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Suspecting that your teenager may be drinking alcohol is certain to be disturbing to parents, and rightfully so. Early age alcohol use is dangerous, even deadly in some cases, and it is widespread – affecting teenagers and younger children from all backgrounds, reports Serenity at Summit a New Jersey alcohol detox treatment center. Young people who drink alcohol are more likely to be involved in car accidents, to be victims of violent crimes, and to suffer from depression and anxiety. Underage drinkers also have a better chance of being involved in violent behaviors and crimes, attempting suicide, engaging in unprotected sex or risky sex practices, and becoming addicted to alcohol.

Statistics show that girls are as likely as boys to drink when they are young, and more than half of kids aged 12 to 20 years old have tried alcohol. The average age that girls have their first drink is 13, and for boys it’s 11. With statistics like these, it is easy to see why parents are concerned with teenage alcohol use.

So, how do you know if your teenager (or younger child) is using alcohol? There are some signs to look for that fall under three categories: physical, behavioral, and psychological.

Physical Signs Your Teen is Using Alcohol
Bloodshot eyes
Eating more or less than usual
Insomnia or sleeping significantly more than usual
Shaking or tremors
Deteriorating grooming, hygiene, or physical appearance
Difficulty speaking clearly or slurring speech
Problems with motor skills or coordination
Unexplained injuries or bruising
Alcohol odors on breath or clothing
Overuse of mouthwash, breath mints, or gum
Finding hidden alcohol with your teen’s belongings
Missing or watered down alcohol
Behavioral Signs Your Teen is Using Alcohol
Poor attendance or tardiness at school
Suffering grades
Discipline problems at school or with law enforcement
More arguments or fights
Loss of interest in activities that used to be enjoyable
Missing money or asking for money more often
Being withdrawn or isolating
Increase in secretive or suspicious behaviors
Secretive about new friends and activities
Locking doors
No eye contact
Change in group of friends or favorite places to hangout
Increase in using eye drops
Psychological Signs Your Teen is Using Alcohol
Unexplained or confusing differences in personality or attitude
Sudden mood swings
Irritability, aggression, or angry outbursts
Laughing at nothing in particular
Unusual hyperactivity or excessive energy
Laziness and lacking motivation
Inability to focus or appearing lethargic
Seeming fearful, withdrawn, anxious, or paranoid

Obviously, some of the signs above may just be a teenager being a teenager; it’s the nature of adolescence. But, if you notice several of the signs, you may want to be on the lookout for more. The consequences of teens drinking, especially if they do it routinely, can be severe and life-long, so ignoring the signs can have a devastating effect.

The Risks of Teenage Drinking

The dangers of teenage drinking are not limited to the ones listed at the beginning of this post. There are a number of reports that show underage drinking can have long-term effects as well. The human brain is still developing until the mid-20s, and heavy drinking before that time can cause various problems. Drinking alcohol while the brain is still developing can damage brain growth and it is irreversible. And it doesn’t take a significant amount of drinking to see that result; young people who drink half as much as adults whose brains have fully developed can have the same negative effects.

Teens who drink are more likely to suffer from blackouts, loss of short and long-term memory, and alcohol poisoning than adults. All parts of the growing brain are affected negatively by alcohol, with memory being the most impacted. Additionally, a study done at the University of California, San Diego found that teens that drink routinely typically have damaged nerve tissue when compared to teens who don’t. It is believed that this can negatively affect boys’ attention spans and girls’ ability to understand and process visual information.

Because the brain (specifically, the serotonin regulation, which dictates balance and impulsiveness) becomes tolerant of the use of alcohol, individuals who begin using alcohol at a young age are likely to develop full-blown alcoholism at some time in their lives. In fact, according to another study published in Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine of over 43,000 adults, 47% of those who started drinking at age 15 or younger became addicted to alcohol during their lifetimes, compared to only 9% of those who didn’t drink until at least 21 years of age. And, teenage drinkers are more likely to become susceptible to chronic, relapsing alcoholism at much younger ages than adults who abuse alcohol.

Getting Help for a Teenage Drinker

Most parents of teenage drinkers will agree that they found it hard to believe that their child was drinking. They didn’t see the warning signs, and it took something serious (like an accident or arrest) or someone else telling them to realize that there was a problem. It’s a shocking and upsetting realization and parents will often blame themselves or their teenager. It’s important to try not to assign blame, but instead to work on getting your teen help and on the road to recovery.

