civil justice system. Recipients of the award have demonstrated a deep commitment to the highest standard and duties of trial lawyers.
Attorney Brandt has focused her work at Silver Golub & Teitell on significant medical malpractice litigation, with a special interest in birth trauma. She has litigated a diverse array of medical negligence cases. Ms. Brandt is active in several professional organizations, including the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, AAJ, Connecticut Bar Association and the Connecticut Association of Nurse Attorneys. She currently serves on the Board of Governors and the Executive Committee for the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association.
Prior to becoming an attorney, Ms. Brandt had a career as a registered nurse.
About Silver Golub & Teitell LLP:
Silver Golub & Teitell is one of the leading personal injury and complex civil litigation firms in Connecticut. Its trial attorneys represent individuals and businesses in cases of medical malpractice, catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, employment law and commercial litigation throughout the state. For more information, visit www.sgtlaw.com.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Personal Injury Attorney in Berkeley California
Los Angeles, CA, September 05, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Accomplished personal injury lawyer and California dog bite expert, Jeffrey Nadrich, of The Law Offices of Nadrich & Cohen, was recently featured on Bloomberg.com after being asked by BloombergNews for a response to the Insurance Industry position regarding dog bite claims.
Mr. Nadrich has appeared on numerous television and radio shows, and is a recognized leader in his field of personal injury law.
The Insurance Information Institute (III) and institute Vice President Loretta Worters, presented the insurance industries position and Mr. Nadrich took his customary stance in support of consumers and the law.
For the complete article go to The Law Offices of Nadrich & Cohens' popular website at www.personalinjurylawcal.com or their California dog bite website at www.californiadogbites.com.
The Law Offices of Nadrich & Cohen, LLP have handled numerous lawsuits against the owners of vicious dogs and have obtained millions of dollars on behalf of innocent dog bite victims.
A graduate of the University of California at Berkeley, Mr. Nadrich obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree with honors before studying law at Hastings College of the Law and being admitted to the California Bar in 1976.
Mr. Nadrich has been honored by being offered a truly prestigious lecture position at Hastings College of the Law, his alma mater.
Mr. Nadrich enjoys an excellent reputation as an experienced advocate who passionately and zealously represents his clients' best interests throughout the legal community and is well known by the insurance companies and by their lawyers as a noted and aggressive adversary.
For more information about The Law Offices of Nadrich & Cohen or for information concerning California dog bites call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1.800.718.4658.
Mr. Nadrich has appeared on numerous television and radio shows, and is a recognized leader in his field of personal injury law.
The Insurance Information Institute (III) and institute Vice President Loretta Worters, presented the insurance industries position and Mr. Nadrich took his customary stance in support of consumers and the law.
For the complete article go to The Law Offices of Nadrich & Cohens' popular website at www.personalinjurylawcal.com or their California dog bite website at www.californiadogbites.com.
The Law Offices of Nadrich & Cohen, LLP have handled numerous lawsuits against the owners of vicious dogs and have obtained millions of dollars on behalf of innocent dog bite victims.
A graduate of the University of California at Berkeley, Mr. Nadrich obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree with honors before studying law at Hastings College of the Law and being admitted to the California Bar in 1976.
Mr. Nadrich has been honored by being offered a truly prestigious lecture position at Hastings College of the Law, his alma mater.
Mr. Nadrich enjoys an excellent reputation as an experienced advocate who passionately and zealously represents his clients' best interests throughout the legal community and is well known by the insurance companies and by their lawyers as a noted and aggressive adversary.
For more information about The Law Offices of Nadrich & Cohen or for information concerning California dog bites call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1.800.718.4658.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Manhattan Personal Injury Attorney
A Manhattan personal injury lawyer who focuses on helping automobile accident victims says he is troubled by the results of a recent survey that indicates more Americans are driving after drinking.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released the survey results earlier this month in which 20 percent of the respondents ages 16 and older stated that, within the past year, they had driven within two hours of drinking alcohol.
About two-thirds of those drivers, or 13 percent of the total population, said they had done so within the past 30 days.
According to the survey, those results meant that an estimated 85.5 million past month drinking-and-driving trips had occurred nationally, which was a significant spike from the 73.7 million reported in NHTSA’s 2004 survey.
Among 21-24 year olds, the average alcohol consumption was four drinks or more per sitting.
“It’s disturbing, if not shocking, to see that so many people still aren’t taking seriously the dangers of drinking and driving,” says David Resnick, a New York City personal injury attorney whose law firm, David Resnick & Associates, P.C., represents victims of motor vehicle accidents in Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island.
