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“Health care fraud” is something of an umbrella term that encompasses a variety of crimes related to the healthcare and insurance industries. According to the National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association, healthcare fraud costs taxpayers $68 billion every year and accounts for between three and 10 percent of all healthcare spending in the United States.

Generally speaking, fraud crimes are white collar crimes that involve money. These are not violent offenses, however, they still inflict suffering on victims. In recent years, prosecutors at both the state and federal levels have stepped up their efforts to pursue charges against individuals suspected of fraud offenses.

In 2016, for example, federal agents charged about 300 people with healthcare fraud offenses. The individuals charged included 30 doctors. An NBC News report states that some of the charges alleged that physicians were billing for treatments that weren’t necessary, or for services they never provided. In one case, five individuals were charged with a Medicare and Medicaid scam involving $86 million in kickbacks.

Also in recent years, rising healthcare costs and shifting federal laws regarding healthcare have caused lawmakers to take a hard look at fraud involving the healthcare and insurance sectors.

What Types of Crimes Are Considered Health Care Fraud?

Healthcare fraud can take many forms. For example, a physician who manipulates paperwork to receive a larger reimbursement for treating a patient engages in healthcare fraud. In some cases, doctors wrongfully bill each portion of a procedure in separate claims — a practice known as unbundling. Doctors’ offices have also been caught billing a patient for a service that is more costly than the one actually rendered. This is known as upcoding. And when physicians get paid for sending someone else a referral, they can be charged with receiving kickbacks.

Individuals can also be prosecuted for healthcare fraud if they lie on insurance forms for purposes of receiving a payout or a benefit. Patients have also been charged with healthcare fraud for using another person’s identity or health insurance to obtain treatment.

Intent Is Important

Fraud cases, including healthcare fraud, turn on the element of intent. That is, the person committing the alleged offense must have intended to commit fraud. Just because the end result was a fraudulent act doesn’t necessarily mean the person is guilty. If there was no intent to steal, the individual has a strong defense to a fraud charge.

Health Care Fraud Is a Serious Crime with Harsh Consequences

If you have been charged with a fraud crime at the state or federal level, it’s important to work with a skilled Texas fraud crimes defense lawyer. An experienced health care criminal defense attorney can help you explore all of the options available to you, including the possibility of a plea agreement or a reduction in the charges pending against you.  

Sources:

http://www.bcbsm.com/health-care-fraud/fraud-statistics.html
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/feds-arrest-275-nation-s-largest-health-care-fraud-bust-n597006

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Airports are one of the most congested areas in major cities, because they are often located in places with high vehicle traffic and industrial processes. As a result, airport pollution has become one of the persistent problems for city officials, as they grapple with the long-term effects of bad air. There is hope, however, as some airports are taking the initiative to push through measures to lower pollution.

“There is really no optimum way to lower the amount of indoor pollutants at airports without first addressing how to reduce outdoor pollution at these places,” stated Kevin Wood, Camfil USA Vice President Sales & Marketing. “That is why you are seeing more initiatives at major airports aimed at lowering the amount of airborne pollutants. This may be a key aspect of improving indoor air quality.”

Sobering Airport Pollution Statistics

Vehicle exhaust and factory emissions are among the most common causes of airport pollution in major urban areas.

And far from being just a nuisance, airport pollution has become a real health care issue throughout the world.

Fine particulate matter and ozone emissions from civil aircraft are responsible for around 16,000 premature deaths annually across the world, according to a study carried out by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US. (1)

“We found that unregulated emissions from [planes flying] above 3,000 feet were responsible for most of the deaths,” stated Professor Steven Barrett, the author of the study and an aeronautical engineer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge. “Regulators need to explicitly consider the impact of cruise emissions on human health.”

The challenge is that many of the pollutants generated at airports are particulate matter (PM) that is microscopic in size, much smaller than a strand of human hair and capable of being inhaled or swallowed.