If you are seeking help for your teen, and you don’t know where to begin, you can talk to your child’s doctor, school guidance counselor or teacher, or your clergy. Your medical insurance company can also help you find behavior health professionals to assist you.

For more information about how to tell whether your teen needs a medically supervised detox program read “Does My Partying Teen Need Detox?”

At Summit Behavioral Health, we can also answer your questions about your teenager and drinking, and help you decide which course of action is best for you and your child. If you suspect your teen is drinking, don’t delay in contacting us for guidance. The earlier you intervene on their drinking, the better.

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Rollover accidents are dangerous incidents that have a higher fatality rate than other types of crashes. These truck and car accidents can happen with any type of vehicle but became widely known in the 1980’s when SUV’s often equipped with defective tires were involved in a number of accidents. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a rollover in South Florida Boca car accident lawyer Joe Osborne may be able to help.

An example of this type of accident occurred in West Palm Beach last month. It seriously injured a Fort Lauderdale firefighter, Sauvens “Vince” Castelly, who was seriously injured last month when his vehicle was struck by another, sending his car into a tree and the car rolled over onto its side, according to NBC6. His union started a GoFundMe page to help support Castelly and his family. It states that because of his injuries he needed a pacemaker, suffered multiple broken bones and will need two spinal surgeries.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) states that of the nearly 9.1 million passenger car, SUV, pickup and van accidents in 2010, only 2.1% involved a rollover but those accidents caused nearly 35% of all deaths in passenger vehicle crashes. In 2010 more than 7,600 people were killed in rollovers and most of them (69%) weren’t wearing seatbelts.

Rollover accidents are “complex crash incidents” according to NHTSA and they can be particularly violent. The agency states the type of vehicle plays a significant role in causing the crash and other factors include the driver’s behavior, road and environmental conditions.

Vehicle type: Those with higher centers of gravity such as those that are taller and more narrow like SUV’s, pickups and vans are more likely to rollover if they’re involved in a single vehicle accident.

Speed: Fatal rollover crashes are more likely to involve fast moving vehicles. About 40% of fatal rollovers involved excess speed. Nearly three-quarters of rollovers causing fatalities happened where the speed limit was at least 55 miles per hour.

Alcohol: Nearly half of all fatal rollover crashes involve alcohol use by the driver.

Location: Rural roads, which are often undivided and lacking barriers are more likely to be the location of a deadly rollover. About three-quarters of fatal rollovers take place in rural areas where the speed limit is normally at least 55 miles per hour.

Routine driving: More than 90% of vehicles involved in fatal, single vehicle rollover accidents were engaged in routine driving maneuvers (going straight or negotiating a curve) at the time of the crash. NHTSA states this suggests that driver behavior (distraction, inattentiveness, speeding and impaired driving) can be a significant cause of rollover crashes.

Single vehicle crashes: Nearly 85% of rollover-related deaths are caused in single-vehicle crashes. Since most of these crashes and fatalities don’t involve other vehicles it appears driver behavior plays a significant role in rollover crashes.

NHTSA states that 95% of single vehicle rollovers accidents are “tripped” which happens when the vehicle leaves the roadway, slides sideways, digs its tires into soft soil or strikes an object like a curb or guardrail causing it to trip over. The rest of the rollovers mostly happen with top-heavy vehicles, often travelling at high speed and the driver tries to steer clear of a hazard of accident, causing the vehicle to roll over.

If you or a loved one suffered an injury caused in a rollover accident, contact Boca car accident lawyer Joe Osborne at (561) 800-4011 or fill out this online contact form. You can discuss your case, how the law may apply and your best legal options to protect your rights and obtain compensation for your injuries.

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Philadelphia, PA, USA, 06/19/2017 /SubmitPressRelease123/

Distracted driving has become one of the top causes of motor vehicle accidents, and the problem is only getting worse. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving was responsible for over 391,000 injuries and more than 3,400 deaths in 2015 alone.

Most people have a good idea of what it means to drive distracted. Eating a burger, talking on the phone, looking down at a text we all know it isn’t smart to do these things while trying to drive a 4,000-pound car down the highway. However, our multitasking culture means most of us are forced to cram a lot of tasks into our day. When you don’t have time to eat a sit-down dinner, it’s tempting to grab some drive-thru on the way home from work and to text a loved one on the way.

However, distracted driving is about more than just what you do to make you distracted. There are actually three different kinds of distracted driving. And the scary thing is that many activities actually involve all three.

