Dallas, 04/21/2017 /SubmitPressRelease123/

Once you pass your driver’s test and get your license, the only road rules you have to think about are the traffic laws that govern all regular motorists.

For truckers, however, the rules are more complicated. The safety of everyone on the road depends on truck drivers complying with the federal and state regulations that govern commercial vehicles, carriers, and operators.

Special Licensing

Truck operators must pass both a knowledge test and a skills test to obtain their commercial driver’s license (CDL). Once an individual has a CDL, they are also subject to enhanced penalties if they violate traffic laws and drinking and driving laws. Truckers who drive specific types of trucks, such as trucks with double or triple trailers, must also obtain special endorsements before they’re allowed to drive these special vehicles.

Hours-of-Service

Set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), federal hours-of-service rules apply to all cargo-carrying commercial trucks in the U.S. regardless of which state they’re driving in. Under the hours-of-service rule, truckers are permitted to drive up to 11 consecutive hours after at least 10 consecutive off-duty hours. Truckers must also log their hours, and a new rule requires them to switch to electronic logbooks starting December 18, 2017.  

Weight and Length Standards

Semi-trucks are subject to weight limits that depend on whether they are a single axle truck or a tandem axle truck. On any interstate highway, the maximum gross vehicle weight for any truck is 80,000 pounds. There are also maximum length standards for tractor-trailers.

Physical Exams

Just like airline pilots, truck drivers must also undergo a physical exam at least once every 24 months. Per FMCSA rules, the exam must be conducted by an authorized examiner. The exam checks for high blood pressure, impaired vision, respiratory conditions, alcohol or drug use, and several other basic health problems that could potentially cause a driver to become impaired while driving.

Texas truck accident lawyer Amy Witherite explains, “Driving a semi-truck is a big responsibility. These are massive vehicles that can cause a serious amount of damage in a crash. These federal rules are in place to ensure that everyone stays as safe as possible on the road.”   

If you have been injured in a semi-truck accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Don’t wait to speak to an attorney. Call an experienced Texas truck accident lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your case.

https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration/commercial-drivers-license
https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/hours-of-service
https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/Freight/sw/overview/index.htm
https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/medical/driver-medical-requirements/dot-medical-exam-and-commercial-motor-vehicle-certification
https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/hours-service/elds/electronic-logging-devices

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Alcohol and drug addiction are epidemics that are sweeping the nation. Regardless of age, gender, social class, race and any other status, drug addiction is a problem that touches them all. Chances are, you know someone that suffers from one of these problems. You also may wish you had known the signs they were headed for this situation, but just didn’t have the information that would have let you know when it was time to intervene and recommend an addiction treatment center.

For additional information on this subject read The Five Most Important Signs of Drug Addiction to Know.

Today, there is more information and statistics out there about drug addiction or alcohol abuse than ever before. Unfortunately, even with all this insight, the following statistics are still true:

80% of the time doctors prescribe opioids, it’s a bad idea.
In the past few years, more people have died from overdoses (33,000), than from car accidents – including celebrities such as Michael Jackson and Prince.
There are 50 million Americans suffering from chronic pain now. Each of these people are at risk for potential addiction.
Since the 1980s nine out of 10 doctors have prescribed opioids for pain over other drug options.

Source URL: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/a-way-to-predict-wholl-become-a-drug-addict/

If you want to know if someone you love is teetering on the edge of active drug addiction or alcoholism, or ensure they don’t reach this point in the future, read the information here. These signs will let you know if your loved one is on a one-way path to substance abuse.

High levels of anxiety

When faced with a new challenge, how does your loved one react? A certain level of anxiety is to be expected and, in some situations, even serve as a motivating force. However, when the anxiety becomes extreme, the person may feel desperate for relief. Many addicts were once perfectionists who sought approval for any and everything they did. Feelings of extreme anxiety can push a person to seek relief from drugs or to engage in other destructive behavior.

Reducing anxiety can be challenging, but a step in the right direction when it comes to preventing substance use disorder down the road.

