New York City, NY, 04/12/2017 /SubmitPressRelease123/

Most people ride escalators without giving much thought to safety. Compared to elevators, the “moving stairs” of escalators tend to seem relatively benign.

However, a number of recent escalator accidents has brought new attention to the very real dangers posed by escalators. Recently, an escalator in a busy Hong Kong shopping mall unexpectedly reversed, injuring 18 people. One man suffered a serious head injury and was listed as being in serious condition, according to CNN.

A video of the incident posted online by People magazine shows the packed escalator suddenly slamming into reverse, then speeding up, sending terrified shoppers tumbling into each other. According to one woman who was riding the escalator during the accident, it sped up “two times faster than normal.” The footage, which is dramatic and terrifying, shows just how deadly and dangerous escalators can be.

The People report says that the escalator involved in the Hong Kong accident is maintained by the Otis Elevator Company, the world’s largest manufacturer of elevators, escalators, and moving walkways.

AAJ Says Escalator Injuries and Deaths Are on the Rise

According to the American Association for Justice (AAJ), “for every accident that happens on an elevator, there will be 18 accidents suffered on escalators.”

The AAJ also states that “escalator-related injuries and deaths in the U.S. have been steadily rising every year.” In 1990, there were just under 5,000 escalator injuries and deaths. By 2000, that number had doubled, with over 10,100 people hurt or killed on escalators. In 2013, there were 12,260 reported escalator injuries and deaths in the United States.

Tragically, children and the elderly are far more likely to be hurt or killed in an escalator-related accident. The AAJ reports that children under age 14 and adults over age 65 made up 60 percent of all escalator injuries between 1990 and 1994.

NYC Personal Injury Lawyer Discusses Injuries Caused by Defective Escalators

New York City personal injury lawyer Jonathan C. Reiter states, “What’s interesting about the American Association for Justice’s report is that it highlights how the escalator manufacturing industry has worked hard to influence public perception about what causes escalator injuries. Escalator manufacturers would like everyone to believe that horseplay and rider carelessness cause the majority of escalator injuries and deaths. In reality, most escalator injuries and deaths are caused by unsafe designs or poor maintenance.”

According to the AAJ, documentation has been unearthed in several escalator injury cases showing that escalator manufacturers are aware of safety issues, as well as what typically causes escalator accidents. If you or a loved one has been injured on an escalator, don’t assume that your case is a lost cause, or that you’ll never be able to prove what caused your fall, entrapment injury, or other type of accident. Talk to a New York City personal injury lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your case.

Sources:

http://people.com/human-interest/hong-kong-escalator-reverse-video-injured/
http://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2017/03/26/escalator-reverses-hong-kong-mall-orig-vstan-dlewis.cnn
https://www.justice.org/sections/newsletters/articles/escalator-injuries-and-deaths-rise-and-why-lawyers-may-be-overlooking
http://www.archdaily.com/354494/a-brief-interesting-history-of-the-otis-elevator-company

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When you think about alcohol addiction treatment and recovery, one of the first things that likely comes to mind is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). It has been a fundamental ideology of addiction recovery since the late 1930s. One of the tenets of AA (and now numerous other “anonymous” 12-step programs) is anonymity. It is discussed in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous and AA’s Twelve Traditions and is a guiding principle in the program.

The Purpose of Anonymity in Recovery

In the AA program, the purpose of anonymity is intended to do the following:

To protect AA members’ privacy. This is why there are no records or last names used in 12-step meetings. The idea is that by remaining anonymous, members will feel more comfortable in sharing their stories in meetings and opening up about their difficult and very personal struggles. Also, so that members can feel protected that their workplace won’t find out about their attendance at 12-step meetings if they feel so inclined

To protect the integrity of 12-step programs. Members of 12-step programs should never become spokespeople, at the level of press, radio, T.V., films and the Internet for their different fellowship programs and they should not connect their success in sobriety to the 12-step program. Successes and failures belong to the individual members and it should remain that way so that the growth and survival of the 12-step program can be ensured.

To keep the playing field equal. All members are equal regardless of gender, status, wealth, occupation, or length of sobriety. This fosters a nonjudgmental environment.

Is the Concept of Anonymity Outdated?