Cognitive Distractions A cognitive distraction is anything that takes your attention away from the task of driving. Even something as simple as daydreaming qualifies as a cognitive distraction. Additionally, a seemingly innocent habit like listening to or singing along with music can qualify as a cognitive distraction if it causes you to lose focus when you drive. When your mind isn’t on the road, you’re more likely to be involved in an accident.

Visual Distractions Like the name suggests, a visual distraction pulls your eyes away from the wheel. The most common example is glancing down at a text. Talking with passengers can also be a visual distraction. When youre not looking at the road, you have a much higher chance of getting into a car accident.

Manual Distractions A manual distraction is any tasks that requires you to take your hands off the wheel. Examples include reaching for an item on the passengers seat, unwrapping a sandwich, or even adjusting the radio.

Philadelphia Auto Accident Lawyer Discusses Distractions Behind the Wheel

Philadelphia auto accident attorney Joel J. Kofsky states, According to the CDC, about nine people are killed every day due to distracted driving. Each day, approximately 1,000 people are injured in a distracted driving crash. These distractions can include any type of cognitive, visual, or manual distraction. In many cases, the distracted driver was doing something that involved more than one type of distraction. The statistics show that distracted driving has risen to the level of an epidemic. Tragically, the problem may get worse before it gets better.

If you have been injured by a distracted driver, don’t wait to speak to an attorney about your case. Protect your right to receive compensation for your injuries by speaking to an experienced Philadelphia auto accident lawyer today.

Sources:

https://www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/distracted-driving
https://www.cdc.gov/motorvehiclesafety/distracted_driving/

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Philadelphia, PA, USA, 06/19/2017 /SubmitPressRelease123/

Did you know that summer is the peak season for auto accidents? When the weather heats up, people are more likely to take road trips and vacations. However, this isnt the only reason why summertime means a greater chance of being involved in a motor vehicle collision.

Knowing the top dangers posed by summer driving can help keep you safer behind the wheel. Heres what to watch for.

Teen Drivers on the Road? When schools are out for the summer, you can expect to see a lot more teen drivers. Obviously, teens are less experienced behind the wheel, and this can lead them to make serious driving mistakes. Teenagers also have the highest rates of distracted driving than any other age demographic. In fact, teens between the ages of 16 and 17 are three times as likely as other drivers to be involved in a fatal crash. If you’re the parent of a new or teen driver, talk to them about safety behind the wheel.

Vacations? Lower gas prices and a recovering economy means that more people have the budget to travel. Furthermore, out of state drivers are less familiar with the roads and terrain, which raises the risk of a serious accident.

Construction? Pennsylvania drivers know that warm weather means the orange barrels come out. Accidents rates are higher in construction zones. Any time you’re driving in a work zone, slow down and be extra vigilant about your surroundings, including other drivers.

Tire Blowouts? Warm weather makes your tires more likely to blowout. Hot air inside the tire forces the rubber to expand, which can lead to a tire failure. Always check your tire pressure before you drive on the highway and especially if you’re leaving for a long road trip.

Pedestrians and Bicycles? Although the number of car accidents has decreased in recent years, pedestrian and bicyclist injuries have actually gone up significantly. Whether you’re biking, walking, or driving, remember that you must share the road with everyone. The best way to avoid being involved in a pedestrian or bicyclist accident is to never drive or walk or bike distracted.

Philadelphia Auto Accident Lawyer Discusses Summer Auto Accidents

Philadelphia auto accident lawyer Joel J. Kofsky states, Summer is supposed to be a time to relax and take a break from the daily grind. Unfortunately, its also the deadliest time of year to drive. Make safety a priority any time you get behind the wheel. Keep in mind that the summer months pose serious hazards for motorists, and be extremely careful when you hit the road.

If you have been injured in a car accident caused by another persons negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and other losses. Protect your right to receive compensation for your injuries by speaking to an experienced Philadelphia auto accident lawyer today.

Sources:

http://newsroom.aaa.com/2017/06/new-teen-drivers-three-times-likely-involved-deadly-crash/
https://www.workzonesafety.org/crash-information/workzone-fatalities/

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Philadelphia auto accident lawyer Joel J. Kofsky. T: 215-735-4800.

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Philadelphia, PA, USA, 06/19/2017 /SubmitPressRelease123/

June is National Safety Month. As part of its push to make the country a safer place for everyone, the National Safety Council (NSC) is focusing on various ways to stay safe at home and in the workplace.

