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September 8th, 2011
There are a many types of personal injury cases. Some involve car or truck accidents while some originate from professional malpractices as in medicine. This calls for practiced personal injury attorneys for the legal representation of the victim and the wrongdoer. However, it becomes difficult for either one to choose the right attorney for their case with so many options and such a lot at stake. Remember, you will come across many adverts while on the search for a good personal injury attorney and, therefore, you need to be very careful while making your final decision. Definitely, you need an experienced lawyer not an amateur to experiment with your case.
The internet is yet again the biggest source of information where you also have online directories and websites. Here, you can look for as many attorneys as you like, find out about their law firm, experiences, success rates, and even read through tips such as these to help you make the right choice. But don’t be lured by excessive self praise and promises that they make. Better to know what to look for and what to avoid while going through their websites. That which matters most is experience and a good reputation in the market.
You can also search for personal injury attorneys by using the online directories. These directories offer local searches which will help you find a good lawyer who is familiar with your state laws as well as the rules. For this very reason, local searches are considered to be the best possible means of getting in touch with a good lawyer. But when you find one don’t just go by what they said. Do your proper research and contact the lawyer even if it’s just to clear your doubts. Now different attorneys charge differently so find one who is reasonable depending on the type of your case. You will definitely be tempted to choose a lawyer who charges low fees but let that not be the main reason as to why you should decide to choose him as the attorney for your case. Lastly, your trusted friends and family can also recommend a good lawyer.
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July 29th, 2011
Everywhere you go today, you see and hear about auto accidents, deaths and injuries. When you switch on the TV one or the other news channels are talking about an auto accident. It is the most common occurrence on hectic streets, roads and highways. Research shows that over 5,000 people suffer from auto accident injuries and the US Department of Transportation states that auto accidents happen every 13 minute.
Auto accident figures are huge and the numbers are still rising. Recent facts show that over 6 million auto accidents and almost 3 million injuries are reported every year. Out of this 3 million 2 million of them suffer from permanent injuries and 40,000 result in death.
Now why do these accidents happen and what is the real cause? Facts show 40% of the accidents are the result of drinking and driving, while 30% are due to speeding and 30% more are due to vehicles leaving the roadway. Therefore, most accidents happen because of irresponsible driving and in spite of the fact that seatbelts help prevent serious injuries only 68% of drivers are found to wear them. Furthermore, accidents also happen when inexperienced drivers take the wheel.
What is being done to prevent accidents? Well, strict traffic rules have always been there to ensure that accidents do not happen. Speeding, drinking and driving, driving without a license is made illegal so as to eliminate the main causes of accidents. Even wearing seat belts has been made compulsory to limit the injury if an accident does occur. Extensive education on driving and traffic rules is provided to individuals and driving tests are performed before a license is issued, or in some cases renewed. In addition to the above mentioned prevention measures anybody who breaks the law or the rule has to pay strict penalties, even imprisonment. Therefore if you or your loved one has suffered due to reckless driving of another it is wise to contact a personal injury lawyer. They will help you obtain fair and just compensation for your injuries.
Recent facts show traffic related accidents have declined over the years but what we need to worry about the most now is accidents related with drinking and driving. The only good news is that accident victims, particularly children aged 7 or below and pedestrians, have declined by almost 2%.
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March 11th, 2010
On Monday, February 22, 2010 U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced sample legislation to be used as a starting point for states like Pennsylvania that are creating laws prohibiting texting while driving. LaHood suggests even more stringent fines for truck and bus drivers, who text while driving commercial vehicles. They may be subject to civil or criminal penalties of up to $2,750.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has suggested that law enforcement officers be authorized to stop a vehicle and issue a citation if they notice a driver texting. This is in response to the dangers of texting while driving.
Texting while driving is particularly dangerous because drivers take their eyes off the road, their hands off the wheel, and their mind off driving. There were almost 6,000 deaths and more than 500,000 injuries in 2008 that resulted from crashes involving a distracted driver.
President Obama issued an Executive Order banning text messaging while driving government-owned vehicles or with government-owned equipment that went into effect on December 30, 2009.