Once inside the bloodstream, PM can burrow deep into the lungs and cause a number of respiratory problems.

The study also found that worldwide, an estimated 8,000 fatalities each year are caused by pollution generated by planes at cruising altitude, which is typically 35,000 feet.

Researchers had previously thought that the most dangerous emissions from aircraft occurred at takeoff and during landings, but this new study contradicts that belief.

But despite the challenge of airport pollution, researchers are convinced that the problem is manageable.

For example, sulfur is a significant component of jet fuel and has a damaging effect on human beings, but according to Barrett, it would cost only five cents a gallon in the U.S. to remove most of the sulfur in jet fuel.

Minnesota Airport Takes Steps to Reduce Airport Pollution

Officials who operate the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport are trying to do their part to lower air pollution. 

Per a report by MPR News, the airport implemented new procedures two years ago, which requires airplanes to remain at cruising altitude for a longer period of time, rather than just approaching the airport.

According to Metropolitan Airports Commission Executive Director and CEO Brian Ryks, the new procedures are having a positive effect. (2)

“By keeping the aircraft throttle pulled back, they burn less fuel,” Ryks stated. “And consequently, [they] emit less carbon dioxide exhaust than they would using a traditional, staged descent to the runway.”

The new procedures have resulted in planes burning three million fewer gallons of fuel per year, and airport officials estimate that thousands of metric tons of carbon dioxide would be reduced in the airport area and adjacent communities affected by airport pollution.

This is significant, because a recent study has found that airport pollution has a wider impact than previously thought.

The Minnesota Post published a study that found that, (3) “a significant fraction of urban dwellers living near airports likely receive most of their outdoor [particle matter] exposure from airports rather than roadway traffic.”

Much of those pollutants are composed of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide that is released through jet exhaust vapors. These pollutants have been linked to serious ailments such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Another study found that children who lived near Logan International Airport in Boston were, “four times more likely to exhibit signs of undiagnosed asthma than children living in communities further away, even after taking into account socioeconomic and other factors.”

This all points to the importance of reducing airport pollution levels in order to improve health conditions for those working at the airports, and for residents in nearby neighborhoods.

Clean Air Solutions for Airport Pollution

Camfil offers airport grade air filters  that can be used in fresh air intake systems, or in recirculation air systems. Camfil recognizes that many pollutants inside airports are generated by outdoor contamination, and our filters are designed to eliminate particulate pollutants and molecular pollutants.

Please visit our website for more information about the clean air solutions we provide for airports.

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http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/10/101005-planes-pollution-deaths-science-environment/
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2017/04/17/airports-new-approach-saves-jet-fuel-improves-air-quality
https://www.minnpost.com/second-opinion/2014/06/airport-pollution-may-have-been-seriously-underestimated-study-suggests

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Parents today face a lot of challenges. Back in the day, parents had to worry about things like their children watching too much television or maybe pigging out on junk food in the middle of the night. The internet didn’t exist, and kids rode their bikes until the street lights turned on. Teenagers hung out at the mall or spent hours on the phone.

The twenty-first century is a lot different. Today, young people and teenagers do more communicating online than they do in person. It’s common for teens to maintain multiple social media accounts, and the majority of teens (73%) own a smartphone. For today’s teenagers, social media is simply part of everyday life. Because they have grown up with it, they don’t always know when online behavior crosses the line from innocent to illegal.

A portmanteau of “sex” and “texting,” sexting occurs when a person transmits an explicit photo or message to another via email or text. In most cases, sexting involves sending nude photos or suggestive images to someone else. According to Scientific American, sexting is more common than you might think. Research shows that about 50% of Americans admit their phones contain racy photos — and while 77% say they only sext with a significant other, 16% have sent explicit pictures to a stranger.  

And the age group most likely to sext? It’s 18 to 24-year-olds. A whopping 70% of people in this demographic admit to sexting.