“The only way to combat this trend is to increase efforts to catch and punish drunk drivers for their reckless conduct and to increase people’s awareness of the risks associated with drunk driving,” Resnick says.
One potentially effective new measure being undertaken in New York is the Child Passenger Protection Act, according to Resnick. The law, also known as “Leandra’s Law,” took effect August 15.
Under the law, ignition interlock devices are required in the cars of all people convicted of drunk driving, including first-time offenders. The device prevents a car from being started if the driver blows into an attached breathalyzer device and registers a blood alcohol concentration of .025 or higher.
The law also imposes stricter penalties on those convicted of DWIs who were driving passengers under 15 years of age. The offense is a Class E felony.
“Criminal consequences can serve as a major deterrent to impaired driving,” Resnick says. “Knowing about the civil consequences can also make people think twice about drinking beer, wine or liquor, or taking any other kind of impairing substance, and getting behind the wheel.”
“Drunk drivers can be held liable for property damage, pain and suffering, disfigurement, medical expenses, funeral costs, lost wages and lost earning capacity as well as punitive damages,” he says. “The consequences of impaired driving can be both tragic and costly for everyone involved.”
About David Resnick & Associates, P.C.
David Resnick & Associates, P.C. provides professional and compassionate legal assistance to victims of injury and negligence. Founded in 1998, the firm is experienced at handling multiple types of injury and negligence cases in New York City, including motor vehicle accidents, hit and run, bicycle accidents, pedestrian injuries, trip and fall, construction accidents, premises liability and other kinds of personal injury and wrongful death claims.
David Resnick & Associates serves clients in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, the Bronx and all of New York City. Mr. Resnick can be reached at (212) 279-2000 or through his website’s online contact form.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released the survey results earlier this month in which 20 percent of the respondents ages 16 and older stated that, within the past year, they had driven within two hours of drinking alcohol.
About two-thirds of those drivers, or 13 percent of the total population, said they had done so within the past 30 days.
According to the survey, those results meant that an estimated 85.5 million past month drinking-and-driving trips had occurred nationally, which was a significant spike from the 73.7 million reported in NHTSA’s 2004 survey.
Among 21-24 year olds, the average alcohol consumption was four drinks or more per sitting.
“It’s disturbing, if not shocking, to see that so many people still aren’t taking seriously the dangers of drinking and driving,” says David Resnick, a New York City personal injury attorney whose law firm, David Resnick & Associates, P.C., represents victims of motor vehicle accidents in Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island.
“The only way to combat this trend is to increase efforts to catch and punish drunk drivers for their reckless conduct and to increase people’s awareness of the risks associated with drunk driving,” Resnick says.
One potentially effective new measure being undertaken in New York is the Child Passenger Protection Act, according to Resnick. The law, also known as “Leandra’s Law,” took effect August 15.
Under the law, ignition interlock devices are required in the cars of all people convicted of drunk driving, including first-time offenders. The device prevents a car from being started if the driver blows into an attached breathalyzer device and registers a blood alcohol concentration of .025 or higher.
The law also imposes stricter penalties on those convicted of DWIs who were driving passengers under 15 years of age. The offense is a Class E felony.
“Criminal consequences can serve as a major deterrent to impaired driving,” Resnick says. “Knowing about the civil consequences can also make people think twice about drinking beer, wine or liquor, or taking any other kind of impairing substance, and getting behind the wheel.”
“Drunk drivers can be held liable for property damage, pain and suffering, disfigurement, medical expenses, funeral costs, lost wages and lost earning capacity as well as punitive damages,” he says. “The consequences of impaired driving can be both tragic and costly for everyone involved.”
About David Resnick & Associates, P.C.
David Resnick & Associates, P.C. provides professional and compassionate legal assistance to victims of injury and negligence. Founded in 1998, the firm is experienced at handling multiple types of injury and negligence cases in New York City, including motor vehicle accidents, hit and run, bicycle accidents, pedestrian injuries, trip and fall, construction accidents, premises liability and other kinds of personal injury and wrongful death claims.
David Resnick & Associates serves clients in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, the Bronx and all of New York City. Mr. Resnick can be reached at (212) 279-2000 or through his website’s online contact form.
California Personal Injury Attorney VI
The law firm of Demas & Rosenthal, LLP (http://www.injury-attorneys.com) in Sacramento hereby announces that one of the firm’s Sacramento personal injury lawyers, Steven H. Schultz, has successfully represented a client, Ryan Garcia, in a California medical malpractice case against the Regents of the University of California and the UC Davis Medical Center, case number #06AS01199, Superior Court of Sacramento County, California. The case resulted in a verdict of $456,745 being awarded to the plaintiff.
