Disneyland Employee Killed in Fatal Bicycle Crash
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October 13, 2011 -According to reports a Disneyland employee was killed in a fatal bicycle crash on the way home from work. According to the Anaheim Police Department, the accident occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. Thursday, on Ball Road and the I-5 Freeway.
According to Anaheim Police Sgt. Bob Dunn the bicyclist identified as a woman was riding eastbound on Ball Road in the No. 1 lane and was crossing the I-5 over pass when the accident occurred.
The Disneyland employee was struck by a white Ford SUV from behind, according to Sgt. Dunn. The woman who was riding her bicycle home from work identity has not been released. According to Sgt. Dunn the bicyclist was transported by paramedics to a local trauma center, where she was pronounced dead.
Sgt. Dunn stated that the driver of the SUV remained at the scene of the crash and alcohol does not appear to have been a factor in the accident. Disneyland officials and president of the Disneyland Resort George A. Kalogridis, released a statement Thursday morning saying that they will mourn the loss of one of their own. There is no word from anyone's bicycle accident attorney as to liability or fault.
Fatal Carroll County Bus Driver Was Sleepy from Taking Cough Syrup
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The issue of sleepy drivers is a matter of great concern that can cause Georgia auto accidents that result in serious injury or wrongful death.
Many people take medications, whether prescription medications or over-the-counter drugs, that can either make a driver sleepy or exacerbate the effects of driver fatigue. We wrote recently that a school bus driver trainee that was involved a fatal school bus accident entered into a plea agreement that resulted in probation.
A media report indicated that the school bus driver may have been sleepy because he was under the influence of cough syrup. It has been widely reported that the driver had run over a dog earlier in the day and was observed struggling to keep the bus in its lane of traffic. A trainer was onboard and apparently observed all of this activity and noted it but did not intervene. The bus driver’s toxicology screening was negative for illegal drugs and alcohol but was positive for brompheniramine, an ingredient used in cough medication that can cause sleepiness and fatigue.
These tragic new details only add to the sad reality that this was an easily avoidable tragedy. When an employer or a supervisor for an employer has knowledge that an employee is not fit to operate a vehicle, the employer may be liable for injuries or wrongful death resulting from a collision involving a driver who is negligently entrusted with a motor vehicle. An employer should never entrust an employee who is not fit to drive with a car, truck or SUV, and especially a commercial driver like a bus driver or tractor-trailer driver who is sleepy, ill or taking medications that impair driving ability. The information that the driver in the fatal Carroll County school bus accident was sleepy because he had taken cough syrup only adds to the growing body of evidence of negligence on the part of the trainer and the school district.
Sleepy driving is a problem that most people recognize as unacceptable and dangerous but engage in despite the risk of causing a serious Atlanta car crash. According to the Insurance Networking News, 85 percent of drivers identify sleepy driving as an unacceptable driving practice. Despite this widespread view, 41 percent of drivers admit to having fallen asleep behind the wheel at some point based on data from AAA. Anyone driving when they are tired faces a serious risk of being involved in a sleepy driving accident. The risk is not only that drivers may be injured in sleepy driving accidents but that there also is an extremely high risk of sleepy driver accidents resulting in fatalities. Tired drivers account for over 16 percent of all auto accident fatalities according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
If you are tired either because of illness, side effects of medication or lack of sleep, it is important to stay off Atlanta roadways to avoid fatigued auto accidents. The experienced auto accident attorneys at Montlick and Associates, Attorneys at Law, recognize that tired drivers pose a serious danger of causing drowsy driving accidents in Atlanta and throughout Georgia.
If you are injured by a tired driver in a crash caused by driver fatigue or a driver who falls asleep at the wheel, our experienced Atlanta personal injury lawyers have been representing victims of fatigued drivers for nearly 30 years. Our Atlanta accident lawyers are available to assist clients throughout all of Georgia and the Southeast, including but not limited to Albany, Athens, Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Gainesville, Macon, Marietta, Rome, Roswell, Savannah, Smyrna, Valdosta, Warner Robins and all smaller cities and rural areas in the state. No matter where you are located our attorneys are just a phone call away, and we will even come to you. Call us 24 hours a day/7 days a week for your Free Consultation at 1-800-LAW-NEED (1-800-529-6333). You can also visit us online at www.montlick.com and use our Free Case Evaluation Form or 24-hour Live Online Chat.
