Dallas, 12/16/2016 /SubmitPressRelease123/

The Dallas chapter of Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) announced the winners of the 2016 Pegasus Awards. The chapter’s Pegasus Awards recognize the most outstanding public relations and strategic communications efforts by Dallas area public relations professionals. The chapter also recently awarded individual chapter awards and elected the new 2017 Dallas chapter officers.

Pegasus Awards

Pegasus Award winners were announced at a luncheon presentation during the annual PRSA Dallas Communications UnSummit, which drew nearly 200 public relations and communications professionals for a full day of speakers with leading industry experts.

Highest honors and Best of Show awards went to 7-Eleven with Ketchum in the Programs division for Wiener Wars: 7-Eleven Takes Big Bite Out of Rival’s News, and to DoubleTree by Hilton in the Projects division for DoubleTree by Hilton Launches “Nice Travels” Movement. The Best of Show awards recognize the two most outstanding entries in the Programs and Projects categories for their creativity and effectiveness in achieving goals and objectives.

Pegasus Awards were also given in six categories of the Programs division, represented by multi-faceted campaigns that used several strategies and tactics to reach an objective. The winners were:

Community Relations

Pegasus Award: Fluor

Award of Honor: TrizCom with Heroes for Children

Events and Observances

Pegasus Award: Fluor

Award of Honor: Denton County Transportation Authority

Award of Honor: Mary Kay

Award of Honor: Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)

Internal Communications

Pegasus Award: Dean Foods Company

Award of Honor: Allstate

Award of Honor: Aviall: A Boeing Company

Award of Honor: Children’s Health

Marketing Communications, Business-to-Business

Pegasus Award: Ketchum

Award of Honor: TrizCom Public Relations with Goodway Group

Marketing Communications, Consumer

Pegasus Award: 7-Eleven with Ketchum

Award of Honor: Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA)

Risky Business

Pegasus Awards: 7-Eleven with Ketchum

Award of Honor: Dean Foods Company

Award of Honor: Solis Mammography with TrizCom Public Relations

Award of Honor: North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA)

Winners were also announced in seven categories of the Projects division, which included entries representing a single tactic developed as part of a comprehensive campaign. The following awards were announced:

Media Relations, Associations, Government or Non-profit

Pegasus Award: Children’s Health

Award of Honor: Hill + Knowlton Strategies

Media Relations, Consumer

Pegasus Award: DoubleTree by Hilton

Award of Honor: 70kft

Award of Honor: Scottish Rite Hospital for Children

Social Media

Pegasus Award: DoubleTree by Hilton

Award of Honor: HomeTeam Pest Defense with QMobius

Award of Honor: Tetra Pak with Golin

Brochure

Pegasus Award: Baylor Scott & White Health with QMobius

Newsletter/Magazine

Pegasus Award: Chili’s

Award of Honor: Allstate

Video

Pegasus Award: Scottish Rite Hospital for Children

Award of Honor: Fluor

Award of Honor: Buckner International

Wildcard

Pegasus Award: Buckner International

Award of Honor: Aero Kinetics with Shorey Public Relations

Award of Honor: North Texas Tollway Authority with HNTB

Award of Honor: HMS

The Pegasus Award is named after the iconic red Pegasus in downtown Dallas. It serves as a symbol of public relations excellence in Dallas and North Texas. The Pegasus Awards luncheon sponsor was Ketchum. For more information about the awards and PRSA, visit PRSA Dallas.

Individual Recognition from the Chapter

The chapter also announced the winners of its 2016 Chapter awards, which recognizes members at all stages of their careers for public relations excellence and significant contributions to the chapter. PRSA Dallas announced the individual chapter awards as:

President’s Award for Outstanding Service to the Chapter

Kara Schectman, YPO

New Member of the Year

Chris Pilcic, State Farm

Member of the Year

Amanda Lam, Viverae

Norm Teich Award

Leah Ekmark Williams, APR, C. Pharr & Co.

2017 Slate of Officers

PRSA Dallas has also announced its 2017 slate of officers effective January 1, 2017:

President

Melissa Flynn, APR, Melissa Flynn Public Relations & Marketing

President-Elect

Donna Coletti, APR, Texas Instruments

Vice President

Brooke Traister, Children’s Health

Secretary

Christi Matthys, Lewis Public Relations

Assembly Delegates (2017-19)

Christy Baily-Byers, APR; Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

Bernadette Davis, APR; IBM

Sandra Duhé, APR, Fellow PRSA, Southern Methodist University

Alternative Delegate

John Janney, APR, Muslim Legal Fund of America

About PRSA Dallas

PRSA Dallas is one of the nation’s largest and most active chapters of the Public Relations Society of America. Founded in 1950, three years after the national society founding, PRSA Dallas has grown to a membership of more than 300 dedicated professionals located in and around the Dallas area working on local, national and even international projects and campaigns.