The NSC also recently released its Injury Facts 2017, which lists the most common causes of accidental and preventable death. Knowing which types of accidents can be avoided can help everyone stay safer.

Here are some fast facts from the NSC regarding the top causes of preventable death.

Preventable deaths have reached an all-time high, according to the NSC. In 2015 alone, 146,571 Americans died in accidents that could have been avoided.
The leading cause of death in 24 states and the District of Columbia were poisonings, which include drug overdoses.
Deaths caused by bad weather increased by 24 percent in 2015.
Preventable deaths are extremely costly. In 2015, the annual cost to society for preventable deaths was $886.4 billion.
Today, the average American is more likely to die of a drug overdose than a car crash. The drug epidemic has become so serious that the chances of dying due to a drug overdose is 1 in 98. The odds of dying in a car accident are 1 in 112.
Accidental deaths take a tremendous toll in the workplace as well, with transportation-related accidents accounting for 41 percent of occupational deaths.
Fatigue also plays a huge role in workplace fatalities. The NSC believes that as many as 478,000 workplace deaths involve fatigue or a sleep disorder.

According to the Injury Facts author from the NSC, knowing the statistics behind the most common causes of accidental deaths is the first step toward making the world a safer place for everyone. Good data helps us make good decisions, and Injury Facts gives us a roadmap for eliminating preventable deaths in our lifetime.

Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer Discusses Staying Safer

Philadelphia personal injury lawyer Joel J. Kofsky states, While you can’t control how other people behave, there are plenty of things we can all do to stay safer. This includes putting the phone down when we drive, using safety equipment at work, and making sure stairwells and walkways are clear of debris that could cause a slip and fall.

If you have been injured due to another persons carelessness, or you have lost a loved one because someone else acted negligently, you may be entitled to receive money damages for your losses. Don’t delay getting help for your claim, as the law limits the amount of time you have to pursue a case. If you wait too long, you could miss your chance to get the justice you deserve. Protect your right to receive compensation for your injuries or losses by speaking to an experienced Philadelphia personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.

Sources:

http://www.nsc.org/Connect/NSCNewsReleases/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=198

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Serious personal injury lawyer Joel J. Kofsky. T: 215-735-4800.

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Double jeopardy is a subject most people have heard of but don’t always fully understand. According to news reports, the Supreme Court of the United States may be set to hear a double jeopardy case that originated in Texas.

The case involves a former contract electrician for a Texas school district who was accused of fraud and money laundering in federal court in 2011. After a mistrial, he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of failing to pay his taxes on time.

After the mistrial at the federal level, the state leveled charges against him — again for fraud and money laundering. Now, he is asking the Supreme Court to revise an exception to the double jeopardy rule that allows states to prosecute individuals for similar federal offenses, even after they have been prosecuted at the federal level.

What Is Double Jeopardy?

The Fifth Amendment provides that a person can’t be prosecuted twice for the same crime. This means that an individual can’t be prosecuted more than once after a conviction or acquittal. The Double Jeopardy Clause also protects against a person being punished twice for the same crime.

The Double Jeopardy Clause only applies to criminal cases, which means a person can be prosecuted for a crime, such as a murder, and still face civil penalties in civil court for causing damaged arising out of the same incident. In the case of a murder, for example, the person could still be sued in the civil system for wrongful death.  

What Is the Dual Sovereignty Doctrine?

The Texas case turns on what is known as the “dual sovereignty” doctrine, which holds that the federal government and the individual states are each “sovereign” over their own territories. Under this exception to the Double Jeopardy Clause in the Constitution, an individual can be prosecuted at the federal level, then again at the state level, even for the same criminal acts.

If dual sovereignty applies to a case, a person can even be punished twice — once by the federal government and once by the state — for the same offense.

The State of Texas has argued that it should be allowed to proceed with its prosecution because the federal case ended in a mistrial. The state also argues that the one count the former electrician pleaded guilty to — failure to pay his taxes in a timely manner — is a separate and unrelated offense from the fraud and money laundering charges.

The defendant has argued that, in his case, the state and the federal government are not truly separate entities because they cooperated in the prosecutions.

The Supreme Court has not yet determined if it will hear the case. If it does, the Court’s decision is likely to have a significant impact on the dual sovereignty exception to the Double Jeopardy Clause.