Sexting Laws in Texas

Under Texas law, it’s illegal for a person under age 18 to send a sexually explicit electronic image to another underage individual. However, an exception to the statute gives a minor a defense if they sent the image to someone they were in a relationship with and the parties were no more than two years apart in age.

Texas law generally treats teen sexting as a misdemeanor. However, a conviction will result in a criminal record. Teens may be able to have their criminal record expunged upon turning 18, but this is not guaranteed. Teens convicted under the statute also face a fine of up to $500 and a mandatory education class on the dangers of sexting (and mom or dad must attend, too).

It’s also important to understand that federal law can come into play in these cases. The Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools to End the Exploitation of Children Today Act of 2003 (PROTECT Act) makes it illegal to possess, distribute, receive, or produce obscene images of underage individuals engaged in sexually explicit conduct.

Contact an Experienced Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer If Your Child Has Been Charged with an Internet Crime

Many teenagers view sexting as a harmless activity. However, sexting can be quite serious depending on the ages of the parties involved. If you’re the parent of a teen, talk to your child about the consequences of breaking the law.

Sources:

73% of Teens Have Access to a Smartphone; 15% Have Only a Basic Phone

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/sext-much-if-so-youre-not-alone/
http://www.criminaldefenselawyer.com/resources/teen-sexting-texas.htm
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=82R&Bill=SB407

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A DUI conviction can have an enormous impact on a person’s life. Getting convicted of drunk driving leaves an individual with a criminal record that follows them from job to job. For people in certain professions, such as teaching, commercial driving, or childcare, it can even prevent them from working in their chosen field.

In Colorado, outrage is brewing over allegations that thousands of DUI convictions handed down in the state are unlawful after allegations surfaced that a technician responsible for certifying the states breathalyzer machines forged his signature on over 100 records in 2013.

Even more alarming, the Denver Post reports that a former laboratory director’s signature still appears on public health certificates used to prove that breathalyzer machines are correctly calibrated more than a year after she left the Colorado Department of Public Health — meaning the machines have not been re-inspected or recertified since her departure.

State’s Breathalyzer Certifications in Doubt After Admission of Forgery

The report explains that the certifications are critical, as DUI convictions depend on breathalyzer machines being correctly calibrated to measure the alcohol content in a person’s breath. Under Colorado law, experts aren’t allowed to testify as to a breathalyzer’s accuracy, which means that prosecutors must rely on the certificates signed by technicians authorized to test the machines and sign off on them.

Currently, there are 200 breathalyzer machines operating in 165 law enforcement agencies throughout Colorado.

According to one former electronics specialist who worked in a Colorado state lab, he saw a supervisor tell three people — none of whom were technicians and two who weren’t even employed by the state —to calibrate and validate the machines and then forge his name on the certificates. When the electronics specialist objected to the order, the supervisor overruled him. The specialist said he quit in 2015.

Governor’s Counsel Says No Evidence of Misconduct

According to one estimate, there are at least 130 forged certificates on machines in use in Colorado police departments. In an email to the Denver Post, Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper’s legal counsel stated that the governor’s office does not believe there’s a need for an independent investigation and that “a thorough review already has been done, and no evidence of misconduct was found.”

The article states that criminal defense attorneys in Colorado’s Weld County have been able to get 33 DUI cases dismissed after proving that the breathalyzers used in those cases were incorrectly calibrated, causing them to record blood alcohol levels that were artificially high. The story states that other criminal defense attorneys in Colorado are currently working to bring other cases under new review.

Sources:

http://www.denverpost.com/2017/03/14/colorado-dui-convictions-forgery-attorneys/  

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The teenage years are a vulnerable time of life. Teens are learning how to navigate the transitional period between adolescence and adulthood. They are changing physically and emotionally, and may look like they’re all grown up, but the truth is, their brains will not be fully developed until they are in their mid-twenties. That means that teenagers are not always able to make the best decisions. Unfortunately, one of the decisions that often comes up during those vulnerable years is whether they should start using drugs or alcohol, reveals the experts at the medically supervised detox center Serenity at Summit.