Very few people in recovery would dispute the importance of the above principles, but many are finding that meticulously maintaining them has limitations. Some people feel they have to be intentionally vague when talking with others about recovery. Still others believe that anonymity is outdated and that it does a disservice to people in recovery.

There is clearly a misinterpretation of the tenets of anonymity in recovery, especially with the evolution of the World Wide Web. While no one advocates revealing information about others, many are seeing the benefits of revealing and talking about their own recovery and how they got sober – even when it involves participation in 12-step groups. This is all very acceptable as long as they refrain from identifying and connecting themselves with a specific 12-step group in the various media. The fact that there is a lot of evidence of this online when you read recovery blogs and social media posts does not make it okay. Recovery is everywhere, and that doesn’t seem like a bad thing as long as the specific 12-step fellowship program is promoted and not the individual member.

The shift in thinking about keeping one’s recovery a secret, making polite excuses about why he or she cannot have a glass of wine at a dinner party, is being welcomed by many. Celebrities, politicians, and other public figures are becoming increasingly open about their struggles with drugs or alcohol. People are writing recovery memoirs and there are more plotlines on television and in the movies involving addiction and recovery.

Many believe that these inroads that are being made are the only way to effectively reduce the stigma of addiction and make recovery more mainstream and socially acceptable.

Beating the Stigma with Awareness

Despite the increasing openness of recovering addicts and alcoholics, there is still stigma associated with drug use and addiction. Even though it is widely accepted in the medical community that addiction is a brain disease that is treatable, many still view it as a moral failing or character flaw. That is one reason that many people who are new to recovery choose to keep their recovery under wraps.

Proponents of breaking the stigma of addiction believe that one way to do it is by increasing awareness and sharing their stories – that the reality of addiction must be seen. Their thinking is that by showing that addiction isn’t limited to the stereotypical skid row bum, but instead that it can affect anyone, the stigma will be reduced and more people will seek and receive treatment.

Of course, discussing the very personal nature of addiction and recovery can be difficult for some people. Those who choose to do so often believe that because they have lived through addiction and all of its negative consequences and destructive behaviors, that telling their stories of recovery pales in comparison to their stories of active addiction.

Be Proud of Your Recovery

Seeking treatment for addiction and living sober and in recovery is something to be proud of. It’s an accomplishment that not every person in active addiction is able to reach. The more addicts in recovery talk about their experiences, what has helped them, and what’s working for them, the better others who are walking in their shoes will be able to approach their own difficulties.

That doesn’t mean that being open about recovery is right for everyone, but for those who choose to share their experience, strength, and hope outside of the rooms of AA, it is something that should be worn as a badge of courage.

Those who are open in recovery often site helping other problem drinkers or drug abusers as one of the biggest reasons for telling their stories. One of the principles of AA is that it is a program of one alcoholic helping another. Those who choose to go public about their recovery are doing that – but on a larger scale, but it remains a very slippery slope.

Coming Out as a Recovering Alcoholic or Drug Addict

The decision about whether to talk about your recovery or keep it hidden is a choice that only you can make – it is a deeply personal decision. The rewards for doing so can be well worth any discomfort you may feel in doing so in the beginning. But there is still a high level of stigma attached to drug and alcohol addiction, so you can be sure that you will encounter people who are stuck in old perceptions and generalizations about addiction. They may say or behave in ways that make you wish you had kept quiet.

Whatever you decide, the recovery community will support you either way. The goal is not to shout about recovery from every rooftop. Instead, it is simply about doing what is best for your own sobriety, and walking the walk on the road to long lasting recovery.

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According to a newly released joint report from the New York City Department of Health and the Department of Transportation, individuals in poorer areas are more likely to be struck and killed by a motor vehicle.

In fact, the report found that pedestrian deaths are an astounding three times higher in economically challenged neighborhoods compared to more affluent areas of the city.

Pedestrian Deaths Higher on Average in Poorer Areas Across the Country

Furthermore, the report is consistent with data gathered in other major cities in the United States. Similar studies performed in other major U.S. cities have found that people who live in more economically depressed areas are more likely to be injured or killed as a pedestrian.

The NYC report studied pedestrian deaths occurring between 2012 and 2014. For every 100 miles of roadway, there were an average of nine pedestrian fatalities in poor neighborhoods and three in wealthier neighborhoods.