Seattle Fatal Accident Lawyer | Dan Wheldon Dies in During Indy Race
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As a Seattle car accident attorney, I understand the devastation that car accidents can bring to victims as well as the family members of those victims. Automobile accidents occur in all different kinds of situations and circumstances. When driving a car is your job, the risk of being injured in a car crash increases dramatically. According to KOMOnews.com, on October 16th, an Indianapolis 500 winner died in a horrific crash at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Driver Dan Wheldon was killed during a race that resulted in a 15 car pileup. After two cars touched wheels and lost control sending both cars in different directions, it was difficult for other drivers to avoid the wreckage. It was then that Wheldon’s car flipped over another vehicle and landed in a catch fence. Several cars caught on fire and two other drivers were also injured in the destructive crash. Race cars are built to withstand disastrous auto crashes and when a fatality does occur it devastates the whole nation.
Car accidents are dangerous no matter how tricked out with safety gadgets. New innovations in car safety continue to improve in everyday consumer vehicles but as seen in this racing accident, even the safest of cars are subject to fatalities. Being aware of your surroundings and a cautious driver may help keep you from having to rely on manufactured safety.
If you or a family member have been injured in a car accident, then you need the dedicated services of a Seattle car accident attorney. Call me at Premier Law Group and I can work with you and your case in order to ensure the medical care that you deserve. I can also work with your insurance company to get you everything you are entitled to. I believe that everyone has the right to their integrity no matter the circumstance. For more information and a FREE CONSULTATION, contact me at (206)285-1743.
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Disneyland Employee Killed in Fatal Bicycle Crash
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October 13, 2011 -According to reports a Disneyland employee was killed in a fatal bicycle crash on the way home from work. According to the Anaheim Police Department, the accident occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. Thursday, on Ball Road and the I-5 Freeway.
According to Anaheim Police Sgt. Bob Dunn the bicyclist identified as a woman was riding eastbound on Ball Road in the No. 1 lane and was crossing the I-5 over pass when the accident occurred.
The Disneyland employee was struck by a white Ford SUV from behind, according to Sgt. Dunn. The woman who was riding her bicycle home from work identity has not been released. According to Sgt. Dunn the bicyclist was transported by paramedics to a local trauma center, where she was pronounced dead.
Sgt. Dunn stated that the driver of the SUV remained at the scene of the crash and alcohol does not appear to have been a factor in the accident. Disneyland officials and president of the Disneyland Resort George A. Kalogridis, released a statement Thursday morning saying that they will mourn the loss of one of their own. There is no word from anyone's bicycle accident attorney as to liability or fault.
SUV Rams Pole in Fatal Car Accident
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Speed and alcohol don’t go together and unfortunately one group of friends is learning that in the worst way possible. According to police in Garland, an accident involving an SUV carrying five passengers was caused due to a combination of alcohol and car speed. Just before dawn on Wednesday morning, the SUV crashed head-on to a utility pole on the LBJ Freeway (I-635).
A woman died in the wreck and police said the four other passengers were rushed to either Parkland Hospital or Baylor Medical Center. The male driver of the SUV is in critical condition – all of the riders in the car were in their 20s.
It’s like oil and water – drinking and driving just don’t mix. This is such a tragedy for such a young group of friends. Sometimes young people believe they are invincible and drunk driving accidents like this prove that it could happen to you. Please don’t drink and drive – one doesn’t suit the other.
The Anderson Law Firm in Fort Worth is a personal injury law firm that holds drunk drivers accountable. If you have been hurt because of a drunk driver, contact one of our accident attorneys today and learn what your legal options are.
Bellevue Car Crash Lawyer | Motorcycle Crash on West Seattle Bridge Turns Fatal
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As a Seattle motorcycle accident attorney, I know that riding a motorcycle can be more hazardous than driving a car; aside from lacking the basic safety features of cars such as seat belts and air bags, taking evasive action on a motorcycle can sometimes cause the driver to wreck even while avoiding the original accident. On Tuesday morning, Bradly Gilmore crashed his motorcycle on the West Seattle Bridge, while commuting to work in Bellevue, as reported by the Seattle Times. In an attempt to avoid a collision with a car that was changing lanes, he broke heavily on his rear wheel, locked the wheel and was taken to Harborview Medical Center with head and facial injuries. Mr. Gilmore died from the injuries Wednesday morning at Harborview, leaving behind a wife and four children.