What is it that makes teens decide to use drugs or alcohol? It could be a number of things. The following are ten of the most common reasons that a teenager may try drugs or alcohol and go on to abuse them.

1. Peer Pressure

Peer pressure can cause just about anyone to do something that they know isn’t a great idea, but it’s especially powerful during the teenage years. Insecurities can be overwhelming for the average teen, and fitting in with other kids is often a high priority. That makes saying no when offered drugs and alcohol difficult. Saying no can have negative consequences – being laughed at, bullied, or rejected, just to name a few. But, more often than not, peer pressure is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. While teens may feel like they are fitting in with their peers, they may be becoming drug or alcohol abusers or addicts.

2. To Feel Like an Adult

Throughout the ages, adolescents have wanted to feel like they are all grown up – it isn’t a modern phenomenon. “I’m not a kid anymore” is something that parents of teenagers hear frequently, especially when their teen wants privileges that come with age, like drinking alcohol. It isn’t surprising that they are attracted to the things that make them feel older and more sophisticated. Drinking, smoking, and using drugs can enhance that feeling. Unfortunately, what usually happens is they overestimate their level of maturity and underestimate their vulnerability.

3. Modeling Parents’ Habits

Kids who grow up with parents who use drugs or alcohol usually follow suit. That’s what they know and what they have learned. And, of course, if parents are using or drinking, teens also have easy access. Although some teens will act in an opposite manner, shunning all substances when they have seen the negative consequences that drug and alcohol use cause, they tend to be the exception to the rule.

4. Curiosity

Kids are curious. The desire to try new things, see how something feels, or what all of the hoopla is about can all be things that tempt a teenager to try drugs or alcohol. Typically, teens have some degree of independence that they didn’t when they were younger, and that mixed with natural curiosity can make trying drugs or alcohol very appealing. Sadly, the urge to try new things can be the first step toward substance abuse and addiction down the road.

5. Boredom

Anyone who is bored can easily get into trouble – especially a restless adolescent. That chance only increases when a teen has friends who are bored too. Passing the time with a couple of beers with a group of buddies can not only seem like a great idea, but it can also lead to the slippery slope of addiction.

6. Self-Medicating

Being a teenager isn’t easy. Some teens struggle with emotional pain and are especially vulnerable to drug and alcohol use or abuse. Just as many adults do, teens may begin using substances as a way to self-medicate the emotional distress they are feeling. They quickly learn that drinking or using drugs is a way to numb their feelings – at least for a while. For teens that live in a conflicted home environment, the risk of using drugs or alcohol as a way to self-medicate is even higher. Unfortunately, this “solution” is often the precursor to addiction.

7. Rebellion

The teenage years are the time when kids are trying to assert their independence and separate themselves from the authority of their parents. It’s typical for a teenager to push the envelope regarding the rules and boundaries that their parents have set. This can be especially true when they have parents who are overprotective and untrusting. All teens, but especially those in situations such as those, are at risk for rebelling by using drugs or alcohol.

8. Ignorance

Kids in general don’t always know what is good for them and what isn’t. This isn’t because they lack intelligence, it’s simply because they don’t have the life experience to make sound decisions. Trying drugs or alcohol may seem innocent enough to teenagers, they may think that there is no harm in trying it – because they are ignorant to the risks. It may look to them like the kids who are using drugs or alcohol are having fun and they are the ones missing out. What they don’t understand is that thinking “What could go wrong?” or “Why not?” can be very dangerous mindsets.

9. They Want to Have Fun

Partying with friends sounds fun – that’s no surprise. What wouldn’t be fun about spending time with friends, sharing in the fun they seem to be having with drugs and alcohol? It probably seems silly, enjoyable, and entertaining. The experience will make for great stories on Monday at school. Of course, what they don’t understand is the potential for negative consequences – injuries, arrests, assaults, sexual wrongdoings, addiction, and even death are all things that can happen quickly when teenagers party with drugs or alcohol.