Safety experts point to a number of possible reasons for this disparity. Some believe that pedestrian deaths are higher in poorer neighborhoods because those neighborhoods lack the infrastructure to support pedestrian safety.

However, a separate study conducted by the nonprofit organization, Transportation Alternatives, found that pedestrian deaths tend to be higher around public housing, where there is “increased mid-block crossing behavior due to [the] superblock layout of developments.”

The executive director of that organization says that the roads around public housing developments are inherently dangerous due to flawed design, stating, “Low-income New Yorkers are more likely to live on streets that are wide and fast and dangerous.”  

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New York City pedestrian accident lawyer Jonathan C. Reiter states, “Socioeconomic status should not determine a person’s right to be safe while walking or riding a bike on New York City’s streets. Pedestrian deaths have risen in recent years. Hopefully, reports like the one conducted by the Departments of Health and Transportation will help authorities and city planners identify areas in need of more infrastructure to support pedestrian safety.”  

If you or a loved one has been injured as a pedestrian or bicyclist in New York City, don’t wait to speak to an attorney. Protect your rights and your right to receive full and fair compensation for your injuries by getting in touch with an attorney right away. Talk to a New York City pedestrian accident lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your case.

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You probably don’t think about the quality of the air you breathe unless the pollution is so bad that it makes you take notice. But throughout the world there are a number of air pollution ailments that are becoming worse as air quality continues to trend downward.

“The notion of clean air as a human right isn’t something that people think about very often, but there are so many countries in which the air quality is so poor that it can become a big health care issue. That is why people must be aware of the common types of ailments that are triggered by air pollution so that they can take the precautions necessary to ensure good health.”

An article on the World Health Organization (WHO) site, echoes this assessment as one part of the piece read (1):

“Air pollution is a major environment-related health threat to children and a risk factor for both acute and chronic respiratory disease. While second-hand tobacco smoke and certain outdoor pollutants are known risk factors for respiratory infections, indoor air pollution from solid fuels is one of the major contributors to the global burden of disease. In poorly ventilated dwellings, indoor smoke can be 100 times higher than acceptable levels for small particles.”

In fact, the WHO believes that women and children are especially vulnerable to the effects of air pollution because they spend so much more time indoors.

Air Pollution Ailments

According to Merck Manual, the “major components of air pollution in developed countries are nitrogen dioxide, ozone and airborne solids and liquid particles.”

These particulates are often microscopic, but they can easily be swallowed or inhaled, leading to common types of ailments such as:

Eye/Nose/Throat Irritation – These are often short-term ailments in which you experience irritation of the eyes, nose and throat. Symptoms often mimic that of the common cold, including a runny nose, reddened eyes and a cough. Left untreated, air particulates could damage your respiratory tract and cause more serious health problems.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) – According to an article published by the Physicians for Social Responsibility, (2) “COPD is caused by exposure to pollutants that produce inflammation, and immunological response. Exposure to air pollutants plays an important role in the development of COPD and the origin and development of acute exacerbations.”  In patients with COPD, the airways grow narrow with time, and unfortunately that condition is not reversible.
Asthma – While air pollution does not directly cause asthma, it can make asthma symptoms far worse. Air particulates such as dust, smoke and pollen can trigger asthma attacks because they irritate the lining of the lungs and throat. Asthma affects more than 20 million people in the U.S., a third of which are children. In some developing countries where healthcare is not as advanced as it is in the U.S., asthma sufferers can die if they don’t obtain the proper treatment.
Heart Disease – According to a piece on the American Heart Association website, a 2010 study that updated a 2004 study found that (3) “exposure to air pollution contributes to cardiovascular illness and mortality…medical researchers are particularly concerned about pollution particles smaller than 2.5 microns.” These particles have been linked to irritation of the lungs as well as irritation of the blood vessels surrounding the heart, which leads to hardened arteries.

Worse Times Ahead

And the reason all this matters is that air pollution is not improving throughout the world.

In fact, according to an article by Anmar Frangoul on CNBC.com, (4) “air pollution is the leading environmental cause of death on the planet and 92 percent of the global population is living in areas where the air is unhealthy.”

Those figures were taken from a report titled “The State of Global Air 2017,” published by the Health Effects Institute and the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation’s Global Burden of Disease Project.