Pharmaceutical frequency

How often does your loved one seek pain pills? Does it seem as though they are going to the doctor more and more often to replenish their supply? Have they recently changed doctors? Over time, opioid use will create a tolerance to the drugs in the body, which will diminish their effectiveness as a person becomes used to them. As a result, they need more and more to feel relief. Those who suffer chronic pain are especially susceptible to becoming chemically dependent. If a person is currently taking pain pills but seems to need more and more each month, then this is a definite sign of a an substance use disorder.

Co-morbidity

A person who is suffering from other conditions, in addition to chronic pain, may become more susceptible to poly-substance abuse. The conditions that most commonly spur this include osteoporosis and diabetes. However, it can be any other type of chronic condition they suffer from.

Mental health

A person who suffers mental health issues may find himself or herself easily drawn into the clutches of opioids and other drugs. Regardless of if they are always angry, or just avoid emotions altogether, these problems can indicate a mental problem that needs to be addressed. In some cases, depression is the culprit. In an effort to overcome this depressed state, a person turns to drugs or even alcohol.

Source URL: https://www.thefix.com/content/warning-signs-10-red-flags-children-displaying-addictive-behaviors

Muscular health

When a person is unhealthy, overall, they may be more susceptible to becoming hooked on opioid drugs or to alcohol. They can find relief from pain and even feelings with these substances in their system. Alcoholism and opioid addiction is sneaky, many people may not even realize it has occurred until it is too late.

If you want to help someone you are worried may become addicted to drugs or alcohol, you have to watch for the signs of a problem early on. For someone suffering from the disease of addiction, go to their doctor’s appointments with them, If possible, and ask the doctor if it is possible to find relief with something other than extremely addictive opioids.Too many addicts become addicted without even realizing there is a problem. Being aware of the problem is the best way to minimize the risk of your loved one becoming dependent on drugs or alcohol. Once you recognize the signs you can help them take the next step and contact an addiction treatment center.

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Dallas, Texas, USA, 04/21/2017 /SubmitPressRelease123/

Internet Lawyer Mike Young reveals the answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about website privacy policy requirements. If you own a website, this is vital information for protecting yourself from lawsuits and government investigations.

Q: What is a website privacy policy?

A: It’s the legal document that describes the website owner’s policy with respect to the privacy rights of site visitors.

These rights may be multi-tiered. For example, a website visitor may have different rights and responsibilities than a paying customer with access to a restricted membership area.

In addition to the legal aspects, a good privacy policy builds trust between the site owner and visitors.

On the other hand, the lack of a policy (or a poorly drafted one) creates suspicion the website owner is dishonest or an amateur treating the site like a hobby.

Q: Are privacy policies required?

A: Although not all jurisdictions require websites to have privacy policies, some countries and states do.

The problem with this is that most sites do not restrict access by geographic location. This means that if you’ve got a site with visitors from another state that requires sites have privacy policies, you have potential liability issues even if the location(s) where your site is based and hosted do not have such requirements.

Even if you win, it’s costly to defend against a lawsuit by a state’s attorney general or a consumer protection lawyer who attempts to get a class action certified against you as site owner for violating privacy laws you may not have even known existed.

Q: Can I save money by writing my own website’s policy from scratch?

A: Probably not. Imagine you broke your arm with a compact fracture. The bone has pierced the skin.

Would you try to stop the bleeding, stitch up the wound, and set the bone at home with a do-it-yourself cast to save a trip to the emergency room? Chances are you’d end up spending a fortune later in medical bills trying to save the arm from amputation.

The same principle applies to legal issues like online privacy rights. It’s penny-wise and pound foolish to cut corners here pretending to be an experienced Internet business lawyer.

Q: What if I just “borrow” policy provisions I like from a big company’s website like Google or Amazon?

A: First, that’s intellectual property theft, which can lead to a copyright infringement lawsuit or at least a cease-and-desist demand letter from some unhappy corporate attorneys representing the owner you stole from.

To learn more, go to http://mikeyounglaw.com/website-privacy-policy-faqs/2/

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Data gathered by The Capital Forum showed that Amazon third-party sellers who used Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) failed to pay an estimated $1.9 billion in state sales tax for 2016. The report also showed that less than 6 percent of the top 5,000 FBA sellers are compliant with state tax regulations. PROSPER Show, an annual business conference for Amazon sellers, is helping retailers navigate challenging tax issues to avoid the liability of unpaid sales tax.