10. They Have Become Addicted

No one, including teens, begins using drugs or drinking alcohol with the intention of becoming addicted. Because of their age and inexperience, teens may think that nothing bad will happen to them. They may even think that addiction only happens to the homeless, down-on-their-luck, old men who have been drinking or using for years. Of course, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Addiction can sneak up quickly and without a person even realizing it’s happening. And it can happen to anyone, regardless of his or her age.

Talk to Your Teens About the Dangers of Drugs and Alcohol

The best thing that you can do to help your teen avoid the dangers of substance abuse and addiction is to talk to them. Keep the paths of communication open, not only about drugs and alcohol, but also about their life, their friends, and their feelings. And if your teen does become a drug or alcohol user or abuser, get them help right away. Addiction isn’t a phase that they will outgrow it’s something that almost always requires professional help to overcome. Reach out to find out more about what Serenity at Summit has to offer with their medically supervised drug detox program.

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Drug use is widespread and prevalent in nearly every community across the country. Every major city and many small towns have task forces that are dedicated to getting drugs off the streets and keeping citizens safe. Teenagers and young adults are especially at risk. But in order to fight this battle with drug abuse, we have to know the facts about teen drug use.

The following are 10 compelling facts about teen drug use that you need to know.

Prescription Drugs

These days, the pressure to try drugs is greater than it ever has been, and it starts earlier – most middle school kids are exposed to drugs now. The challenge of educating kids is nothing new, and many parents and educators are facing the challenge and talking to kids to help keep them safe. And some teens are listening; they understand the dangers of trying drugs like cocaine and heroin. Unfortunately, they don’t always understand the dangers of medications that are prescribed by doctors.

Drug use today is taking on a new face – prescription drug abuse and addiction. Because teens know that these medications are prescribed, they may feel that they are safer to try, they may have seen parents or other adults use them. But there are two important facts to know about prescription medications:

Fact #1: More teens die from prescription drugs than from cocaine and heroin combined, due to the fact that they believe they are safer.

Fact #2: While the U.S. represents only 5% of the world’s population, it is responsible for 75% of the drugs taken worldwide. And, 60% of teens that abuse prescription medications get them from friends and family for free.

It’s absolutely imperative that as we educate teens (and younger kids) about drug use, we talk to them about the dangers of prescription and over-the-counter drugs as well.

Teenage Smoking is Still a Problem

While it’s declined dramatically over the last decade overall, smoking cigarettes is still an issue for teens. When they encounter peer pressure and the choice of what substance to try, cigarettes are often the winner.

Fact #3: As many as 20% of teens have smoked cigarettes in the past month.

Fact #4: Since it started to become an accepted alternative to smoking cigarettes, smokeless tobacco has continued to increase in popularity among teenagers.

Fact #5: It is estimated that as many as three million people born between 1990 and 2000 will die as adults from a smoking-related illness. Over 50% of those people will have picked up the habit as teenagers.

While we have been better about teaching our kids the dangers of smoking, we have to do even more. Teens with parents who smoke are more likely to start smoking themselves. As parents, we have to set a better example when it comes to smoking, by giving teens a real-life example of what it is to kick the habit.

Illegal Drugs

Despite knowing the dangers, some teens will try illicit street drugs. Marijuana is fast becoming the most abused drug in the country, and even though its use is being made legal in many states, teens are abusing it in illegal manners. Whether you believe that it is a gateway drug or not, the use of marijuana by teens is a problem and it often introduces them to more dangerous illicit drugs.

Fact #6: By the time teenagers reach the 12th grade about half of them will have abused an illegal drug at least once.

Fact #7: High school seniors are using marijuana more often than they are smoking cigarettes.

Illegal drugs are often found at parties, both with high school and college age students. Our best defense is to arm our teens with the information that they need in order to be able to make the choice to say no.