More troubling, the report also found that people who were exposed to particulate matter for a long period of time were more likely to have shorter life spans. In 2015, that translated to four million premature fatalities linked directly to low air quality.

As in years past, countries such as India and China are being hit especially hard, and in 2015, both countries had more than one million premature deaths linked to air pollution.

But the UK is also seeing its share of early deaths, as a recent report found that 40,000 people died at an earlier age than expected because of poor air quality.

Staying Vigilant

For more than 50 years, Camfil has designed affordable and energy-efficient air filtration products for commercial facilities. We believe that clean air is a human right, and we know that air filtration is the key to eliminating the harmful particulates that can compromise long-term health. Please visit our site to learn more about our clean air solutions.

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http://www.who.int/ceh/risks/cehair/en/
http://www.psr.org/assets/pdfs/air-pollution-effects-respiratory.pdf
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/More/MyHeartandStrokeNews/Air-Pollution-and-Heart-Disease-Stroke_UCM_442923_Article.jsp#.WN82bihkfgw
http://www.cnbc.com/2017/02/14/around-22-million-deaths-in-india-and-china-from-air-pollution-study.html

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Columbine Label Company – received its fifth Eugene Singer Award for business excellence in the small business category. It is the highest honor, given to member converters, of the Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute (TLMI), for achieving excellence in business management. TLMI, the label and packaging industry’s leading association, known equally for its leadership and for facilitating an exchange of knowledge, annually awards only one company from each of four categories. Over 90 converters, within the United States and Canada, competed for the award.

Winning the award five, of the past seven years, reflects Columbine Label Company’s commitment to high quality standards, beliefs and values. With access to an incredible wealth of knowledge and support that comes with being a member, Columbine Label feels privileged to be a part of the best-of-the-best in the TLMI association.

“Winning this award for the fifth time now is really about recognition of our team that makes this possible. 2016 was another great year for our company, but the way we were able to accomplish that and being able to consistently meet our commitment of “doing what we say we’ll do” for our employees, customers and suppliers, is what makes what we’re doing rewarding. Congratulations to the entire team!” says Greg Jackson, Company President.

About Columbine Label Company, Inc.

For more than 28 years, Columbine Label Company, www.ColumbineLabel.com, has supplied high-quality labels for the food and beverage industry and other consumer products. A growth-oriented company located in metro-Denver, Colorado, Columbine Label has earned a sterling reputation with its nationwide customers thanks to its attentive customer service, award-winning management processes, continual investment in leading-edge digital printing technology, wide selection of label products, high-quality printing and on-time delivery.

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One of two survivors in a seven-car semi-truck crash that killed five nursing students has been compensated $15 million by a Georgia jury.

As reported by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the accident, which occurred in 2015, claimed the lives of five young women between the ages of 20 and 21 — all students at Georgia Southern University —who were en route to their last day of clinical requirements to become nurses.

According to court documents, the truck driver failed to brake as he was traveling 70 miles per hour on the highway. He crashed into several stopped cars on the highway, causing a pileup that killed the women.

Truck Driver Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

The truck driver pled guilty to five counts of first-degree vehicular homicide and was sentenced to five years in prison followed by five years of probation.

The trucking company who employed the driver settled other lawsuits with the family members of the women killed in the crash, as well as the other survivor of the accident.

According to the report, the woman who survived suffered a traumatic brain injury that still causes health problems two years after the accident. She also experiences anxiety and mental stress related to the accident, and her roommate testified that she suffers nightmares and a fear of death following the accident.

The trucking company reportedly offered to pay her medical bills, along with a “fair amount” of compensation, however, the parties were unable to agree on a settlement figure. The jury in the case voted unanimously on a $15 million verdict.

Traumatic Brain Injuries Are Costly

Texas truck accident Attorney Amy Witherite explains, “Each semi-truck accident case is different, and the damages compensated in each case vary. However, because the victim in this case was so young at the time of the accident, the jury most likely considered her long-term medical expenses and other costs when deciding how much to compensate.”

Traumatic brain injuries, which are a contributing factor in one-third of all injury-related deaths in the United States, are among the costliest of all personal injuries.