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New York, New York, United States, 12/16/2016 /SubmitPressRelease123/

Campus Life & Style has announced the promotion of Jessica H. Nix to Senior Vice President of Marketing and Leasing. With the benefit of over 17 years of student housing experience, Mrs. Nix oversees national marketing and leasing strategies – which includes the oversight of traffic driving marketing plans, sourcing and deploying best-in-class marketing tools and campaigns, and ensuring rates, leasing systems, and sales skills are aligned to achieve preleasing and occupancy goals.

Co-CEO, Elliot Tamir said, “Jessica is a tremendous asset to our team. Her steady leadership coupled with her creative ability to handle complex situations on a daily basis is crucial to our success.”

Before joining the CLS team, Jessica operated her own business, JNix Consulting, where she provided executive strategies for marketing, community positioning, market analysis and student ­centric lease-­up plans for all property types. Mrs. Nix began her career as a Community Advisor and climbed the ranks to VP of Marketing at Peak Campus Management, the second largest third­-party student housing management company in the United States.

Mrs. Nix received her bachelor’s degree in Public Relations from Georgia Southern University. She is married with two children.

About Campus Life & Style (CLS)

Campus Life & Style (CLS) was founded in 2015 by Co-CEOs Elliot J. Tamir and Isaac J. Sitt as a subsidiary of Vesper Holdings to operate its student housing portfolio. Today, CLS is responsible for the management of over 15,000 beds across 9 states. Since inception, the mission has been to elevate the college living experience and provide environments conducive to academic achievement and optimal socialization. Campus Life & Style is recognized industry-wide for its properties’ superior accommodations and service at mid-market rent rates.

About Vesper Holdings

Vesper Holdings is a private equity real estate investment firm based in New York City. Founded in 2007 by Co-CEOs Elliot J. Tamir and Isaac J. Sitt, the firm owns and operates portfolios that include mixed-use, retail, office buildings and parking assets. Vesper Holdings is a specialist in revitalizing and repositioning student housing assets ranging from 10 to 15 years old and is one of the nation’s top 10 largest owners of student housing owners. Vesper Holdings’ portfolio is currently valued at more than $1 billion.

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Boca Raton, FL, USA, 12/16/2016 /SubmitPressRelease123/

I know when I am walking the street with other people I hear others joke around and say, “I wish they would hit me.” It feels like many pedestrians taunt drivers to hit them. With all the distractions that plague drivers in today’s world, the odds of having an accident or hitting a pedestrian are high. One problem with that though is that if you get struck by a car the injuries might be too much to overcome, and you might be at fault when the dust settles says Boca pedestrian accident attorney Joe Osborne.

The rules of the road do favor pedestrians for reasons such as that they have much more to lose. With that said drivers are often courteous when it comes to letting a pedestrian cross the street. Reasons where I believe drivers get in trouble are often when they aren’t paying attention or they might be in a rush. Unfortunately, most Americans are always in a hurry.

Pedestrians are supposed to follow traffic safety lights, wait for signals, and use walkways, and crosswalks. If a pedestrian follows these particular rules they should remain safe, although you can never account for human error.

Judge Anthony Calisi of the Dallas area goes on to elaborate that pedestrian accidents caused by a motorist are caused by “the failure to yield to a pedestrian, failure to obey the speed limit, intoxication, and even failure of car equipment.” Furthermore, reasons where the pedestrian is at fault are when they jaywalk, walk through a high-speed area, walk while intoxicated and stray from the marked areas of safe passage. Top rated personal injury attorney Joe Osborne also educates that each of these situations varies in the total amount of fault placed on each party. Each state’s rules and regulations also play a part in each case.

In my home state of Florida, the Census Bureau reports that “Florida is the third most populated state in the country”. With a state populated by more than 20.6 million people and the bad reputation of Florida drivers, the increase of pedestrian accidents and deaths will only rise says Florida top personal injury lawyer Joe Osborne. Likewise, with the country as a whole having over 320 million people, compounded by extremely populated urban areas, there won’t be a shortage of personal injury claims. Fortunately the proper legal assistance is only one call away.