Some Unexpected Substances

All of the above substances are what you might think of as typical drugs that people, including teens, abuse. However, there are some substances that you may not expect to have potential for abuse.

Fact #8: Aerosols, glues, and other household items are some of the most commonly abused substances that teens use. Huffing, or inhaling, the gases produced by aerosols and the fumes produced by household chemicals in order to feel a high isn’t something that typically crosses parents’ minds when they think about drug abuse and their kids.

Fact #9: Over half of high school seniors don’t consider the use of steroids to be dangerous or addictive.

As parents, we have to be aware that substance abuse doesn’t always mean an illicit or prescription drug addiction. Substances that teens will try may be in your home or garage right now. These types of abuses may be hard to spot, so we must educate ourselves on them to know what to look for.

Fact #10: Parents Can Make a Difference in Teen Drug Abuse

While the above facts may seem very disheartening, there is good news about teenage drug use. That is, that as parents, we can make a difference in teens’ lives and help them to be able to avoid becoming a statistic in the battle against substance abuse and addiction. It is up to us to equip our kids with the tools that they need to be able to make the right decisions when it comes to drug and alcohol use. Keeping the lines of communication open, educating teens and younger children about the dangers of drug and alcohol use, and being supportive and understanding about the challenges they are facing are our best defenses against substance abuse.

If you believe that your teenager is already abusing drugs or alcohol, the time to get help for them is now. There are many treatment facilities that are equipped to help teenagers with substance abuse issues. Don’t delay in seeking treatment; you could be saving your teen from a lifetime of addiction, or worse.

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Philadelphia, PA, USA, 06/07/2017 /SubmitPressRelease123/

Go to any carnival or outdoor festival and youre likely to see a bounce house. Big and colorful, they attract kids like nothing else. But are they safe? Most parents dont think twice about letting their kids hop inside a bounce house. After all, how harmful can air be?

As it turns out, bounce houses are more dangerous than you might think and research shows that injuries caused by bounce houses are on the rise in a big way.

Pediatric ER Doctor Says Bounce House Injuries Are Skyrocketing

According to a CNN report, a pediatric emergency room physician saw so many bounce house injuries in the ER he decided to look at the statistics to see how widespread the problem really is.

Dr. Gary Smith of Nationwide Childrens Hospital in Columbus, Ohio found that bounce house related injuries rose an astonishing 1,500% between 1995 and 2010. Thats thousand, not hundred. Furthermore, bounce house injuries doubled between 2008 and 2010.

While most bounce house injuries involve concussions and broken bones, research also shows that children are at risk of heat exhaustion and other heat-related injuries inside a bounce house.

A University of Georgia study shows that temperatures inside a bounce house can be as high as seven degrees hotter than outside air temperatures. Because kids are more sensitive to heat than adults, children are at a much higher risk of heat-related illnesses when they spend extended amounts of time in a bounce house.

Tips to Keep Your Child Safe in a Bounce House

As any parent knows, you cant keep your child encased in protective bubble wrap (as much as you might want to). Part of being a good parent means allowing your child to explore and go on adventures. Its a delicate balance between keeping your child out of harms way and letting them enjoy life.

However, there are several things you can do to decrease your childs risk of suffering a serious personal injury. If youre going to let your child play in a bounce house, Dr. Smith recommends the following safety tips:

Children under age six should not play inside bounce houses. Use your judgment when it comes to children with developmental delays.
Never leave a child alone in a bounce house. Parents should always stay within sight, so they can keep an eye on their child.
Although its best to have just one child bouncing at a time, Dr. Smith admits that this is unrealistic, as kids will naturally want to play together. Instead, restrict kids to bouncing with children of similar sizes or ages to minimize the risk of injury.

Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer Discusses Summer Safety

Philadelphia personal injury lawyer Joel J. Kofsky states, Summer is a time for kids to get outside and explore. Bounce houses are a huge hit with young kids, and parents can let their children enjoy them, but its important to make safety a top priority. You know your child best. Always stay nearby and monitor your child any time he or she is playing inside a bounce house.

If your child has been injured in a bounce house or at a fair or carnival, help is available. Protect your rights by getting in touch with a Philadelphia personal injury attorney as soon as possible.

Sources:

http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/26/health/bounce-house-injuries/
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160801114201.htm

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Philadelphia, PA, USA, 06/09/2017 /SubmitPressRelease123/

If you imagine a hit and run accident you may think of a speeding car dashing through a red light or a drunk driver’s car careening down the street late at night hitting someone driving at the wrong place at the wrong time. Sometimes the offending vehicle may be far larger than you imagine. It could be a tractor-trailer says Philadelphia truck accident lawyer Rand Spear.

The occupant of a car, a 25-year old man, was killed after a tractor-trailer slammed into the car on the westbound Cross Bronx Expressway in Manhattan in March, according to WPIX. The truck driver didn’t pull over at the time but was later stopped by police at a truck stop.

An Arkansas woman was killed in a hit and run crash involving a tractor-trailer on Interstate 70 in Kansas earlier this month, reports KAKE. She was picking up debris along the side of the highway. The debris had fallen off her vehicle. The Kansas Highway Patrol states a commercial truck that was in the left lane went left of center, struck her and left the scene.

A 24-year-old man was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer in January in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, according to WGAL. The driver left the scene but was apprehended by the police several hours later. The hit and run occurred along Interstate 81 in the early morning in Silver Spring Township. A tractor-trailer driven by a New York resident pulled over in the northbound lanes, he got out of the truck and was hit by another tractor-trailer.

There could be many reasons why a tractor-trailer driver leaves the scene of an accident.

The driver may hope to get away without being held accountable.

If the driver is convicted of a crime he or she may lose their commercial driver’s license and be unable to work.

Depending on the circumstances, given the size of the truck, the driver may not realize he or she hit anyone or anything.

The driver may have been asleep, fatigued or under the influence of drugs or alcohol and unable to understand what was going on.

If you’ve been involved in this kind of accident, contact the police and get medical attention for any injuries. If you weren’t injured, as far as you can tell, you should get a physical exam as quickly as possible because injury symptoms may be delayed. You should also contact an attorney to learn about your legal rights.

State Farm Insurance also has this advice if you’ve been involved in a hit and run. Get as much information about the driver, car and accident as possible, including:

The license plate number and the state where it was issued

The vehicle’s make, model and color

Description of damage to the other vehicle

The direction the other vehicle was headed

Take photos of the damage to your vehicle

The location, time and cause of the accident.

Ask witnesses if they have any information about the accident. If they give you or the police a statement, get their names and contact information. Don’t chase after the fleeing driver. You may miss getting eyewitness accounts and the police may wonder if you’re the one who’s really at fault.

Have you been injured in a semi-truck hit and run accident? Don’t wait to speak to a personal injury lawyer about your case. Protect your rights by visiting us on the web or by calling New Jersey and Philadelphia truck accident lawyer Rand Spear now at 877-GET-RAND.

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Boca Raton, FL, USA, 06/09/2017 /SubmitPressRelease123/

A head on collision with a truck on a highway would be a nightmare come true. Unfortunately it was the reality for a Fernandina Beach man who was driving on I-95 in southern Georgia last month. A vehicle going the wrong way on a highway could have a number of causes, but negligence would almost certainly be a factor says Boca car accident lawyer Joe Osborne.

Head on collisions, especially when they involve a passenger vehicle and a much larger commercial truck, have a high rate of serious injuries and fatalities. This accident took the life of the driver of an SUV, which was struck by a Federal Express semi-truck hauling tandem trailers that crossed a divider barrier and went into the opposite lanes, reports the Florida Times-Union. The driver and a passenger in the truck were not injured.