Pennsylvania is one of the 19 states considering a texting ban. Distracted driving obviously causes accidents, and whether states vote to enforce the sample federal law or not, it may be difficult to stop drivers from using hand held phones while driving. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident involving a distracted driver, please contact a Philadelphia Accident Lawyer now
February 15th, 2010
On January 21, 2010, the Conair Corp. of Stamford, CT voluntarily recalled the Lysol Steam Cleaning Mop which is manufactured in China. The product recall was in cooperation with the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), and the hazard is the potential for the hot water and Lysol solution to burst from the unit and harm users. The water rupture causes the water housing unit to break, making the consumer vulnerable to lacerations in addition to the burn risk.
There have been 14 reports of hot water bursting from the reservoir, and two minor burns were reported with these consumers who needed medical attention. Unit model numbers SM10L or SM10LR are printed on the bottom of the mop, and about 162,000 units were sold at national retailers and on the internet from September 2006 through September 2009. Consumers who purchased these items should stop use of the unit, and can contact Conair at 800-687-6916 or www.conair.com/recallmop for a replacement mop which does not pose the hazard.
Tap water at high temperatures is the leading cause of scalds and hospital admissions for burns, and the active ingredients in Lysol are irritants to the skin and eyes. Lawsuits for injuries can result from faulty cleaning equipment that uses water at high temperatures and can be reviewed with Philadelphia Accident Lawyers.
February 15th, 2010
Pier 1 Imports of Ft. Worth, Texas in cooperation with the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled their Silver Glitter Tea Lights and Gold Glitter Tea Lights on January 14, 2010. The decorative glitter in the candles can ignite, making the items a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported, but the company has had three consumer complaints with concerns about the glitter burning. About 40,000 units of the product have been sold in the United States and Canada.
Look for the SKU number on the bottom of the package reading SKU 2410335 and
SKU 2410322 to determine if the box is a recalled product. Pier 1 Imports retailers will give a full refund or merchandise credit when returned to the store.
Combustibles placed too close to the flame cause most candle fires in homes, and this risk is increased by the ignitable glitter in this product. Residential fires caused by candles are a frequent problem. According to the National Fire Protection Association, the number of fires caused by decorative candles has doubled in the last ten years.
A Philadelphia Accident Lawyer can manage accidents and injuries from faulty products including fires caused by defective decorative candles, and can fairly determine settlements and liabilities.
February 15th, 2010
In cooperation with the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada (HC), a voluntary recall of Cybex strollers by Regal Lager, Inc. took place on January 27, 2010. The models of Cybex strollers included in the recall are Ruby, Onyx and Topaz. The hinge mechanism can potentially amputate a fingertip or cause a laceration hazard. There has been one reported finger fracture by a child who put their finger in the hinge mechanism. Regal Lager can be contacted at 800-593-5522 or www.regallager.com/recalls for a free hinge cover or retrofit kit.
The strollers were sold mostly in the United States, and some in Canada between August 2009 and November 2009 at numerous retailers. There have been millions of strollers recalled in 2009 by other manufacturers with similar mechanical problems. The safety of children is foremost for parents and caretakers, and manufacturers are held to mandatory standards of safety for their products. Products discovered not to meet the safety standards are recalled in order to prevent additional injuries.
Consumers should stop using this Cybex stroller immediately, and contact the manufacturer for repair. Call a Philadelphia accident attorney with concerns about injuries from strollers or other children’s items.
February 9th, 2010
On January 25 the PA House of Representatives passed a bill banning hand held devices while driving that would impose a $50 fine on drivers using cell phones without hands-free devices. The Senate still has to vote on this bill. Currently 7 states (California, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Utah, and Washington) and the District of Columbia ban driving while talking or texting on a cell phone.
Findings on the increased use of Hand-Held Devices among all drivers were reviled in September 2009 during the Distracted Driving Summit in Washington, DC hosted by Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. LaHood asked over 250 safety experts and industry representatives to help disclose the dangers distracted driving.
At the time, LaHood sited National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports showing nearly 6,000 people died and 500,000 people were injured in 2008 in crashes involving a distracted driver. The report also stated that every day in 2008, 800,000 people using a hand-held cell phone were also driving. The reports also show that the worst offenders are less than 20 years of age. For more information on the summit, watch Secretary LaHood’s video blog on distracted driving at www.dot.gov.