If you or a family member have been injured in a pedestrian accident or vehicle accident in Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach Counties and have any questions about accident law, contact Boca pedestrian accident attorney Joe Osborne at (561) 800-4011 or fill out this online contact form. We can talk about the situation, how the law could apply in your case and the best legal options to protect your rights and obtain compensation for your injuries.

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New York City, NY, 12/15/2016 /SubmitPressRelease123/

One of the founding principles of our democracy is the freedom to assemble. When citizens don’t agree with proposed actions of the government, they have a Constitutional right to protest peaceably.

As you might expect, the definition of “peaceably” has often been the subject of intense debate. Throughout American history, many groups have engaged in protests and even acts of civil disobedience to raise awareness of important issues. From the Boston Tea Party to Dr. Martin Luther King, protesters have even played a prominent role in reshaping laws.

Recently, protesters have clashed with police over proposed construction of a pipeline that would transport crude oil from North Dakota to southern Illinois, which would then allow the oil to be transported to oil refineries in the Gulf States or eastern states on the coast.

Protesters, including members of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, claim the pipeline will negatively impact their drinking water and leave it vulnerable to contamination in the event of oil spills. If the pipeline project goes ahead, it will span four states and stretch 1,172 miles.

According to eyewitnesses who spoke to reporters, the police at the scene have used water cannons, rubber bullets, and tear gas on the protestors. Most recently, a 22-year-old woman was nearby when a concussion grenade detonated, severely damaging her arm. The police claim they did not use concussion grenades or any other types of explosives at the protest.

The woman’s family initially feared doctors would need to amputate her arm, however, they later stated that doctors believe they can save the arm. The woman faces several surgeries to repair the damage and replace the lost bone in her arm.

Your Rights Against Police Brutality

The Dakota Access Pipeline is a controversial issue that has inspired strong opinions on both sides of the debate. Whatever your beliefs, however, everyone has the right to be free from unwarranted police brutality. When the police act with excessive force, people can get seriously injured and killed.

At Jonathan C. Reiter Law Firm, PLLC, we have recovered millions on behalf of clients who have been injured by police officers and law enforcement agents. In many of these cases, victims of violence carried out by police suffer both physical and psychological injuries. You may be entitled to compensation for your pain and suffering, emotional distress, and other damages.

New York City Police Brutality Law Firm

If you or a loved one has been injured by police during a protest or while in police custody, call New York  police brutality lawyer Jonathan C. Reiter to speak to a lawyer about your case. You can reach us through our online contact form or by calling 866-324-9211.

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Dallas, 12/15/2016 /SubmitPressRelease123/

The Dallas Car Wreck lawyers at 1-800-Car-Wreck are reporting on the persistent problem of young drivers and the rate of car accidents among this group.

As demographic, young drivers tend to have more accidents and exhibit more risky driving behavior than older, more experienced drivers.

That’s not just a factor of youth and inexperience, however, as advances in mobile technology has created major distractions for this group of drivers, taking their focus and attention off the road, and contributing to car wrecks.

But the fact is, motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for young people ages 16 to 19 in the U.S., a statistic that should concern every parent out there whose children are of driving age.

Young Driver Accident Stats

Although their statistics for young driver car accident fatalities have not been released for 2015, the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that in 2014, 2,270 drivers age 16 to 19 died in car wrecks, and 200,000 others suffered injuries.

The fatality numbers means that six teenage drivers were killed every day in car accidents in 2014.

Teenage male drivers were twice as likely to die in car wrecks than teenage female drivers, and teenagers who drove with passengers in their vehicles were much more likely to be involved in a crash.

What’s even more troubling is that teenagers who receive their driver’s licenses for the first time have a higher likelihood of being involved in a crash during the first few months of driving than at any other time in their driving history.

These statistics are bad enough, but when you factor in the overall accident statistics for 2015, things get even worse.

In the summer of 2016, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued its report on 2015 motor vehicle accidents, and the news was not good.

More than 35,000 people died in car wrecks in 2015, which was a 7.2-percent increase and represented the largest percentage increase in car fatalities in 50 years.

What’s even worse is that the number of fatalities increased in every vehicle category, including SUVs, vans, passenger vehicles and motorcycles.

Pedestrian fatalities also increased by 9.5-percent and bicyclist fatalities increased by a whopping 12.2-percent, the highest number since 1995.