After fighting with the states for many years, Amazon now pays sales tax to 42 states for its own direct sales. Amazon, however, takes the position that sales tax for FBA sales is the retailer’s obligation. Unfortunately, retailers often end up with significant sales tax liability because Amazon moves inventory from state to state, often without clear notice. Quickly moving inventory between Amazon’s fulfillment centers in 22 states creates sales tax nexus and triggers the seller’s obligations to collect state sales tax. On the average, sellers have products in seven fulfillment centers during the first month of using FBA and in more than 15 fulfillment centers by the end of a year.

The 2017 PROSPER Show internet marketing conference was held in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 22, featured helpful insights about sales tax nexus including presentations by Richard Cram and Michael Fleming. Richard Cram, Director of the Multistate Tax Commission’s National Nexus Program in Washington D.C., detailed which activities by an out-of-state online retailer are sufficient to trigger income tax nexus and what steps can be taken to comply with state regulations. Michael Fleming, Director of Peisner Johnson & Company, a CPA firm focused on solving state and local tax issues, discussed the mechanics of the voluntary disclosure process and tax audits.

“A big part of online business success is compliance, and the facts show that many online retailers are lacking in this area,” said James Thomson, co-founder of the PROSPER Show. “PROSPER Show is helping FBA shops on Amazon better navigate and comply with the tax code.”

PROSPER Show is a prime resource for established Amazon retailers who seek to build more profitable businesses while meeting leading service and solution providers. The show includes workshops with experts in the online industry. The workshops focus on optimizing profits, improving tax compliance, creating unique selling propositions, attracting outside Internet traffic, and more. The conference also features exhibitors offering support for online vendors, including feedback and review software, shipping, financing, and shopping cart hosting.

The 2018 PROSPER Show will be held on March 14 and 15 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. For more information about the PROSPER Show, visit www.ProsperShow.com or call 1-801-845-0554.

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For many years, Thailand is well-known for its cosmetic surgery procedures and medical tourism. Many of the best cosmetic surgeons and doctors have come from Thailand which has prompted the country to promote the industry further and turn it into a cosmetic tourist destination. In fact, Thailand has become one of the most popular destinations for plastic surgery and other medical procedures. According to NewsComAu, Thailand is a leading country in the medical tourism destination industry with an annual revenue of $4.31 billion in the year 2013 alone and still continues to grow at present.

Why Thailand?

Thailand has an estimated number of medical tourists amounting to 2 million in the year 2013 alone. From 2013, it was seen that the medical tourism in Thailand was steadily growing at a rate 16% per annum. Medical tourism currently makes up a total of 6%-7% of total tourist accounts in the country, according to BBC.

With this stats, it is natural for people to be curious as to what makes Thailand’s cosmetic surgery procedures attractive.
 
First, Thailand is known for its very cost-effective procedures. In fact, the cost is one of the main reasons as to why most people go to Thailand for cosmetic surgery. As compared to other countries like UK, America, and Australia, Thailand offers a wide array of procedures at a much cheaper cost. For example, it is possible to save up 50% of the cost of having a breast implant in Thailand as compared to Australia. It is even possible to save up to 75% in liposuction by having the procedure in Thailand as compared to America.

Another reason why people go to Thailand for plastic surgery would be the doctors. Thailand is known for having doctors who have undergone very high standard training which make them experts with regard to cosmetic surgery. Thailand is also known for state-of-the-art technology for its procedures. As compared to its Western counterparts in the UK, US, and Australia, Thailand’s doctors and technology can match up to its contemporaries.

Lastly, Thailand is known for its excellent customer service. Thai people are generally known to be very friendly people. The friendliness of the people contributes to the good service that Thai hospitals provide to the customers which will aid in letting them be at ease. When compared to other Western cosmetic surgical centers, Thailand has the best customer service.

News Controversies Regarding Thailand’s Medical Tourism Industry

While there has been some nightmare cosmetic surgery stories from Thailand, Thailand is not the only country that has received bad reviews and disaster stories about failed cosmetic surgery jobs. In a report by Mirror, a woman named Becky Smith (not her real name), performed breast implants in a cosmetic surgery center in the UK. However, her surgery was a big failure which left her breasts scarred. This isn’t the only account of nightmare stories in Western countries.