Unfortunately, accidents like this one are not isolated incidents; over 4000 motorcyclists are killed annually across the country according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Without the metal body and safety features of a car, a motorcyclist’s primary protection is his or her awareness of the situation, and ability to react to the unexpected. Each of these incidents leaves behind an entire family with grief over the unexpected loss of a loved one, but also with medical bills and the loss of income from the person they lost. The devastation that the family may experience will require a great deal of time to cope with, and in many cases the income from the deceased may be irreplaceable, leaving the family in dire financial straits.
No one can replace the void that appears in the life of a family when someone is lost suddenly and unexpectedly. If you have lost a loved one in a motorcycle wreck, you need someone to protect your financial health and legal interests while you focus on your family during this painful time. Jason Epstein is a dynamic, compassionate Bellevue motorcycle accident attorney who can work to protect your rights while your family heals from its emotional wounds. For more information, and a FREE CONSULTATION, contact Jason at Premier Law Group at (206)285-1743.
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Driver Involved in Fatal Infant Death Files Lawsuit Against the City of Huntington Beach
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September 29, 2011 - According to reports a woman that was involved in an accident leading to the death of an infant has filed a lawsuit against the city of Huntington Beach.
According to reports Caryl Johnson age 53 of Huntington Beach has filed a lawsuit against the city of Huntington Beach, stemming from a chain reaction accident last year. The accident killed an infant from Australia, while being pushed in a stroller by her mother.
Johnson’s lawsuit filed September 16th in Orange County Superior Court states her car was struck from behind while she was stopped by a distracted driver, causing her vehicle to be pushed into the crosswalk and into the pedestrians.
Johnson claims to have been permanently disabled and suffers emotional scars; her husband is also listed as a plaintiff in the suit and alleges loss of consortium against the defendants. He lists that his wife is unable to perform duties as a spouse, work or services. ?
According to police reports, September 7, 2010 at the time of the accident, Johnson complained of neck and back pain.
Johnson’s lawsuit is suing Huntington Beach for allegedly maintaining a dangerous intersection at the location where the accident occurred on Croupier Drive and Sprindale Street. The lawsuit also names driver Robert Anthony Casares, age 50 of Huntington Beach for negligence.
According to police reports Casares who was driving a Chevrolet Tahoe northbound on Springdale Drive, caused the car accident when he did not see Johnson stopped in front of him. Casares was fixing his laptop from falling off the seat after going over railroad tracks on Springdale, according to police reports. The Huntington Beach car accident lawyer at Ehline Law Firm PC drives in this area and can verify that is dangerous. To learn more about government claims, contact:
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$25 Million Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed in Fatal Hazing Incident
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With the school at University of Georgia and other colleges and universities having recently started, your college-bound young adult may be asked to join the Greek System and become part of a fraternity or sorority.
While the Greek system can provide an opportunity to develop future contacts, build a social network at a university and obtain access to a wide range of social and recreational activities, there is also a darker side to the fraternity and sorority experience. Pledge initiation, rituals and hazing that are a frequent part of the fraternity and sorority experience are often portrayed in movies and television as harmless hijinks. However, many times each year college hazing incidents result in serious injury or wrongful death.
Pledge initiation often involves ritual practices like hazing by a fraternity or sorority to bring about a sense of close bonding. Hazing is designed to provide shared experiences frequently under adverse, stressful or physically challenging conditions that promote a tight camaraderie among the members of the organization. While these experiences may be unpleasant or downright painful during the time they are experienced, they theoretically are looked back on by members with humor.
Unfortunately, many times hazing includes dangerous practices such as forced consumption of alcohol that result in catastrophic injuries or even wrongful death. A $25 million wrongful death lawsuit has been filed resulting from the tragic hazing death of a Cornell University sophomore. The mother of the fraternity hazing victim has alleged in her wrongful death lawsuit that fraternity members allegedly blindfolded and bound the hands and feet of her son before kidnapping him. The wrongful death hazing lawsuit also alleges that the fraternity pledge was forced to drink so much that he died of alcohol poisoning.