Significantly, the number of young drivers age 16 to 20 who were involved in fatal wrecks increased by 9.7-percent, and the number of young drivers who died in car accidents increased by 10-percent.

Young drivers were also much more likely to be seen using electronic devices while operating a vehicle.

According to the National Occupant Protection Use Survey (NOPUS) that is conducted every year by the National Center for Statistics and Analysis , a division of the NHTSA, the percentage of young drivers who visibly manipulated handheld mobile devices while driving jumped from 2-percent to 4.9-percent from 2014 to 2015.

The NOPUS report found that since 2007, young drivers age 16 to 23 had the highest percentages of all drivers when it came to using handheld mobile devices while driving.

“There’s a tendency to forget that younger drivers are much more in tune with the latest technological gadgets, and that they like using those gadgets even when they’re driving,” stated Dallas car wreck lawyer Amy Witherite, founding partner of the personal injury law firm of Eberstein Witherite, LLP, which has offices in multiple Texas cities including Dallas, Fort Worth Houston and Austin, as well as in Atlanta, Georgia. “And very often, those gadgets are attached to mobile devices, which young drivers believe they can use while driving, because they have headsets or other hands-free devices. But the problem is that when you mix a young driver and distractions such as texting or talking on a mobile phone, you have the makings of a bad situation on the road. Just because a young driver’s hands are on the wheel doesn’t mean that the driver is paying attention, and we tend to forget that distraction is cognitive as well as physical.”

In fact, young drivers also lead all driving demographics in their use of mobile phones without hands-free devices.

In 2015, 4.6-percent of drivers age 16 to 24 held a phone to their ears while driving, which was higher than the 4-percent of drivers age 25 to 69 who practiced that behavior.

Major Causes of Young Driver Car Accidents

And it’s risky behavior that is behind many of the contributing factors that make young drivers far more likely to be involved in car wrecks.

The most common of these behaviors are:

Speed
Driving while intoxicated
Driver distraction
Inexperience

SPEED

Young drivers exceed the speed limit more than any other driving demographic.

The reasons vary, but some car safety experts believe that street racing and the feeling of power and control, motivates young drivers to speed, and speeding is one of the leading causes of fatal car wrecks in the U.S.

DUI

Nearly 25 percent of all fatal crashes among young drivers are caused by underage drinking, according to the NHTSA.

Drinking impairs a driver’s ability to make sound decisions, slows reflexes and can even cause a driver’s eyes to close while operating a vehicle.

Texas led the nation in alcohol-impaired driving fatalities in 2015 with 1,323, which was a staggering 38 percent of all car wreck fatalities in the state.

DRIVER DISTRACTION

Any activity that takes a driver’s attention and focus off the road is considered a distraction.

The most common types of driver distraction include texting on a mobile device, watching a mobile device, speaking on a mobile device, eating, smoking, chatting with another passenger, applying makeup and bending down to pick something off the floor.

But distraction isn’t just physical, it can also be cognitive, including a driver who is lost in thought, or replaying a conversation in his/her head.

Young drivers have much higher rates of mobile device use while driving, and are also much more likely to engage in animated conversation when driving with other passengers, which poses a higher risk for accidents due to inattention.

INEXPERIENCE

Young drivers have faced less road situations than experienced drivers, which means that they are more likely to make mistakes when something unexpected occurs.

That’s especially true for young drivers who have been licensed a year or less, because they are still learning the rules of the road, which are quite different from the rules printed in a car-driving manual.

For example, young drivers are far less secure when making left turns, yielding right of way at an intersection, lowering their driving speed to account for inclement weather of traffic conditions, maintaining a safe distance from a vehicle in front of them and making safe lane changes.

“5 To Drive” Campaign To Lower Young Driver Accidents

In an effort to combat the rate of car wreck fatalities among young drivers, the NHTSA has created the “5 To Drive” campaign, which is a checklist of five critical talking points that parents should discuss with their teenage drivers to promote safety.

The topics included in the checklist are:

No mobile phone use, including texting while driving
No passengers while driving
No speeding
No alcohol or drug consumption
No driving without a safety belt

“The ‘5 To Drive’ Campaign is a simple and effective way for parents to instill five very important driver safety practices into their teenage children,” added Witherite. “Parents have a huge influence over how their children behave when they are behind the wheel, but sometimes, parents just don’t know what to say. This campaign really gives them the tools necessary to have a thorough discussion about the kind of driver they want their children to be at all times. If you read that list, it covers the most important factors that cause young drivers to be involved in car wrecks, or to survive car wrecks, and that has real value.”