Another report by NBC stated that Dr. Osak Omulepu, a well-known plastic surgeon from South Florida who has been famous for his signature Brazilian Butt Lift, had his license revoked because of a failed surgery. In 2015, a woman named Crystal Heath underwent Dr. Omulepu’s Brazilian Butt Lift surgery and gotten a tummy tuck instead. This resulted in a disastrous job wherein Heath had a big hole in her stomach.

Comparing the US and Thai Standards of Medical Procedure

Although many critics have stated that Thailand’s cosmetic surgery centers and hospitals are not up to standard, Thailand’s two biggest hospitals are the first hospitals to receive Western accreditation, which proves Thailand’s quality standard. Bangkok’s Bumrungad and Samitivej hospitals, two of which are very known for cosmetic surgery procedures, are SouthEast Asia’s first awardees of the Joint Commission International certification, the gold standard for worldwide healthcare services. Up to date, Thailand already has a minimum of 8 JCI certified hospitals.

Gold standard accreditation has always been the sign of good quality healthcare. JCI hospitals are all famous for high-standard medical technology in their facilities, as well as top quality doctors who have undergone high standard training. With this, Thailand’s standard of doctors is actually on par with the US doctors.

Thailand’s Lower Cost

Even though Thailand offers same quality cosmetic procedures as other hospitals and centers around the world, many have questioned as to why the costs for the procedures are significantly lower. The answer would lie in the labor costs associated. Medical practitioners are paid about 50% lower than their counterparts in the other countries such as the US and Australia. Medical insurance premiums are significantly lower as well. This is all due to the huge difference in living costs between Thailand and its other contemporaries. These competitive prices contribute to the lower prices that Thailand’s cosmetic surgery facilities and hospitals may offer.

Conclusion

Thailand has gained immense popularity over the decades for their cosmetic surgery procedures. Their cosmetic procedures are top quality, and their doctors are trained to the highest standards. Moreover, they have a state-of-art medical technology. With comparison to other countries, Thailand’s cosmetic procedures are on par with US, UK, and Australia with the price and customer service being the deciding factors for competition.

Though there are many controversies still surrounding the medical tourism market, a few isolated cases may not prove to represent the entire market. Just like in other Western countries, there are also some isolated bad cases of cosmetic procedures. This would depend solely on the hospital or facility that provides the procedure and how good the surgeon is.

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New Jersey, 04/20/2017 /SubmitPressRelease123/

Getting clean and sober from an addiction to drugs or alcohol is one of the best things that you can do for yourself and your family. It is no easy task, and you will spend the first weeks and months of recovery working hard to maintain your sobriety and learning to live life differently than before. Navigating emotions, cravings, and whatever life throws at you will consume your time and efforts in early recovery, but there will come a time that you have to start cleaning up the messes your alcohol or drug addiction caused before you entered drug addiction treatment and got sober.

Thinking about clearing up the wreckage of your past is scary. Usually, drug addicts and alcoholics unintentionally create chaos around themselves and the effects are often widespread. Friends, family, finances, legal issues, and poor health are typically some of the areas where people in active addiction cause problems for themselves. And once you are sober, those messes are still there. It’s up to you to work to make them right.

In Alcoholics Anonymous, it is when people reach the ninth step that they begin to make direct amends – personal, financial, or otherwise – to the people who they wronged while in active addiction. Whether you are a part of AA, other 12-step program, or some other type of addiction treatment, there will be things that you have to deal with to further yourself in recovery.

How do you do that? Here are some insights and tips that will help you clear up the wreckage of your past in three areas: health problems, legal problems, and damaged relationships.

Health Problems

Addiction takes a toll on your health. Depending on what your drug of choice was, you may be suffering from various health issues. Most people in active addiction don’t eat in a healthy way, so you may be overweight or underweight. You may have damaged your liver, heart, or other organs. It’s likely that your skin has suffered due to dehydration (in the case of alcohol), picking (methamphetamine use causes drug abusers to pick at their skin), or poor hygiene. Some end up needing a lot of dental work when they get clean, either because of neglect or from smoking drugs. The health effects can be far-reaching.