Sources:

http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/article/Will-Supreme-Court-hear-Calvin-Walker-s-case-11025250.php
http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/the-prohibition-against-double-jeopardy.html
http://www.yalelawjournal.org/note/dual-sovereignty-due-process-and-duplicative-punishment-a-new-solution-to-an-old-problem

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Recently, some safety and tech experts have argued that Apple has bowed to mounting pressure to make its smartphones safer behind the wheel. The technology giant was named in a class action lawsuit in early 2017, in which plaintiffs claimed Apple patented the technology necessary to disable its iPhones yet deliberately chose not to install a disabling feature on its devices. In a separate case, plaintiffs filed suit against the company for failing to warn motorists not to use its FaceTime app while driving.

Recently, Apple announced that new versions of its operating system will feature a disabling app that turns phones off when a user is driving.

What Is the ‘Do Not Disturb While Driving’ Mode?

The appropriately named ‘Do Not Disturb While Driving Mode’ is exactly what it sounds like. When an iPhone user gets behind the wheel, the phone will have the ability to sense when the vehicle is in motion and disable notifications. The feature can also be set to act like a gatekeeper by permitting only specific callers to come through while a user is behind the wheel.

According to an NPR report, eight people are killed each day in distracted driving accidents. Over 1,000 people are injured in distracted driving crashes. And at any given time on U.S. roads, about 660,000 people are using a phone while they drive.

Currently, the majority of states prohibit the youngest drivers from using mobile phones, but just 14 states have laws on the books that ban all drivers regardless of age from using handheld devices behind the wheel. Pennsylvania law prohibits drivers from sending or reading texts, emails, or messages. However, the law does not ban motorists from using a cell phone to talk.

Philadelphia Car Accident Lawyer Discusses Distracted Driving

Philadelphia car accident lawyer Rand Spear explains, “Apple’s new feature is promising, but it isn’t foolproof. News reports state that the Do Not Disturb While Driving setting can be disabled by passengers. Critics point out that the phone has no way of knowing if someone in the vehicle is a driver or a passenger. The setting is a positive step in the right direction, but the best way to avoid a distracting driving accident is to turn your phone off any time you get behind the wheel.”

Contact a Philadelphia Car Accident Lawyer Today

Have you been injured by a distracted driver? These types of accidents have increased significantly in recent years. Don’t let someone else’s carelessness stop you from enjoying life to its full potential. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Discuss your options and the next steps in your case with Philadelphia and New Jersey car accident lawyer Rand Spear today at 1-877-GET-RAND.

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Muai , HI, US, 06/19/2017 /SubmitPressRelease123/

Dispute Resolution Collaborative, LLC Launches Mediation and Arbitration Office in Maui in collaboration with David R. Johanson of Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP (“Hawkins Parnell”).

Dr. Saul Larner has been long known for his coined and accurate term, “Settlement is an Art.”

This premier dispute resolution firm offers professional mediation and arbitration solutions for marital dissolutions and business, real estate, agriculture, and commercial conflicts. The goal is to help families, businesses, and others overcome their conflicts in future years.

Furthermore, Dispute Resolution Collaborative, LLC structures Hawaiian Asset Protection Trusts with its set of ideas which serve as effective mediation strategies in dividing assets as well.

FOR EVEN GREATER FINANCIAL CONTROL, CONSULT WITH DISPUTE RESOLUTION COLLABORATIVE, LLC REGARDING BOTH PRE-NUPTIAL AND POST-NUPTIAL AGREEMENTS, WHICH WILL HELP TO AVOID DISPUTES.

SP Larner Global Dispute Resolution, Mr. Johanson of Hawkins Parnell, and  Dispute Resolution Collaborative, LLC strive to resolve conflicts and bring disputed matters to an early conclusion.  As highly-skilled mediators and arbitrators, they prepare and communicate effectively with all parties. They also are experienced in asking the appropriate questions to effect the most logical and usually highly creative solutions necessary to enable everyone to leave the mediation with greater than anticipated results.

Importantly, one of the goals is for both parties to move forward amicably and to continue their relationships in the future. In the case of marital dissolution, the main focus is to create a harmonious parenting plan, negotiate a financial settlement agreement that is fair, and provide solutions that are effective. Often, mediation even sometimes results in the couple deciding to continue to stay married.