In addition to the “5 To Drive” Campaign, the NHTSA is pushing states to increase their driver safety requirements for young, newly licensed drivers.

Driver safety courses offer instruction on defensive driving to avoid collisions, and they also help young drivers make sound decisions in a number of different traffic circumstances.

Young drivers are often unaware of the basic ways to avoid errors, such as maintaining the proper following distance, not changing lanes until they have looked over their shoulder to ensure that the lane is clear, and ensuring that the intersection is clear before making a left turn.

What To Do After a Car Wreck

The truth is, that even with all the safety training available to young drivers, they still cause car wrecks in greater numbers than any other driving group. And if you have suffered injuries in a car accident caused by a young driver, or any other type of driver, the first thing you should do after seeking medical help is to contact a personal injury lawyer.

There are too many variables involved in a car wreck, and only a personal injury lawyer is trained to know what matters most in a future legal action.

Call 1-800-Car-Wreck®

If you live in Dallas, Houston, Fort Worth, Lubbock, Abilene, Austin or Tyler, and you have suffered injuries in a car wreck, please call 1-800-Car-Wreck and speak to one of the Dallas car accident attorneys at Eberstein Witherite. We have decades of experience helping victims of car wrecks, and our commitment is to pursue justice on your behalf, obtain fair and reasonable compensation and help restore your quality of life. Call us today or fill out the form online and a member of our team will contact you for a free legal consultation. 

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New Jersey, 12/15/2016 /SubmitPressRelease123/

Christmas is quickly approaching, which means plenty of parties, get-togethers, and mandatory work celebrations. Although you can’t always control whether alcohol will make an appearance at events hosted by others, you can host an alcohol-free celebration that is plenty of fun. Here are several ways to ensure your event is a success and you keep your friends out of alcohol detox.

Be Selective about Your Guest List

When you make your guest list, do so with supportive people in mind. The last thing you need to worry about is dealing with someone who complains about the lack of alcohol or, even worse, shows up with their own.

Consider Putting “No Alcohol” on your Invites

Whether you invite people over via email, or you create your own formal invitations, it’s not a bad idea to include the words “no alcohol” or “alcohol-free” on your invitation. This lets guests know in advance that no alcohol will be served, which can deter them from raising the issue at the party or bringing a guest along who will comment on the lack of alcohol at the gathering. You want the focus of your party to be on enjoying a good time with friends and loved ones—not the absence of alcohol.

Read more about an alcohol free life.

Offer Fun Alternatives to Alcoholic Drinks

You can serve mocktails, although some people in recovery prefer to avoid any beverages reminiscent of alcohol. If you would rather stay away from such drinks, you can offer a fun alternative, such as a hot cocoa buffet or a sundae bar. Other options include a make-your-own nachos stand, candy buffet, or a competition to see who can bring the most creative dessert.

Ask Guests to Bring a Gift for Charity

One way to spread seasonal cheer is to theme your party as a charity event. For example, you could ask your guests to each bring an item of clothing to donate to a local shelter. You could also do a diaper drive for community organizations that help babies and children. Call around to local civic organizations to see what they need. Many shelters and community outreach organizations need coats and blankets during the winter months.

What Are Your Recovery Tips for Navigating the Holidays?

We’d love to hear your ideas for hosting a fun alcohol-free Christmas party. Share your tips with us on Facebook or tweet us @SummitBH..

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Serenity At Summit
1-844-64-DETOX
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Union, NJ 07083

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Linthicum, MD, United States, 12/14/2016 /SubmitPressRelease123/

NFM Lending is proud to announce that it was named a Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun. This is the fifth year in a row that NFM Lending has received this honor.

Each year, The Baltimore Sun distributes a survey to employees of Baltimore area workplaces. The survey analyzes the job satisfaction and engagement of the employees along with the values and organizational health of the company.

“It inspires me that we are able to consistently remain on this list,” said Bob Tyson, COO/CAO. “I view this as a true testament to the culture we work so hard to grow and nourish every day.”

NFM Lending prides itself on its exceptional culture. The company’s executive team has an open door policy, which allows a clear line of communication between management and staff. Employees are encouraged to voice their questions and concerns directly to management so that they can be addressed promptly and correctly. Managers often surprise staff members for their birthdays, and the company holds contests, holiday celebrations, health fairs, and other initiatives to show employees their appreciation.