Although fraternities and sororities are often associated with hazing activities, hazing may be experienced in a wide range of extracurricular activities and clubs. A study entitled the National Study of Student Hazing conducted by professors at the University of Maine found that 55 percent of all college and university students that participate in sports, clubs and organizations experience hazing. While 70 percent of those involved in Greek organizations and varsity sports teams indicated having experienced hazing incidents, these incidents were even reported by members of honors societies (20 percent) and academic clubs (28 percent).
Common hazing practices reported in the University of Maine study include forced alcohol consumption, humiliation, sex acts, sleep deprivation and isolation. Perhaps, the most surprising aspect of these hazing practices is that they are often carried out in public. Students in the study reported that 25 percent of the time an advisor, coach and/or alumni was aware of the hazing incident.
Hazing can lead to permanent life-threatening injuries including alcohol poisoning, serious head injuries, spinal cord injuries, paralysis and wrongful death. When students are forced to consume large quantities of alcohol, subject to physical restraints or deprived of adequate sleep by being woken throughout the night to be forced to submit to acts of humiliation, the results can be tragic. If your child is the victim of hazing and suffers injury or wrongful death, contact the experienced Georgia personal injury lawyers at Montlick and Associates. We have been fighting for the rights of accident victims throughout Georgia for over 27 years.
Our Georgia personal injury attorneys are available to assist clients throughout all of Georgia and the Southeast, including but not limited to Albany, Athens, Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Gainesville, Macon, Marietta, Rome, Roswell, Savannah, Smyrna, Valdosta, Warner Robins and all smaller cities and rural areas in the state. No matter where you are located our attorneys are just a phone call away, and we will even come to you. Call us 24 hours a day/7 days a week for your Free Consultation at 1-800-LAW-NEED (1-800-529-6333). You can also visit us online at www.montlick.com and use our Free Case Evaluation Form or 24-hour Live Online Chat.
Bellevue Car Accident Lawyer | Fatal Accident on US 2
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As a Seattle car accident lawyer, I unfortunately work with many families that have been torn apart by tragedy. Obviously, it is never easy to lose a loved one in a car accident, but it is especially traumatic when there are other members of the family present to see the accident. King5.com reports that on Saturday, a man was killed on US Highway 2 in Snohomish when a wheel flew off a vehicle driving in the opposite direction. When Rocky Ottow swerved to avoid the loose wheel, he ended up in oncoming traffic and was hit by an SUV traveling the other way, and was killed in the crash. He had three children in the car with him; one was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center, the other two were unhurt. Rocky’s father, Lawrence Ottow, was driving in front of his son, and saw the accident in his rearview mirror. Every fatal accident leaves a family grieving a loved one, but in this case several members of the family actually witnessed the accident.
Every year, over 30,000 people are killed in traffic accidents in the United States, with around 500 of those coming right here in Washington State. The State Patrol has an initiative commonly referred to as Project Zero, attempting to minimize the number of serious traffic injuries and fatalities with the ultimate goal of eliminating them altogether. A lofty goal, but certainly a worthy one. Sadly, for now, there is a long way to go. OF course, there are things that we all can do to try to help the State Patrol achieve this goal. The Washington Department of Licensing has a number of resources to help with this goal.
When a family member is lost in a fatal motor vehicle collision in Washington, the most important thing for the family is to work through the grieving process, and focus on the health of the surviving family members. This is a very difficult process, and sometimes the financial health of the family can be overlooked during this period. If you have lost a loved one in a Seattle car accident, you need a dedicated, compassionate Snohomish car accident attorney to protect your family’s financial well-being while you look care for you loved ones. Jason Epstein is an aggressive, experienced lawyer who will fight for your interests. For more information, and a FREE CONSULTATION, contact Jason at Premier Law Group at (206)285-1743.
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Stranded Pedestrian Killed In Fatal Accident Near The Colony
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Posted On: September 26, 2011 by Mark A. Anderson
A garbage truck traveling northbound on the Sam Rayburn Tollway in The Colony hit and killed a stranded motorist that was trying to cross the highway. The motorist was hit around 6 a.m. after he attempted to cross Highway 121 between Main and Paige Road.
The truck accident caused a traffic nightmare for those driving the tollway as they had to use the highway’s frontage road during morning rush hour.
Unfortunately, stranded motorists are injured or killed all the time in DFW while changing tires, or like in this case, attempting to cross the road. Remember – there is an emergency number on the back of your Texas driver’s license you can call for roadside assistance. If you are stalled on an especially busy road or highway, call the police station and request that a squad car with warning lights wait nearby. These accidents are far too common, but can be avoided – especially if you use the resources available to you.