Mediation is a vital tool in settling most disputes. The key to a successful settlement is the preparation and complete understanding of the proposed resolution by all parties. This includes, without limitation, analyzing the assets and properties in question and having a clear and realistic understanding of one’s financial picture before the first mediation session begins. Negotiations can only be effective if they are conducted with the confidence of all parties in that the neutral mediator is totally impartial and respects the confidentiality of all parties.

SP Larner, Mr. Johanson of Hawkins Parnell, and Dispute Resolution Collaborative, LLC also work with foreign national individuals and global firms. They address settlement issues, including currency fluctuations, provide strategies to legally transfer funds into the U.S., and utilize innovative capital and defective grantor trust structures to provide asset protection.

When contemplating a marital dissolution, reality must set in. This includes how property and other assets will be divided as well as the need for a harmonious parenting plan. Here, specialized mediation skills are required to make the transition as smooth as possible.

SP Larner Global Dispute Resolution specializes in high-profile transactions, such as the $50 million Robert Taylor Ranch. Recently, SP Larner mediated a complex patent infringement case for a Chinese manufacturer. The firm mediates difficult cases for high-profile and global individuals and companies.

Please contact Saul Larner of SP Larner Global Dispute Resolution Collaborative. He will cheerfully show you his portfolio of testimonials and credentials. He holds a Ph.D. with specialties in International Economics and Human Resources, an LL.M. (Master of Laws) in International Taxation and a Masters Degree specializing in Real Estate Finance. He frequently receives referrals of clients from law and accounting firms who have found that client issues can only be positively resolved through the mediation process.

SP Larner is a member of various professional organizations including the National Association of Certified Mediators, the Academy of Professional Family Mediators and the Institute of Divorce Financial Analysts. He has written several books and articles and has held classes regarding how to positively resolve conflicts that have been approved by various state bar associations for continuing legal education credits.

Dispute Resolution Collaborative LLC proudly announces their new panel member, David R. Johanson of Hawkins Parnell. He serves as a panel chair arbitrator in complex attorneys’ fees disputes for the Beverly Hills and Santa Monica Bar Associations. He also has lectured for the University of Southern California Mediation Clinic and serves on a pro bono basis approximately 40-50 times each year as a Temporary Judge for the California Superior Court in Los Angeles County. Mr. Johanson has developed a focus there in handling civil harassment and domestic violence temporary restraining order cases.

With more than 30 years of experience, Mr. Johanson frequently appears on behalf of clients in business and employment-oriented defense litigation before federal and state courts throughout the Mainland and regulatory agencies of all kinds, and has handled tax petitions before the U.S. Tax Court and in dispute resolutions of various kinds. He is the partner-in-charge of the Napa, California office of Hawkins Parnell, and also has offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York City. Mr. Johanson is an effective arbitrator if the parties choose not to mediate their disputes and to have it resolved in a more informal and cost effective manner outside of the court system.

If you are ready to negotiate your financial future, please call (808) 649-8318 in Maui or (310) 867-4840 in Los Angeles, or contact SP Larner via www.SettlementIsAnArt.com or RESOLVED@SPLARNER.COM for a free one-hour consultation. During this time, you will learn how the mediation process can be most effective as the ideal, logical alternative. You will receive a mediation workbook, and Dr. Larner will address any questions or concerns.

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Philadelphia, PA, USA, 06/18/2017 /SubmitPressRelease123/

As the weather warms motorcyclists are more common on our streets and highways. The rest of us need to be more aware of them and be more willing to share the road with those on two wheels. All too often negligent drivers injure or kill motorcyclists because they’re distracted, misjudge distances or simply don’t notice the motorcycle says Philadelphia motorcycle accident lawyer Rand Spear.

Motorcycle accidents are far too common in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

In Fair Haven, New Jersey, three people were hospitalized after an accident involving a car and three motorcycles last month. Local police reported the car collided with three motorcycles at a local intersection, according to NJ 101.5. The driver and two motorcyclists went to the hospital for treatment.

A motorcyclist was killed in Logan Township, in Blair County, Pennsylvania, after he was struck by a pickup truck earlier this month, according to WJAC. Police stated the motorcyclist was traveling north when the truck entered his lane in front of him, causing a collision. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

A passenger on a motorcycle was killed in a motorcycle crash in late May in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, reports Penn Live. The motorcycle collided head-on with a sedan on Route 15 southbound at Route 581 in East Pennsboro Township. The motorcycle operator was sent to the hospital and was in critical condition. The sedan made a left turn in front of the motorcycle when the two vehicles collided.