On average, traumatic brain injuries cost victims and their families $76.5 billion annually, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

If you have been injured in a semi-truck accident, it’s important to protect your rights. Don’t wait to speak to an attorney.

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Many people who are accused of a federal crime have heard of a “PSR.” In talking to my clients and their family members, I have noticed that there is a lot of confusion about what it is and what it does. This post will explain it, says Dallas criminal lawyer John Helms.

PSR stands for Pre-Sentence Report. It is a report that is prepared by a United States Probation Officer for use at a defendant’s sentencing hearing.  A Pre-Sentence Report is prepared for every defendant who has been found guilty in a federal criminal case, which can occur either because the defendant pleads guilty or is found guilty by a jury at a trial.

In many state systems, including Texas, a jury can decide the defendant’s sentence based on testimony by witnesses. In the federal system, however, a judge is always the one who decides what the sentence will be. The Pre-Sentence Report gives the judge detailed information about the defendant and the crime that the judge needs to decide what sentence to give.

The judge makes that decision at a hearing in court. The defendant, the defense lawyer, and the prosecutor are present at that hearing, and each has the opportunity to speak to the judge about the sentence.

Before the sentencing hearing, the judge gets a copy of the Pre-Sentence Report, reads it, and meets with the Probation Officer who wrote it to discuss the report and sentencing options. It is called a PRE-Sentence Report because it is prepared BEFORE the sentencing hearing to give the judge information for use at the sentencing hearing.

As I will explain in more detail, the defendant and the defendant’s criminal defense lawyer, as well as the prosecutor, get copies of the Pre-Sentence Report well in advance of the sentencing hearing. They also have the right to make comments on preliminary versions of it and to object to anything in the report with which they do not agree.

What exactly does the Pre-Sentence Report contain? It has a lot of information about the defendant’s background, including the defendant’s family life when growing up, education, and job history. It also includes details on the defendant’s criminal history, including arrests and convictions. These personal details give the judge a sense of what the defendant is really like. They might tell the judge, for example, that the defendant grew up in a broken home with no role models and that the defendant never had a chance to get a good education.

Another section describes the crime. It tells the judge what role the defendant played, what the defendant did, how many victims there were, if any, and other information that helps the judge to understand the seriousness of the crime and how bad or harmful the defendant’s conduct was.

Another section of the report calculates the defendant’s recommended range of prison time according to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. This is a range of months, such as between 57 and 72 months. The Sentencing Guideline range takes into account the seriousness of the crime and the defendant’s criminal history. The judge is required to calculate the Sentencing Guideline range at the sentencing hearing. The judge is not required to sentence the defendant within that range, but the judge must carefully consider that range and explain the reasons if the judge sentences above or below that range. Most judges will sentence the defendant within the Sentencing Guideline range in most cases. This makes the calculation of the Guideline range a critical part of the Pre-Sentence Report.

In most federal courts, it takes at least three months between the defendant’s guilty plea or guilty verdict at trial and the sentencing hearing. During that time, the Pre-Sentence Report is prepared by the Probation Officer and reviewed by the parties.

The process begins shortly after the defendant is found guilty. A Probation Officer is assigned to write the Pre-Sentence Report, and the Probation Officer schedules interviews with the defendant and the lead law enforcement agent who investigated the case.

During these interviews, the Probation Officer gathers the information for the report. The defendant’s lawyer should be present during the defendant’s interview. The Probation Officer may also interview others, like the defendant’s family members, to verify the information.

Once the Probation Officer has finished the first draft of the report, a copy goes to the defendant, the defendant’s defense attorney and the prosecutor. They review the report to see whether they have any disagreements with anything in it.

Probably the defense lawyer’s most important job at this stage is to review the Sentencing Guidelines calculation to determine if there is any objection that could be made that would lower the recommended range of prison time. To do this well, the defense lawyer must have a thorough command of the details of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.

If either the defense or the government disagrees with anything in the initial report, they can make a written objection to it. The Probation Officer then considers any objections from either side. If the Probation Officer agrees with an objection, the Probation Officer will prepare a revised report that makes the necessary change. Again, all sides get a copy of the revised report and have an opportunity to object.

If the Probation Officer disagrees with an objection, the objection is noted, and the judge will rule on the objection at the sentencing hearing.