On August 22, 2004, Ryan Garcia was admitted to the UC Davis Medical Center while in a coma after sustaining serious injuries in a California car accident. Before Mr. Garcia was set to be discharged and sent home in October of that year, he was to be fitted with a new feeding tube. However, that feeding tube was improperly placed outside the stomach. Mr. Garcia was fed through this new feeding tube five times over the next 12 hours. The feedings were sent directly into the abdominal cavity, causing Mr. Garcia to become septic.
As a result of this misplaced feeding tube, Mr. Garcia had to have surgery to wash out the infection that resulted from this error and had to remain in the hospital for an additional six weeks. Mr. Garcia claims to have experienced pain and suffering despite his comatose state and lack of memory of the specific events.
Mr. Garcia, with the help of his Sacramento personal injury lawyer, requested $400,000 in damages for pain and suffering and an additional $56,745 in compensatory damages for the costs of the additional hospitalization and treatment. The jury found for the plaintiff and awarded the damages, stating that the nurse treating Mr. Garcia failed to properly verify the tube placement before feeding the patient. No fault was found by the doctor who had incorrectly placed the tube, as that was seen as an inherent risk with the procedure.
About Demas & Rosenthal, LLP
Demas & Rosenthal, LLP, is a law firm comprised of Sacramento personal injury lawyers who have been representing injured clients in cases dealing with traffic accidents, consumer rights, defective products cases, defective drugs cases, nursing home abuse, insurance disputes and medical malpractice since 1993.
On August 22, 2004, Ryan Garcia was admitted to the UC Davis Medical Center while in a coma after sustaining serious injuries in a California car accident. Before Mr. Garcia was set to be discharged and sent home in October of that year, he was to be fitted with a new feeding tube. However, that feeding tube was improperly placed outside the stomach. Mr. Garcia was fed through this new feeding tube five times over the next 12 hours. The feedings were sent directly into the abdominal cavity, causing Mr. Garcia to become septic.
As a result of this misplaced feeding tube, Mr. Garcia had to have surgery to wash out the infection that resulted from this error and had to remain in the hospital for an additional six weeks. Mr. Garcia claims to have experienced pain and suffering despite his comatose state and lack of memory of the specific events.
Mr. Garcia, with the help of his Sacramento personal injury lawyer, requested $400,000 in damages for pain and suffering and an additional $56,745 in compensatory damages for the costs of the additional hospitalization and treatment. The jury found for the plaintiff and awarded the damages, stating that the nurse treating Mr. Garcia failed to properly verify the tube placement before feeding the patient. No fault was found by the doctor who had incorrectly placed the tube, as that was seen as an inherent risk with the procedure.
About Demas & Rosenthal, LLP
Demas & Rosenthal, LLP, is a law firm comprised of Sacramento personal injury lawyers who have been representing injured clients in cases dealing with traffic accidents, consumer rights, defective products cases, defective drugs cases, nursing home abuse, insurance disputes and medical malpractice since 1993.
Friday, September 3, 2010
L.A. Personal Injury Attorneys
LOS ANGELES, CA, September 02, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Finding a great injury lawyer for whatever your accidental requirements and other related services is now possible with Greenberg & Rudman LLP, which runs the best law firm helping people who are in need of top-notch accident lawyers for their emergency situations and in need of excellent legal representation. If you have been injured anywhere in California or there has been a death in the family due to circumstantial factors, you will no longer have to worry about your legal representation or be concerned if you'll obtain justice. At Greenberg & Rudman, you will discover the most experienced attorneys who always accept the challenge of taking on bigger insurance companies and have successfully won numerous cases.
Whenever you have the need to hire the best Los Angles injury lawyer or Los Angles accident lawyer, you can rely on Greenberg & Rudman since they offer several of the best lawyers and attorneys in the field of law to serve you immediately.
Being a specialist firm in injury litigation, they have earned the reputation of taking up some of the most challenging cases and have successfully collected over $150 million in verdicts and settlements for their clients. Being a reputed firm with years of experience in this specialized field, they have been covering some of the most critical aspects of accidents and injuries, including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, bus accidents, train accidents, pedestrian accidents, fatal accidents, wrongful death, spinal injury, brain injury and many more.
Greenberg & Rudman has proven to be the only California law firm that has expert attorneys for virtually every possible field of accidental and injury concerns, covering all the major areas.
