Think all North Carolina drivers take every precaution to keep children safe? Think again. A recent national study discovered that parents often don’t use booster seats when carpooling with preschoolers or young school-age children, increasing the risk of serious injury in a crash. “I think it’s a complex issue of convenience, expectations, and peer pressure,” Michelle Macy, MD, a pediatrician… (more…)
From: Gloria Allred Date: Sun, Feb 26, 2012 at 5:48 PM Subject: Re: Attorney Gloria Allred and Ginger White (who alleged that she had a thirteen year affair with Herman Cain) to attend Oscar Party together at Beverly Hills Hotel, February 26th, 2012 To: Gloria Allred Cc: Daily Beast, 48 Hours – Gayan, ABC, ABC, ABC, ABC – Alison Ehrlich,… (more…)
We recently came across a number of our readers that had rear end collisions which have occurred during the winter months. We found a number of people were out of work or had an injury but had no idea what to do. They said , Clients often ask if they need a lawyer if they are in an accident of… (more…)
Auto accidents caused by drivers 15 to 20 years old killed 5,623 people nationwide in 2009. Now, imagine if 2,014 lives could be saved across the country every year. Sound far fetched? It’s not as hard as you might think. All states have to do is adopt seven simple rules for teenage drivers, according to the National Safety Council. Auto… (more…)
A federal agency responsible for investigating auto accidents recently recommended banning the use of cell phones while driving, including hands-free cell phone devices. The National Transportation Safety Board made this dramatic recommendation published on the front page of the New York Times based on safety concerns. “It’s about not being engaged at the task at hand,” NTSB chairman Deborah Herman… (more…)
How rescue workers respond to an emergency at an offshore drilling facility in the Gulf of Mexico can make all the difference. That’s why the U.S. Department of State and other government officials recently held a seminar focused on preparedness and response procedures related to the energy sector in the Gulf of Mexico region. Government representatives from the Caribbean, Latin… (more…)
A tragic multi-car accident in Florida resulting in the deaths of 10 people and injuries to nearly two dozen people has been attributed in part to poor visibility. But questions linger after the fatal incident: A few hours before the deadly highway crash in Gainesville, authorities closed – and then reopened – the highway due to a three-vehicle crash. In… (more…)
Teenagers have the highest car accident rate of any group in the United States, and a recent study reveals just how dangerous new teenager drivers can be. Philadelphia accident attorney Flager and Yockey urges parents of teen drivers to take note of a study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Researchers found that teen drivers are about 50 percent… (more…)
By JIM DANKO A MARTA bus accident in Atlanta on Jan. 23 resulted in more than a dozen injuries, according to media reports. The public transportation bus apparently struck a tree around 7:20 a.m. near Nathan Road and Brownlee Place in the city’s southwest side. The injury victims, including the bus driver, were taken to Grady Memorial Hospital for treatment,… (more…)
A recent article reveals how the insurance companies will low-ball claims or delay claims all in the name of generating profits at the expense of policyholders. The insurance industry has been transformed from a service business to a profit-driven machine, according to a report in the Huffington Post. Insurance companies want people to accept their low-ball offers. If people injured… (more…)