When all objections have been made and the Probation Officer has made all necessary revisions, the final version of the Pre-Sentence Report is sent to the judge and all parties.

At the sentencing hearing, any facts in the final Pre-Sentence Report for which no objection was made are taken as true. Any objection that was not made during the revision process usually cannot be raised for the first time at the sentencing hearing.

The final Pre-Sentence Report therefore includes most of the facts and information that the judge will use at the sentencing hearing. It also contains the Sentencing Guidelines calculation that will apply to the defendant unless there are objections to it that the judge must decide.

Experienced federal criminal defense lawyers know what to do during the pre-sentence process to help their clients get the fairest possible sentence. That involves knowing not only what objections to make to the PSR, but how to make them persuasively, and how to support the objections with convincing evidence. As a former federal prosecutor who has worked with PSRs from both the prosecution and defense sides, I know that the federal sentencing system is unique. It is therefore very unwise to put yourself in the hands of a lawyer who does not have substantial FEDERAL criminal experience.

If you, a family member or someone you know has been charged with a federal crime or any other crime in the Dallas area, contact Dallas criminal 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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Everyone likes to relax and unwind with friends every now and then. Enjoying an evening out with people you care about is generally a positive thing. However, many people mix social gatherings with alcohol. For some, “partying” goes too far, point out the alcohol addiction treatment experts at Summit Behavioral Health.

Binge drinking is the most common pattern of excessive alcohol use in the country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Although many people associate binge drinking with teens or college students, it happens across all age groups.

One in six adults binge drinks four times a month.
Binge drinkers 65 and older report bingeing on alcohol five to six times a month on average.
92 percent of adults who binge drink have done it within the past 30 days.
70 percent of binge drinkers are 26 years old or above.
More than half of all the alcohol consumed in the U.S. is in the form of binge drinking.

So how do you know when your social drinking has gotten out of hand? How do you know when your nights out are really binge drinking? Here are six signs to watch for.

You Become Unusually Uninhibited

When your behavior gets out of control, and you engage in high-risk situations, this could be a sign that your drinking is excessive. Not only can bingeing on alcohol adversely affect your health over time, it can result in bad judgment that endangers your safety and even your life.

You Ignore Responsibilities

When people begin drinking excessively, they often find they need to make excuses for poor performance at work, failings in their personal relationships, and missed appointments or other commitments. If you find that you’re suddenly getting bad performance reviews at work, or that you’re forgetting to attend children’s events at school or sports practices, you might be addicted to alcohol.

Friends and Family Members Are Worried

The people who love and care about you are often in a better place than you to assess your behavior. This is because it’s human nature to deny when we have a serious problem. If your spouse, siblings, co-workers, or close friends tell you they’ve seen a change in you — and not for the better — it’s time to take a hard look at your alcohol drinking patterns.

Contact Summit Behavioral Health Today

Binge drinking is a serious problem that increases a person’s risk of long-term health problems. If you suspect that you or a loved one has an alcohol abuse disorder and that their drinking has crossed the line, Summit Behavioral Health can help. Our behavioral health and addiction experts provide both inpatient and outpatient programs, as well as medical detox, specifically designed to help you or your loved one overcome a drinking/alcohol addiction problem. Our alcohol and substance abuse counselors are available at 1-844-643-3869 to speak about a treatment plan designed to help you achieve lasting sobriety.

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According to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), seat belts saved an estimated 13,941 lives in 2015 alone. Although 88.5 percent of Americans wear their seat belts, there are still 27.5 million people who don’t, reports Rand Spear Philadelphia car accident lawyer.

The DOT points out that it’s also important for parents to buckle up around their kids, as children mimic what they see their parents do. Data reveals that child restraint drops by 40 percent when parents don’t wear their seat belts.

Important Seat Belt Stats

To get an idea of just how important seat belts are, you need only look at the statistics.

The use of lap and shoulder belts has been shown to lower the risk of fatalities in all states.
Seat belts reduce the risk of injury for front seat passengers by 45 percent.
Car accidents are the leading cause of death for people in the first three decades of life.
Of the 21,667 people killed in car accidents in 2012, just 9,679 were wearing seat belts.
Seat belt use is higher in states where not wearing a seat belt is a primary offense (meaning police can stop a motorist for not wearing a seat belt rather than only stopping the person when they have committed another offense along with not wearing their seat belt).
Teen drivers are the least likely to buckle up among all age groups.
Teen drivers also have the highest accident rate of any other age demographic.