An off-duty Bucks County sheriff’s deputy was killed in a motorcycle accident in May in East Rockhill Township, reports CBS Philly. 48 year old Keith Clymer was killed when his motorcycle hit a truck that turned into his path on Route 313. The truck driver lacked a valid driver’s license because it had been suspended through at least 2023 due to multiple convictions for driving while intoxicated. He was turning into his driveway at the time of the crash and reportedly smelled of alcohol at the time of the accident.

Many motorcycle accidents happen when a vehicle cuts in front of a motorcycle, often making a left turn through the lane with an oncoming motorcycle. If the vehicle driver is distracted, fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs this may be the result of poor judgement or failing to make sure it’s safe to turn the vehicle.

A driver may see the motorcycle but misjudge its speed or distance because he or she isn’t used to driving around motorcycles, which because they’re smaller than other vehicles, may appear to be farther away or moving slower than they actually are.

Motorcyclists can improve their chances of being seen by always using their headlight and wearing bright clothing. The seriousness of injuries may be reduced if a helmet is worn along with protective boots, gloves and pants.

If you or a loved one were injured in a motorcycle accident, don’t wait to speak to a personal injury lawyer about your case. Protect your rights, visit us on the web or call Philadelphia and New Jersey motorcycle accident lawyer Rand Spear today at 877-GET-RAND.

source: http://randspear.com/2017/06/14/accidents-come-warns-philadelphia-motorcycle-accident-lawyer-rand-spear/

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Pedestrian accidents often involve people walking across streets and into the path of negligent drivers, but not always. Many pedestrians walking along the side of the road are struck by vehicles driven by those who are distracted, intoxicated, fatigued or simply not paying attention. Unfortunately, Boca car accident lawyer Joe Osborne says, just because you’re not in the road doesn’t mean you’re out of danger from a negligent driver.

One example is what happened in Englewood last month, according to WWSB. Maria Blanco-Taha was walking her dog in the grass along the side of Headley Road, facing oncoming traffic, when she was struck by a car driven by Kyle Dilley. He was reaching into the back seat of his car when he lost control of it, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Blanco-Taha was taken to a hospital where she later died of her injuries. Dilley’s been charged with careless driving.

About 10% of all accidents involving vehicles and pedestrians happen off streets and highways, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). The agency estimates that in 2013 4,735 pedestrians were killed in accidents involving vehicles on or near a public roadway (not counting in parking lots and driveways) and another estimated 66,000 pedestrians were injured in traffic crashes across the country.

On average that year a pedestrian was killed every two hours and injured every eight minutes in vehicle accidents. If NHTSA estimates are correct that means about 470 pedestrians were killed and 6,600 injured in accidents that didn’t occur on a roadway.

Florida is an especially bad state when it comes to pedestrian accidents. In 2013 NHTSA states that in Florida there were a total of 2,407 fatal accidents, 501 of them involving pedestrians. Florida was second only to California in number of pedestrian accidents. It was also second behind Delaware in the pedestrian fatality rate per 100,000 residents.

State percentages of pedestrian fatalities compared to total traffic fatalities ranged from a low of 0.7% (North Dakota) to a high of 45% (District of Columbia) while the national average was 14.5%. Florida was 20.8%.

Nearly three-quarters of all pedestrian accident fatalities occurred in urban areas in 2013. In NHTSA’s list of cities with a population greater than 500,000 people Jacksonville ranked as the biggest Florida city at number 13 with a population of 835,508. It had a total of 33 pedestrian fatalities.

Slightly smaller San Francisco had 18 and slightly larger Indianapolis had 20.

Philadelphia is nearly twice the size of Jacksonville but had only three more pedestrian fatalities.

Chicago, more than three times the size of Jacksonville, had less pedestrian fatalities with 27.

If you’re walking you need to be vigilant of the traffic that’s near you. Face oncoming traffic so if it appears a vehicle may leave the roadway and towards you, you may have a chance to try to avoid it. Be especially careful when walking across driveways, entrances and exits to parking lots. Drivers may be more focused on reaching their destination than noticing pedestrians in their way.

If you or a loved one suffered an injury as a pedestrian in an accident caused by a vehicle, contact Boca car accident lawyer Joe Osborne at (561) 800-4011 or fill out this online contact form. You can discuss your case, how the law may apply and your best legal options to protect your rights and obtain compensation for your injuries.

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