Covering all the major aspects of accidental and injury related cases, Greenberg & Rudman has fast become a trusted name in the business with some of the best lawyers working for this firms and helping people in dealing with their needs in an efficient and very co-operative manner.
With a host of trained lawyers, over 50 years of experience, having the proper knowledge and education about the changing demands of the industry and the legal system, the firms attorneys and lawyers make it a point to be current with every legal fact and trial issues so that they succeed in helping their clients with whatever the need. And best of all you only pay if they succeed with your case.
If you have been injured or you had a vehicle accident anywhere within the state of California, you should call Greenberg & Rudman and get their expert help. They will guide you through the various legal aspects of your case and will give you the best result available.
Contact Details:
Greenberg & Rudman LLP - Personal Injury Lawyer
6100 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite 1170
Los Angeles CA 90048
United States
(323) 782-0500
URL: http://www.alawpro.com/
Whenever you have the need to hire the best Los Angles injury lawyer or Los Angles accident lawyer, you can rely on Greenberg & Rudman since they offer several of the best lawyers and attorneys in the field of law to serve you immediately.
Being a specialist firm in injury litigation, they have earned the reputation of taking up some of the most challenging cases and have successfully collected over $150 million in verdicts and settlements for their clients. Being a reputed firm with years of experience in this specialized field, they have been covering some of the most critical aspects of accidents and injuries, including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, bus accidents, train accidents, pedestrian accidents, fatal accidents, wrongful death, spinal injury, brain injury and many more.
Greenberg & Rudman has proven to be the only California law firm that has expert attorneys for virtually every possible field of accidental and injury concerns, covering all the major areas.
Covering all the major aspects of accidental and injury related cases, Greenberg & Rudman has fast become a trusted name in the business with some of the best lawyers working for this firms and helping people in dealing with their needs in an efficient and very co-operative manner.
With a host of trained lawyers, over 50 years of experience, having the proper knowledge and education about the changing demands of the industry and the legal system, the firms attorneys and lawyers make it a point to be current with every legal fact and trial issues so that they succeed in helping their clients with whatever the need. And best of all you only pay if they succeed with your case.
If you have been injured or you had a vehicle accident anywhere within the state of California, you should call Greenberg & Rudman and get their expert help. They will guide you through the various legal aspects of your case and will give you the best result available.
Contact Details:
Greenberg & Rudman LLP - Personal Injury Lawyer
6100 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite 1170
Los Angeles CA 90048
United States
(323) 782-0500
URL: http://www.alawpro.com/
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Personal Injury Attorneys in Wisconsin
The Search Engine Guys, LLC, a search engine optimization company based in Austin, Texas, continues a strong partnership with the Madison personal injury attorneys of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C.
By optimizing the firm's various web sites, The Search Engine Guys, LLC seeks to improve the legal practice's online visibility, increase traffic to their web sites, and improve their web sites' rankings on various popular search engines, such as Google, Bing, and Yahoo!.
The Madison personal injury attorneys of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. represent individuals who have been hurt by another party's negligent or reckless behavior. Examples of cases the firm handles include the following:
Automotive Defects
General Personal Injury
Products Liability
Medical Malpractice
Car/Truck/Motorcycle Accidents
Nursing Home Abuse/Neglect
If you or someone you love has been hurt in an accident and would like legal representation for your claim, contact a Madison personal injury lawyer with Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. today.
The Search Engine Guys, LLC is proud to work with such a reputable Wisconsin firm and looks forward to many years of continued success.
About Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C.: Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. has been representing Wisconsin residents with various personal injury claims for the past 70 years. For more information about the firm and how they may be able to help you with your individual case, visit madison-personalinjurylawyer.com/ today.
About The Search Engine Guys, LLC: The Search Engine Guys, LLC are devoted to providing quality web marketing services to law firms and small- to medium-sized businesses. TSEG offers their clientele an array of services, including search engine optimization, reputation management, website design, custom photography and videography, content development, and pay-per-click marketing. Currently, TSEG has offices in Austin, Texas, and Chicago, Illinois, but maintains relations with clients across the US. For more information, visit http://www.tseg.com/ today.
By optimizing the firm's various web sites, The Search Engine Guys, LLC seeks to improve the legal practice's online visibility, increase traffic to their web sites, and improve their web sites' rankings on various popular search engines, such as Google, Bing, and Yahoo!.
The Madison personal injury attorneys of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. represent individuals who have been hurt by another party's negligent or reckless behavior. Examples of cases the firm handles include the following:
Automotive Defects
General Personal Injury
Products Liability
Medical Malpractice
Car/Truck/Motorcycle Accidents
Nursing Home Abuse/Neglect
If you or someone you love has been hurt in an accident and would like legal representation for your claim, contact a Madison personal injury lawyer with Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. today.