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) issued a report of a study of wrong way crashes occurring on interstate freeways and expressways throughout the state from 2009 to 2013. During that time 280 crashes occurred causing more than 400 injuries and 75 deaths.

Study results include:

The majority of wrong way travel starts from entering the freeway/expressway from an exit ramp.

Weekends and early morning hours were more common times for wrong way crashes.

Alcohol and/or drugs were involved in 45% of wrong way crashes. That’s more than 16 times the proportion for freeway/expressway crashes in general for Florida.

The majority of wrong way crashes (71%) happened when in dark conditions, while overall only 29% of accidents happened when it was dark.

Drivers younger than 30 years old accounted for 42% of the wrong way crashes, which is 8% less than the number of all crashes attributable to that age group.

Drivers 75 years old and older accounted for 4.6% of all the wrong way crashes in the study. This is more than three times the proportion from statewide trends on overall freeway/expressway crashes (1.4%). FDOT concluded these older drivers are more at higher risk of being in, if not causing, a wrong way-related crash.

About 75% of wrong way crashes happened in urban areas and 25% in rural areas.

The areas where wrong way crashes were most common were District 2 (49, Northeastern Florida), Turnpike System (49), District 6 (37, South Florida) and District 5 (35, Central Florida).

If you’re driving down the highway or street and see another vehicle headed towards you, you literally might not believe your eyes, especially if you’re driving at night or when visibility is poor. But these accidents happen and we represent those who suffer injuries, and the families of people killed, due to negligent drivers traveling the wrong way.

If you or a loved one suffered an injury caused in a vehicle accident involving a head on collision, 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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Dallas, 06/07/2017 /SubmitPressRelease123/

A recent case out of Albuquerque, New Mexico highlights one of those nightmare scenarios you hope never happens to you — getting arrested for a crime when you are actually the victim.

According to reports, a 40-year-old dispatcher for the Kirtland Air Force Base Fire Department, and a military veteran himself, was recently arrested for “stealing” his own identity.

As impossible as it is to believe, police used surveillance footage of a man who bore no physical resemblance to the victim to incorrectly identify the victim as the thief. The surveillance footage showed the actual criminal — a much younger man with totally different facial features — attempting to cash a check using the victim’s driver’s license, which he stole in the fall of 2015.

From there, police used the fraudulent check to track down the victim’s license number and obtain an arrest warrant for fraud and forgery.

Identity Theft Victim Sues Police Department and City Legal Department

After his arrest, the identity theft victim filed a lawsuit against both the police department and the city’s legal department, claiming they failed to investigate properly prior to requesting and issuing an arrest warrant.

False Arrests Happen More Often Than You Might Think

As terrifying as the foregoing scenario is, it’s unfortunately not an isolated incident. A CNN article points out that the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Colorado identified an astounding 237 cases of false arrest in just a two-year period.

In one case, a mother with no criminal record was arrested for robbery when police confused her with another woman from another state who happened to have a similar first and last name.

The two women had different middle names, however, and the woman who was wrongfully arrested was seven years older than the actual perpetrator; she also didn’t have a tattoo on her forearm, whereas the other woman did.

In 2009, Denver’s Department of Safety discovered that warrants had been issued against the wrong person 51 times.

The problem is also widespread across the country. In New York, a man was wrongfully arrested twice, even after he received a $120,000 wrongful arrest settlement stemming from the first wrongful arrest case.

It’s not a stretch to say that a little more in-depth police investigative work could have prevented these innocent people from experiencing a terrifying ordeal.

Have You Been the Victim of a False Arrest?

When you’re innocent of a crime, it’s an understatement to say that a false arrest and false accusations can be emotionally exhausting and frightening. If you’ve been the victim of police misconduct, malicious prosecution, or a false arrest, it’s important to get legal help right away.

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https://www.abqjournal.com/976473/identity-theft-victim-sues-apd.html
http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/02/15/colorado.mistaken.identity.arrest/

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