The key to restoring yourself to good health is self-care. You probably didn’t take care of yourself at all during active drug and alcohol addiction, so now is the time to do it. Here are a few ways that you can improve your health:

Eat right. Whether you need to lose weight or gain it, you need to eat a healthy, balanced diet. Your doctor will be able to give you an idea of what that looks like for you.
You probably didn’t get a whole lot of exercise while you were using drugs or alcohol. Now is the time to start. Not only will it give you more energy and increase your physical fitness, it will also relieve depression and anxiety.
See your doctor and dentist regularly. Don’t skip appointments. Make sure that your medical providers know that you are in recovery.
Drink enough water. This is one of the biggest ways to improve your skin – but it helps with just about every other health issue as well.
Practice good hygiene. Take care of your physical self. It will make you feel better and increase your self-esteem and self-image.
Get enough sleep. Making sure that you sleep enough will improve your immune system and your mood.
Legal Problems

Most people with substance abuse problems end up having some type of legal problems. Divorce, child custody cases, DUIs, domestic violence offenses, suspended driver’s license, bankruptcy, and many other types of legal and criminal problems are fairly common in recovery circles. Dealing with those things in recovery is hard, and it may be tempting to try to avoid or ignore them. The thing is, they don’t go away, and having them hanging over your head creates fear and anxiety, which can be precursors to relapse.

Whatever your legal issues are, it’s important that you face them: the sooner, the better. More often than not, it happens that the anticipation of having to deal with them is far worse than the consequences you have to endure. Some things to consider about cleaning up your legal issues are:

Ask for help. Whether it’s from a sponsor, a friend or family member, an attorney, or a clergy person, don’t try to do it all alone. A little bit of support goes a long way.
Don’t ignore any legal proceedings. Be sure that you go to all of your court dates. Ignoring them will only make things worse for you in the long run. Be honest with judges and attorneys,; let them know that you have addiction problems and that you are in recovery. They are more likely to help people who are trying to better themselves.
See if you qualify for drug court. Many cities and counties now offer drug court to people with criminal offenses. If your case is currently in criminal court, see if it can be moved to drug court. Drug court judges are familiar with alcohol and drug addiction and they often offer defendants diversion as an option rather than jail time (depending on the offense).
Don’t create more legal issues. For example, if your driver’s license is suspended, don’t drive! The key is to clear up the wreckage, not create more.

If you know that taking care of your legal issues means that you will have to be incarcerated, facing them will be very difficult. Enlist the help of your support system to help you through the process. You know that it is the right thing to do, and with support, you will find the strength to make it through.

Damaged Relationships

Relationships that have been damaged by your active addiction might be the hardest thing to restore. You probably have people in your life who are proud of you for getting clean and who support your recovery. However, it’s likely that you also have people in your life who feel you can’t be trusted, who are angry with you, and who want nothing to do with you. It’s in dealing with those people that you will have a challenge. Here are some things to think about as you begin trying to restore damaged or lost relationships:

Make amends. Whether you need to make amends for your behavior, for money that you owe, or for hurt you have caused, reach out to the people you have wronged and see how you can make it right. Making amends is more than giving an apology or repaying a debt. It requires a conversation and an explanation. It’s alright to come right out and say, “How can I make this right?” Then, if it is within your ability, do it.
Show, don’t tell. Have you ever thought about how many times you have said you were sorry, but you continued to use or drink? Your loved ones probably don’t want to hear it anymore – they want to see it. The best way to earn back trust is to start being trustworthy. That’s an action, not a statement.
Clean your side of the street. Some people may not want you in their lives again, even when you attempt to make amends. All you can do is take care of your own mess, try to make things right, and then let it go. You cannot make someone else forgive you.
Be patient. Restoring relationships after drug or alcohol addiction takes time. You have to be patient with others in your life. You may feel that you have made significant changes, but others have to see progress before they come around.
Practice acceptance. Whatever the outcome is with your damaged relationships, you have to accept the other person’s decision. It doesn’t mean you have to like it, but you do have to accept it. Remember, it doesn’t mean that they won’t change their mind somewhere down the line.