The Search Engine Guys, LLC is proud to work with such a reputable Wisconsin firm and looks forward to many years of continued success.
About Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C.: Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. has been representing Wisconsin residents with various personal injury claims for the past 70 years. For more information about the firm and how they may be able to help you with your individual case, visit madison-personalinjurylawyer.com/ today.
About The Search Engine Guys, LLC: The Search Engine Guys, LLC are devoted to providing quality web marketing services to law firms and small- to medium-sized businesses. TSEG offers their clientele an array of services, including search engine optimization, reputation management, website design, custom photography and videography, content development, and pay-per-click marketing. Currently, TSEG has offices in Austin, Texas, and Chicago, Illinois, but maintains relations with clients across the US. For more information, visit http://www.tseg.com/ today.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Houston Personal Injury Attorney
Steve Waldman has over 29 years of experience representing personal injury and wrongful death claim victims. Waldman has been board-certified in personal injury law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1986 and earned the highest rating (“AV Preeminent”) for ethics and legal skill by the legal rating service, Martindale Hubbell. Waldman has successfully represented union members in serious cases involving personal injuries, wrongful death, insurance denial, and civil litigation matters, and has offices in Houston, Austin, Beaumont, Pasadena, and most recently, Pearland, TX.
Pro-Unions Web is dedicated to providing information and resources to active and retired union members in the United States and Canada. Union members benefit from current news feeds, information on union-friendly products and services, employment and training opportunities in their area, and more.
“We understand how someone else's negligence can negatively impact and disrupt a person’s life,” said Steve Waldman, Houston attorney and owner of Waldman Law Firm, P.C. “We are committed to the protection of individual rights and our goal is to obtain a full and fair recovery of damages for our clients. We are proud to be a union-supporting law firm and want to be the personal injury attorneys for any union members who need representation in a court of law.”
As a Houston personal injury lawyer, Waldman is licensed to practice before all of the state courts in Texas, as well as the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the United States District Courts for the Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas. Steve Waldman provides experienced, energetic and confidential representation that is always in the client's best interest.
Steve Waldman has been voted by H Texas Magazine as one of Houston’s Top Lawyers for the past five years. The firm provides each client with personal attention and has the strength to take on the big corporations and insurance companies for you. The lawyers and staff at Waldman Law Firm, P.C. understand how someone else's negligence negatively impacts the lives of their clients, and are prepared to help clients seek justice for their loss.
Waldman Law Firm, P.C. is a Houston personal injury law firm founded by Steve Waldman. Waldman has over 29 years of experience representing victims in cases involving personal injury, wrongful death, insurance denial and other civil litigation matters. The experienced lawyers at Waldman Law Firm, P.C. may be reached at 713.655.9999, by email at help@waldmanfirm.com, by visiting www.waldmanfirm.com, or via LinkedIn and Facebook.
Pro-Unions Web is dedicated to providing information and resources to active and retired union members in the United States and Canada. Union members benefit from current news feeds, information on union-friendly products and services, employment and training opportunities in their area, and more.
“We understand how someone else's negligence can negatively impact and disrupt a person’s life,” said Steve Waldman, Houston attorney and owner of Waldman Law Firm, P.C. “We are committed to the protection of individual rights and our goal is to obtain a full and fair recovery of damages for our clients. We are proud to be a union-supporting law firm and want to be the personal injury attorneys for any union members who need representation in a court of law.”
As a Houston personal injury lawyer, Waldman is licensed to practice before all of the state courts in Texas, as well as the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the United States District Courts for the Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas. Steve Waldman provides experienced, energetic and confidential representation that is always in the client's best interest.
Steve Waldman has been voted by H Texas Magazine as one of Houston’s Top Lawyers for the past five years. The firm provides each client with personal attention and has the strength to take on the big corporations and insurance companies for you. The lawyers and staff at Waldman Law Firm, P.C. understand how someone else's negligence negatively impacts the lives of their clients, and are prepared to help clients seek justice for their loss.
Waldman Law Firm, P.C. is a Houston personal injury law firm founded by Steve Waldman. Waldman has over 29 years of experience representing victims in cases involving personal injury, wrongful death, insurance denial and other civil litigation matters. The experienced lawyers at Waldman Law Firm, P.C. may be reached at 713.655.9999, by email at help@waldmanfirm.com, by visiting www.waldmanfirm.com, or via LinkedIn and Facebook.
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