In addition to this most recent award, NFM Lending has been recognized many times for its exceptional company culture. In 2016, it was named one of the Washington Post’s Top Work Places in the Washington, D.C. area for the second year in a row, a Top Mortgage Employer by National Mortgage Professional Magazine, and one of Mortgage Executive Magazine’s Top 50 Best Companies to Work For for the second year in a row. NFM Lending is proud of each member of its team and the work they do to make NFM a Top Workplace.

About NFM Lending

NFM Lending is a mortgage lending company currently licensed in 29 states in the U.S. The company was founded in Baltimore, Maryland in 1998. They attribute their success in the mortgage industry to their steadfast commitment to customers and the community. NFM Lending has firmly planted itself in the home loan marketplace as “America’s Common Sense Residential Mortgage Lender.™” For more information about NFM Lending, visit www.nfmlending.com, like our Facebook page, or follow us on Twitter.

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New York, NY, US, 12/14/2016 /SubmitPressRelease123/

Linium, a world-class provider of business services that empower the entire enterprise, today signaled its expansion into the European market with the opening of its newest office in London.

With a strategic concentration on providing financial services consulting, the new location enables Linium to assist European companies in addressing a host of timely financial issues, including the impact of Brexit and challenges associated with regulatory reform. Key areas of focus will include Financial Markets and Equities; Business Change and Transformation; Management Consultancy; with further specialisms in Enterprise Architecture & Target States, Regulatory Compliance and KYC Delivery Models, Lending Services and Loan IQ, and Risk and Finance.

“We are delighted to expand Linium’s global footprint with the opening of our new location in the UK,” said Steve Shyn, Chief Strategy Officer and Managing Partner of Linium. “The presence of our London office will create opportunities to provide Linium’s consulting services in the European market, particularly across the financial services sector, where the need for innovative solutions to enable agility and technology growth has never been greater.”

With more than 16 years of experience, Linium’s consulting expertise in the financial services markets spans regulatory change, lending services including Loan IQ, risk and finance, business change and transformation, operational effectiveness, target operating models, cyber security, and robotic process automation. Linium’s proven capabilities are designed to assist the banking sector in navigating a myriad of evolving rules and regulations, mitigating compliance risks, reducing redundancies, and maximising operational effectiveness through tailored and innovative approaches that address critical issues and achieve results.

“I am hugely enthusiastic about what the future holds for Linium and our customers within Europe and beyond,” said Linium Managing Director Dylan Coffey. “With an outstanding track record and demonstrated specialist expertise, Linium is uniquely positioned to provide financial firms with the knowledge and delivery to enable them to outperform in today’s complex and evolving environment.”

The opening of Linium’s London office comes on the heels of work the company has completed for clientele across Europe. Most recently, Linium assisted a global UK bank in need of consolidating and moving all syndicate (agent) and participate (member) deals from legacy commercial lending systems into Loan IQ and decommissioning all legacy loan systems and sub-systems.

With over 2,200 successful engagements, including lending support and services to numerous Fortune 500 companies, Linium has been named to the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Companies for the past five consecutive years. Linium’s growth is fueled by its premier solutions-based consulting, which enables companies worldwide to achieve operational efficiencies through modernization. In addition to financial services, Linium provides consulting in strategic planning, enterprise service management, operations management, enterprise performance management, human resource management, custom application development, and business intelligence.

About Linium.

Linium is a globally recognized firm with 16 years of experience specializing in consulting services that position companies to achieve enterprise scale and growth. We work closely with our clients to solve today’s most pressing operational challenges; whether it’s streamlining how business services are delivered across the enterprise or navigating the impact of regulatory change. The bottom line – we help you achieve operational efficiencies through modernization.  For more information, visit www.linium.com/financialservices.

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Dallas, 12/14/2016 /SubmitPressRelease123/

Truck Accident Attorneys of 1800 Truck Wreck are reporting on the government’s recent push to change the requirements for new commercial truck drivers who want to obtain a license, and what effect it will have on lowering the number of truck crashes.

In March, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) proposed a new set of training standards governing entry-level commercial truck drivers and bus operators who want to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL).

The proposals were triggered by the passage of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21), which was signed into law in 2012.