As a Philadelphia Accident Attorney I see the results of distracted driving on a daily basis, and I realize the importance of passing this bill. I just hope the PA Senate follows the lead of the House and passes this legislation.
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February 1st, 2010
On Wednesday, January 27, 2010 Regal Lager announced a recall of CYBEX Strollers because they pose a risk of fingertip amputation or lacerations. There were about 1,100 strollers sold in the US and 90 in Canada between August 2009 and November 2009 for between $140 and $260. If you own one of these strollers the Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada have recommended that you stop using the recalled products immediately and contact Regal Lager to receive a free hinge cover retrofit kit.
When unfolding or opening the umbrella stroller, the hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child. There has already been one report of a child placing his finger in the hinge mechanism, and the result was a finger fracture.
For more information about this recall call (800) 593-5522 or visit the website www.regallager.com/recalls.
Exactly one week ago, Graco announced another stroller recall on 1.5 million of its strollers. The following Graco stroller models were recalled: Graco’s Passage, Alano, and Spree Strollers and Travel Systems.
Once again, hinges on the stroller’s canopy can cause cuts or amputations to the child when opening or closing the canopy. In this recall there have been five fingertip amputations and two fingertip lacerations reported to the company.
These strollers were sold between October 2004 and February 2008 and sold nationwide.
If you you own a recalled stroller, stop using it immediately and call Graco at (800) 345-4109 to receive a free protective cover repair kit.
If your child has suffered a fingertip laceration or amputation while using a stroller, contact a Philadelphia Accident Lawyer to discuss your case.
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February 1st, 2010
On Wednesday, January 27, 2010 Yamaha recalled about 2,500 snowmobiles due to loss of steering control. Anyone owning a 2009 FX10 Yamaha snowmobile should immediately stop using it because of a defect in the suspension and steering system that causes a sudden loss of steering control. This could cause injury or death to snowmobile riders, although so far, no accidents have been reported to the company. Call a Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. These snowmobiles were sold in Yamaha dealerships nationwide between June 2008 through January 2010 for between $10,000 and $11,000.
The recall affects the following models:
FX10Y, FX10XTY, FX10RTRY, FX10MTRY, and FX10RTRSY
For more information you can call Yamaha at (800) 962-7926 or visit their website at www.yamaha-motor.com.
In general, snowmobile operation can be quite risky. A study was performed at three trauma centers on snowmobile injuries between 1988 through 1996 to see what the patterns and risk factors were. Statistics were also compared to information from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Most snowmobile injuries occur in males’ age 29 years old, and in 44% of all injuries reported, alcohol had been consumed. Most accidents occurred around 47 mph, happened in the afternoon or evening, and happened when the snowmobile struck another object. The results of the study concluded that most snowmobile injuries are related to consumption of alcohol and the high speed attained by new models of snowmobiles, and resulted in the same types of injuries as motorcycle accidents in states with helmet laws. By enforcing laws about driving under the influence of alcohol and supplying better training to new snowmobilers, the risk of serious injury will decrease.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a snowmobile accident contact a Philadelphia Accident Attorney to discuss your case.
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February 1st, 2010
On January 25, the PA House of Representatives passed a bill banning hand held devices while driving that would impose a $50 fine on drivers using cell phones without hands-free devices. The Senate still has to vote on this bill. Currently 7 states (California, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Utah, and Washington) and the District of Columbia ban driving while talking or texting on a cell phone.
Findings on the increased use of Hand-Held Devices among all drivers were reviled in September 2009 during the Distracted Driving Summit in Washington, DC hosted by Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. LaHood asked over 250 safety experts and industry representatives to help disclose the dangers distracted driving.
At the time, LaHood sited National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports showing nearly 6,000 people died and 500,000 people were injured in 2008 in crashes involving a distracted driver. The report also stated that every day in 2008, 800,000 people using a hand-held cell phone were also driving. The reports also show that the worst offenders are less than 20 years of age. For more information on the summit, watch Secretary LaHood’s video blog on distracted driving at www.dot.gov.
As a Philadelphia Accident Attorney I see the results of distracted driving on a daily basis, and I realize the importance of passing this bill. I just hope the PA Senate follows the lead of the House and passes this legislation.
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