Getting drug addiction treatment is just a click away. Reach out to Summit Behavioral Health to take that first step.

For more reading on the subject of recovery check out Changing People, Places, and Things in Addiction Treatment and Recovery

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Dallas, TX, USA, 04/20/2017 /SubmitPressRelease123/

This week, a video of a United Airlines passenger being bloodied and forcibly removed from his seat went viral. The public was appalled by how he was treated, and the outcry was immediate, said John Helms, Dallas criminal defense lawyer. United Airlines’ CEO, Oscar Muñoz, reacted by issuing a statement that did not sincerely express regret for how the passenger was treated and that referred to what the airline did as “re-accommodating” the passenger. He then sent a letter to United employees in which he defended the airline’s actions and blamed the passenger. United’s stock quickly lost hundreds of millions of dollars as the market reacted to the shocking video and the CEO’s defense of his company, which made the situation worse by indicating that United thought the passenger’s treatment was just fine.

This incident, the CEO’s response, and the massive drop in United’s stock price provide valuable lessons for defense attorneys and other trial lawyers: Understand how people will react to the facts, and do not try to defend the indefensible.

United’s CEO clearly failed to understand how people would react to the video of a paying customer being roughed up, bloodied, and dragged off a plane screaming. He also tried to defend United’s actions based on the idea that United had the legal right to bump a passenger. The result was a public relations and financial disaster.

As criminal defense lawyers, our duty is to defend our clients. Our clients, though, are often in trouble because they exercised poor judgment. It is very common for those clients to fail to appreciate what they have done and to try to defend their actions. They are often adamant that they did nothing wrong, and they may really believe it. As lawyers, we try to understand our clients’ perspectives and to achieve their objectives. Because we want our clients to trust us and to be happy with our work, there is a temptation to blind ourselves to how our clients’ actions and defense may play with a neutral observer like a judge or jury, says defense attorney Helms.

Lawyers therefore have to understand that, in order to defend our clients successfully, we must give them objective advice about the consequences of trying to justify what they did. This means, first, being able to step back and look at the facts objectively using good judgment. Second, we must gain our clients’ trust by listening to them carefully, understanding their perspective, and convincing them that they will be better off if the advice they get is based on objective reality instead of just what they want to hear. This takes skill and patience, because clients will often react very negatively to their lawyer saying anything they perceive as criticism. They will say things like, “You are my lawyer. You are supposed to fight for me.” They will also argue with their lawyer’s analysis and refuse to try to understand anyone else’s perspective but their own.

Sometimes, it takes a long time and a lot of effort to get a client to understand that they did something wrong and to accept that they can achieve the best outcome by admitting it. I had a civil case recently in which a client took money from his partnership business without telling the other partner. He set up a secret bank account in the partnership’s name and deposited a payment to the partnership into that account. When he came to me to defend the partnership’s lawsuit against him, he had all kinds of excuses about how the other partner had treated him badly and how he had not been paid everything he claimed he was due. He was adamant that he was the real victim. He wanted to fight and show his partner that he could not be pushed around.

It took months, but I was finally able to convince him that what he did was wrong and that he was going to lose at trial. The question was how badly. He was going to have to pay back the money he took, but how much would the jury add on as punitive damages? He believed that the best approach was to try to show that his partner was a bad person so that the jury would not like him and to try to justify what he did. I told him that fighting would be a recipe for disaster because it would just convince the jury that he did not even believe what he did was wrong and that he was just attacking the victim. Like the public reacting to the United CEO’s statements, juries absolutely hate that.

I finally convinced my client that the best strategy was not to attack his partner, to admit up front that what he did was wrong, not to make excuses, and to explain how he has come to understand that his reasons for doing it did not justify his actions. He also sincerely apologized to his partner from the witness stand.  The result was that he avoided what could easily have been a huge verdict against him.

There is no doubt that many cases can and should be fought and won. Good lawyers know when to fight. They also know how to fight hard and intelligently in order to get the best possible outcome. Good lawyers also know how to get the best possible outcome when fighting is a bad idea. These are lessons that United’s CEO has just had to learn the hard way.