In Pennsylvania, seat belt use falls under secondary enforcement for drivers and occupants over age 18 and those riding in the front. For those under 18, it’s a primary offense. In New Jersey, failure to wear a seat belt is a primary offense for drivers and occupants of all ages as long as they’re in the front seat. The law is secondary for those in rear seats.

Don’t Like Wearing Your Seat Belt? You Can Fix That!

Philadelphia car accident lawyer Rand Spear states, “Sometimes, people say they dislike wearing their seat belt because it’s uncomfortable. If your seat belt rubs against your neck or doesn’t fit you properly due to your height, there are products you can buy to make your seat belt more comfortable. Shoulder pads and seat belt extenders can help you get a proper fit that keeps you safe while ensuring a comfortable ride. If you purchase any of these products, just make sure they have been safety certified. You can usually ask your local police department to look them over and help you install them to make sure they work properly in your vehicle.”

Have you been injured in a car accident caused by another person’s negligence? Don’t wait to speak to a personal injury lawyer about your case. Protect your rights by calling Philadelphia and New Jersey personal injury lawyer Rand Spear today at 877-GET-RAND.

source: http://randspear.com/2017/04/06/philadelphia-car-accident-lawyer-dot-want-buckle/

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A Maryland man was recently indicted by a Texas grand jury for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon because of a tweet he sent over Twitter. The indictment alleges that the tweet was a “deadly weapon.” Most people think of a gun or a knife as a deadly weapon. So, how could a tweet be one, asks John Helms Dallas defense attorney?

In this case, the Maryland man tweeted a GIF file, which is one that displays a brief animation. The particular GIF file was one that displays flashing lights that are known to cause some people with epilepsy to have seizures. The person to whom he sent it is a prominent national columnist who has written about attempts by people to send him GIF files that could cause him to have a seizure. The columnist is also a critic of President Trump, and when the defendant sent the columnist the tweet, he allegedly indicated that he thought the columnist deserved a seizure for what he had written about Mr. Trump. Allegedly, the columnist did, in fact, have a seizure.

Does this mean that a tweet can be a “deadly weapon”? Section 1.07(a)(17) of the Texas Penal Code defines “deadly weapon” as:

(A) a firearm or anything manifestly designed, made, or adapted for the purpose of inflicting death or serious bodily injury; or

(B) anything that in the manner of its use or intended use is capable of causing death or serious bodily injury.

The key here is the phrase, “in the manner of its use…is capable of causing death or serious bodily injury.” Normally, we would not think of a tweet of a GIF file as something that is capable of causing death or serious bodily injury. If this particular type of file was sent, however, to cause someone who is known to be vulnerable to seizures to have one, then we are not talking about an ordinary tweet of an ordinary GIF file. If a seizure is or can result in “serious bodily injury,” then the tweet of the GIF may actually be a “deadly weapon.” It may be up to medical experts to persuade a judge or jury one way or the other on this issue.

Although this is a very unique case, it is not unusual that Texas law defines something we may not consider inherently dangerous to be a “deadly weapon.” For example, Texas prosecutors routinely charge that cars and fists are “deadly weapons,” because they are capable of causing death or serious bodily injury if they are used in that way. There are Texas cases that back up these theories.

Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon is a serious crime. In addition to whether the weapon is really “deadly,” there can be issues like self-defense and whether the accused is the one who actually committed the assault. Sometimes, people are charged with being an accessory to the assault even if someone else actually did the assaulting. Someone who merely assists the actual attacker in some way can be just as guilty under what Texas calls the “law of parties.”

If you or a loved one is accused of a crime of violence like aggravated assault, it is important to get the best legal representation you can. A really good defense lawyer will look for any credible defense that might work. Even if there is not a good defense for whether the accused committed the crime, a good lawyer can often present a compelling case that the punishment should be less than what the prosecutor originally thinks.

If you, a family member or someone you know has been charged with assault or any other crime in the Dallas area, contact Dallas defense attorney 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.

source: http://johnhelms.attorney/dallas-defense-attorney-explains-tweet-deadly-weapon-texas/

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