Before examining the tenets of the new commercial truck driver training standards, it’s important to first understand how MAP-21 fits into the FMCSA’s new strategy for lowering the number of truck accidents

MAP-21 Law

For years, officials at the FMCSA have been seeking to create new proposals to lower the number of commercial vehicle accidents on the road.

MAP-21 was a two-year transportation reauthorization bill that grew out of this desire, and it contains many provisions to lower truck wreck injuries and fatalities.

The new law was written with three main goals:

Raise the standards of driver training for entry-level work as a commercial truck driver or bus driver
Raise the safety standards required of commercial truck drivers and bus drivers in an effort to lower wrecks
Take unsafe and high-risk commercial drivers and commercial carriers off the road

Although MAP-21 funding expired after the 2014 fiscal year, FMCSA officials are pushing for stricter training standards for truck drivers because the rate of truck wrecks has not lowered significantly in the past four years.

“The FMCSA is full of smart people who can read statistics and trends,” stated attorney Amy Witherite, partner at the personal injury law firm of Eberstein Witherite, LLP, which has offices in many major cities in Texas as well as in Atlanta, Georgia. “The fact is, we haven’t seen a significant reduction in the number of truck wrecks, or the number of truck wreck fatalities, especially when you consider that a commercial truck driver is far less likely to die in an accident caused by his truck than the people in the vehicle that are hit by the truck. And we know that inexperience is one of the contributing factors in big truck wrecks.”

New Entry-Level CDL Requirements

The FMCSA’s new proposals would override all state-based requirements for new drivers to obtain their CDLs.

In fact, what makes CDL standards a thorny issue is that each state has its own requirements for a driver to obtain a CDL, including the number of hours spent training on the road with a qualified driver.

The FMCSA is attempting to consolidate the different requirements under one set of rules that states would have to follow.

The new proposals would require any applicant seeking a Class A CDL – which is required to operate a combination tractor-trailer vehicle weighing 26,0001 pounds or more – to possess a minimum of 30 hours of behind-the-wheel experience from a training program that meets the FMCSA’s standards.

That experience would also have to include at least 10 hours of driving a commercial vehicle on a practice driving range, meaning a closed course where safety methods are easier to apply than in real-life situations.

Entry-level applicants who want to obtain a Class B CDL – which is required for driving a “straight truck” such as a dump truck, or a school bus, transit bus or motorcoach – would have to have at least 15 hours of behind-the-wheel experience, including at least seven hours on a practice driving range.

The new proposals do not stipulate a minimum number of hours for classroom work, so those standards would continue to be left up to each state to determine.

The proposals would apply to:

First-time CDL applicants
Drivers with a CDL who are trying to upgrade to another class or are seeking an endorsement, such as to operate a truck transporting hazardous materials
Any CDL holder seeking to obtain a new license after their original CDL was revoked

Any commercial truck driver or prospective commercial truck driver who falls under one of those categories would be subject to the FMCSA’s new entry-level requirements.

Furthermore, they would have to obtain their training from a training provider certified by the FMCSA.

These training providers would have to meet minimum qualifications, cover a specific curriculum, and be listed on the FMCSA’s proposed Training Provider Registry, a national database of qualified trainers.

The only group of drivers excluded from the proposed regulations would be farmers, military drivers and firefighters.

“Well-trained drivers are safer drivers, which leads to greater safety for our families and friends on our highways and roads,” stated U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. “With the help of our partners, today’s proposal serves as a major step towards ensuring that commercial vehicle drivers receive the necessary training required to safely operate a large truck or motor coach.”

Inexperienced Truck Drivers Cause More Accidents

The FMCSA’s new proposals are intended to lower the rate of truck wrecks caused by inexperienced or improperly trained truck drivers.

This has been a divisive issue that has pitted professional truck member organizations such as the Teamsters against the FMCSA for years.

The truck member organizations believe that the government has dragged its feet in implementing stricter training methods, and in fact, a group of them filed suit in 2014 against the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the FMCSA for delaying the passage of these stricter laws.

“The Teamsters and a number of other safety organizations have been pressing the FMCSA for more than 20 years to raise training standards for entry-level truck drivers,” added Witherite. “This is by no means a new issue, but one that has been fought for decades. Responsible truck drivers understand that inexperienced drivers cause more accidents and blemish the reputation of safe drivers who are properly trained to avoid wrecks. So the burden hasn’t been on truck drivers pushing back, but more so on the fact that getting anything pushed through the government is often an arduous process. But the tragedy is that people are dying on the roads as we wait for these proposals to become law.”