If you or a loved one have been charged with a crime in the Dallas area, you should strongly consider hiring someone who really knows the ins and outs of the law. Contact Dallas criminal defense lawyer John Helms at (214) 666-8010 or fill out the online contact form. You can discuss your case, how the law may apply and your best legal options to protect your rights and freedom.

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Boca Ratom, FL, USA, 04/20/2017 /SubmitPressRelease123/

Daylight savings time means many of us are driving to work in the dark. If you add to this the fact many of us are in a rush to get to work, may not be getting enough sleep and are distracted behind the wheel, it’s a dangerous time to be on the road says Boca car accident lawyer Joe Osborne.

Driving in low, changing light can be dangerous for any driver, but can be especially challenging for older drivers due to changes in vision, according to AARP. They have the following suggestions for driving at dawn, dusk and in the dark.

Make sure your exterior lights are working.

Make sure all your lights (headlights, taillights, brake lights and signals) are working properly and are clear of ice or snow. Next time you have your car inspected ask if your headlights are aimed correctly and adjust them if they’re not. Fully functional lights will help you see other vehicles and make it easier for other vehicles to see you.

Use your headlights the correct way.

You should use your headlights all day, including dusk and dawn. Some vehicles automatically have them on when the vehicle is operating. Only use high beams when there’s no oncoming traffic and when it’s necessary, such as if there are no streetlights. If you live in a more rural area using your high beams can make the road appear more clearly and you may be able to better see pedestrians and animals off to the side of the road.

Be aware of vision changes.

As we age it’s common for vision changes to impact our ability to see well in low light, such as during dusk and dawn. An older driver may need more light to see properly and limited lighting conditions can affect depth perception, color perception, contrast sensitivity and peripheral vision.

Avoid unnecessary dangers.

Driver fatigue is far more likely when driving at dusk, dawn or night. Before leaving in the morning get enough sleep. Don’t underestimate the value of sleep. It’s a necessity, not a luxury. Not only will you feel better throughout the day if you’re well rested you’re less likely to get into an accident.

Boca Raton car accident attorney Osborne recommends the following to be safe:

Don’t drive while distracted.

Don’t check your emails.

Don’t text co-workers or friends.

Don’t check and respond to voice mails.

Don’t eat breakfast, put on makeup or use your morning drive as the time to use your electric razor.

Morning traffic jams on highways leading into Boca Raton, Miami and Fort Lauderdale are practically guaranteed. You may be tempted to multi-task while traffic creeps ahead. Stay focused on driving no matter how fast or slow you are going.

As the year progresses the sun rises earlier so your morning commute should be better lit and safer. You just need to get through these dark, spring mornings and drive safely to lower the risks of an accident.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, contact an experienced motor vehicle accident lawyer right away. Your lawyer can answer your questions and help you determine the next steps in your case.

Call Boca car accident lawyer Joe Osborne today at 561-800-4011 today to discuss your case with a knowledgeable vehicle accident attorney.

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Farida and the Poison of Racism

The successful actress Farida Abdel Aziz takes on the role of Sana in the recent short film on the subject of hate crimes called 6 Minutes, directed and produced by Sandy Sai. Farida will now be starring in the feature film based on the same story, and the short film has won best aspiring director.

Six Minutes has lots of action and a very quick pace that is very common in the best of thrillers. It’s based on the true story of a deadly crime that took place in a holy Sikh temple. A white supremacist inspired by racist propaganda stormed into the temple, and massacred innocent civilians. The premise of Six Minutes is both entertaining and educational, because it emphasizes the dangers of bigotry, and how one man’s prejudice can kill so many people. This short film is a reflection of our times. The story takes place in modern day America, and shows how Islamophobia can persuade people to give in to the forces of evil that exist in the world. Unfortunately discrimination has become more and more frequent in recent years, especially when it’s being directed against Sikhs, or anyone who looks or happens to be Muslim.