And the FMCSA’s own studies bear out the fact that inexperience is a major factor in the number of truck wrecks each year.

The most recent FMCSA large truck crash causation study listed the following as major causes of truck accidents:

Inadequate surveillance
Driving too fast
Illegal maneuver
Inattention
Fatigue
Unfamiliarity with road

Even a cursory examination of each of these causation factors shows that they are all either directly related to or tangentially related to driver inexperience.

There are an estimated four million truck drivers in the U.S. who possess a CDL, and in many states an entry-level commercial truck driver must only attend 10 hours of classroom training and pass an exam to obtain a CDL.

Adding to the problem is that there is a large shortage of qualified commercial truck drivers in the U.S.

According to the American Trucking Association, one of the leading truck carrier organizations, there are about 48,000 truck driver openings in the U.S. in 2016, and over the next nine years, there are expected to be about 890,000 openings.

But the bigger problem is that 29 percent of the nation’s commercial truck drivers are in the 45 to 54-age range, and many of them are leaving the industry due to burnout, exhaustion and low pay.

As a result, truck carriers are hiring new drivers who have never driven large vehicles before, and are sending them out on the road with very little practical training.

Worse yet, many truck carriers only pay drivers when their trucks are actually on the road, which forces many inexperienced operators to spend even more hours on highways, which increases the likelihood of a truck wreck.

“One solution that has worked for some truck carriers is raising the starting wages of entry-level truck drivers, which studies have shown attracts better drivers and lowers accidents,” Witherite added. “When truck carriers pay a wage that makes applicants feel as if this is a professional job with the same respect accorded to white collar workers, everything gets better. Training programs are extended, safety is made a priority, and the overall job satisfaction increases. And truck carriers that pay per hour instead of per the amount of time the truck is on the road would probably find their drivers are more relaxed and more likely to emphasize safety over the rush to make a delivery time.”

Do I Need A Lawyer After a Truck Wreck?

Many people who have been involved in an accident caused by a commercial truck wonder if they really need a personal injury lawyer. The short and long answer is “yes!”

It may be helpful to look at things from the perspective of the truck company that owns the truck that hit you, because you can bet that this carrier will send an investigator to the accident site immediately to confer with the truck driver and to “secure” all evidence.

Do you really want to be at an extreme disadvantage this early in the process?

A personal injury lawyer’s sole duty is to protect your rights from the moment the accident occurs until you receive your settlement.

Call 1800 Truck Wreck

If you live in Dallas, Houston, Fort Worth, Austin, Laredo, El Paso, Lubbock, Tyler or Midland and you have suffered injuries in a truck wreck, please call 1-800-Truck-Wreck and speak to one of the attorneys at 1800 Truck Wreck. They have spent decades helping truck accident victims find justice and restore their lives. Call us today or complete this form, and a member of our team will contact you for a free consultation. 

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Dallas Agency’s Creative Direction Pays Dividends

In a highly competitive creative landscape of advertising agencies, Dallas-based, full-service advertising agency Red Racer Advertising was rewarded for ingenuity and creativity by taking home the Gold Award at the Graphis Advertising Annual 2016.

The honor was awarded to Red Racer for their inventive print ad campaign in Underground Construction Magazine representing the marketing message of Radius Horizontal Directional Drilling.

“Our goal was to depart from the status quo of ads featured in Underground Construction Magazine,” said Scott Crowell, partner/creative director of Red Racer Advertising. “We needed to break out of the sea of sameness with a bold idea.”

Red Racer created a product-featured ad campaign that played off of the personalities of the individuals who use the product. The key was humor and jokes. Tapping into funny stories shared over the water cooler and practical jokes played on the job site allowed Red Racer’s creative team to fuel bright and upbeat ads sure to attract product users. The concept was a departure in the industry, but a strategy that paid dividends. The campaign yielded positive results for Radius Horizontal Directional Drilling as evidenced by a marked incremental increases in sales and web traffic.

“Some of our customers liked the ad so much they even pinned it to their bulletin boards,” Crowell added. “While all of our campaigns meet a high standard of excellence, we are so honored that this campaign was recognized with a gold award by Graphis.”

The full campaign can be viewed on here.

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Red Racer Advertising is a full-service agency based in Dallas, Texas, that creates award-winning advertising and marketing solutions for local, regional and national clients – from nutritional supplements to telecommunications to healthcare.

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