Farida’s portrayal of the character Sana is perfect and full of the raw emotion that one can relate to in moments of distress. In the film Sana is Ria’s aunt, and she accompanies Ria and Vicky on their trip to the Sikh temple. The moment that Ria and Vicky arrive a skinhead gets there a few minutes later, and shoots a Muslim couple as well as some Sikhs, who were busy praying inside the temple. In one specific scene Farida channels the feeling of a person trying to do everything in their power to protect an innocent child from harm, through the character Sana. The natural talent that Farida has enables her to act out this climax, of a scene as if she experienced it herself. She is an outstanding actress who is able to amaze and thrill audiences with her very realistic performance, of a woman attempting to save her life, as well as that of her loved ones from a hateful and murderous criminal.

The film’s catchy title Six Minutes is in essence a summary of what can happen to a person in such a short time span. In six minutes a person with a racist ideology, and with white power tattoos all over his body can slaughter numerous people, just because of the color of their skin, their religion, or because they’re different.

Farida has what it takes to make this successful project shine on the big screen. As a popular actress she will be able to bring her fervent passion for justice to life in the feature film. There is nobody in the entertainment industry more qualified for this role than Farida. In this creative film Farida understood her character’s desires, and was able to accurately play the part of a Sikh woman protecting a young girl, in order to prevent her from becoming the victim of a hate crime. 

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Slips that cause serious injuries can happen just about anywhere for a number of reasons. While they are more likely to happen outside in the winter because of snow and ice, a slip and fall can happen during any season indoors or outside says Philadelphia slip-fall lawyer Rand Spear.

Slips can occur on sidewalks, in government buildings, commercial properties and private residences. You just need to be at the wrong place at the wrong time to find yourself on the floor and injured. Here are some dangerous situations that can be caused by a building owner or manager who isn’t taking the proper steps to keep people safe, according to EMC Insurance.

If you’re inside a commercial business and shopping for what you need and want, you will often find stores are renovating, changing displays or employees are stocking items. If not done correctly this can cause problems for customers.

If objects are blocking a walking path or aisle and you try to walk over or around them it can cause you to fall.

There’s no designated walking area marked off with bright tape or paint.

Sawdust on a smooth floor can create a slippery surface.

Power cords may run across walking areas without proper cord covers.

Even during warm weather water can be a problem on outside surfaces.

Downspouts can discharge water across walking surfaces if the water isn’t channeled away or underneath.

Wooden or aluminum ramps and stairs without traction strips can be slippery when wet.

After entering a building on a rainy day visitors may shake off umbrellas inside the entrance, causing puddles. A building owner or manager should have umbrella bags available instead.

Stairs can be especially hazardous because you’re not only falling but falling down stairs which can easily cause serious injuries.

Stairs missing handrails or handrails that aren’t strong enough or run the full length of the stairs increase the risk of a trip and fall.

Stair steps without contrasting stair treads can cause trips and falls.

Chipped or damaged concrete stairs are hazardous.

Sidewalks are areas that can cause falls even in perfect weather.

Sections that change in height more than a half inch create a tripping hazard and a quarter inch difference can also cause trips among the elderly and those who have difficulty walking.

Landscaping and raised edges next to walkways can cause trips if they’re hard to see or located where pedestrians may take shortcuts.

Potholes and frost heaves can cause pedestrians to trip, especially at night in poor lighting.

Unpainted curbs or curb cuts in highly trafficked sidewalks may be hard to see due to the lack of visual contrast, creating a trip hazard.

Gaps between sidewalk sections can catch heels and cause falls. They can also collect water, possibly causing puddles and make frost heaves worse.

Often when you enter a building there will be mats by the door. Though the intent may be good, to reducing the amount of water and dirt on the floor, but the mats themselves can be hazardous.

Mats that have shifted out of position or wrinkled on can create a tripping hazard.

Mats with curled edges, rips and broken edges can cause falls.

Mats placed under water fountains, soda dispensers and sinks need to be able to absorb water. If they can’t puddles can form, increasing the chance of a fall.

Every day we go about our business, focusing on the task at hand and we assume those responsible for our safety in public areas won’t let us down. For too many of us that trust is misplaced and negligent actions can result in falls and serious injuries.

If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, you don’t have to face the high cost of a slip and fall injury alone. Contact personal injury and Philadelphia slip-fall lawyer Rand Spear today at 877-GET-RAND.

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