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Seattle Car Accident Attorney | Mother Acquitted After Fatal Accident
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As a Seattle car accident attorney, it is all too frequent that my job involves working with a parent who is mourning for the loss of a child. It is hard to imagine anything more terrible than losing your children in a car accident, but feeling that you might hold responsibility for the accident can only make it that much worse. KOMOnews.com reports on Wednesday on the case of grieving mother Jayme Davis, who was on the way home from a sporting event in January, 2010 with her two young sons when she drifted across the center line and collided with two oncoming cars, resulting in the death of both of her boys. Although Ms. Davis had some beer at the game, her blood-alcohol level was below the legal limit; she was nevertheless charged in the boys’ death. She was acquitted at trial, and reports that for several months after the trial, she was so consumed with grief that she was unable even to leave the house.
Motor Vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death to children in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has some outstanding data on child safety as it pertains to motor vehicles. The CDC reports that 1314 children at or below the age of fourteen were killed in car crashes in 2009, with many more injuries. What I find much more disturbing is that they estimate that in one year over 600,000 children went without the use of proper vehicle restraint at least once. Many of these were right here in Washington State. The single most important thing that we can do for our children is to be absolutely certain that they are properly secured in their seat, using a safety seat or booster when appropriate, every single time they ride in the car. They also observe some startling risk factors: a significant majority of children killed in car accidents were with drivers who had been drinking, nearly half of the children riding with drivers who don’t wear a seatbelt go without proper restraint, and almost three quarters of observed child seats were misused, not giving adequate protection in the event of a crash.
Many people believe that losing a child is the most emotionally painful thing a person can experience. In the awful event that this occurs due to a driver’s negligence in an auto accident, your focus will naturally be on healing the emotional scars of your family. At this time, you need an experienced Seattle car accident attorney to take care of your family’s legal interests while you concern yourself with more important matters. Jason Epstein is a veteran, compassionate Seattle car accident lawyer who can look out for the rights of your family during this difficult time. For more information, and a FREE CONSULTATION, contact Jason at Premier Law Group at (206)285-1743.
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Morning Traffic Accident Fatal for Big Rig Driver
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September 26, 2011-According to reports an early morning crash was fatal for the driver of a big rig. According to the California Highway Patrol the big rig crash occurred at approximately 6:10 a.m. on northbound I-5 in the vicinity south of Vista Hermosa.
California Highway Patrol Officer Chris Goodwin said the truck driver pulled over and got out of his truck due to a mechanical problem, when he was struck by a BMW traveling in the No.4 lane that drifted onto the shoulder. The BMW driven by a 64 year old San Diego man sideswiped the side of the big rig and struck the driver.
The big rig driver identified by the Orange County Coroner’s Office was Ruben Mendoza Chavez age 31 from Tijuana, Mexico. The coroner’s office stated that Chavez was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.
According to the California Highway Patrol the accident remains under investigation and an arrest was not made. Ehline Law Firm PC, is a truck accident attorney that writes legal news and articles about tort related subjects. There are many potential issues raised here, from pure comparative negligence, to wrongful death laws. To learn more, contact 633 West Fifth Street, 28th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071. 213.596.9642.
Fatal bicycle accident lawsuit filed - unlawful death case
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Lancaster County woman injured in fatal traffic accident
August 21 a Mrs Lancaster County at a Boeing violated, which left another driver dead. Karen Thomas received light injuries when a Pontiac Aztec driven by Rebekah Walters their Ford Fusion sideswiped.
Thomas was eastbound on Route 40, when Walters of the westbound vehicle median crosses the and from their vehicle. Walter's car collided head-on, then with an Infiniti, driven by Kristin gray.
Thomas was treated for injuries at the scene. Gray was transported hospital in Delaware, Christiana, where it was listed in stable condition. Walters was brought to Cooper University Hospital in Camden, where she died.
Police investigated to cross even the cause of Walters of the centreline of the vehicle.
Our sympathies are with Mrs Thomas, Mrs gray and the Walters family, because they concern with the tragic events of August 21.
Legal complexity in the accident
The crash injured Mrs Thomas illustrates the legal situation, which may result from a single accident. Two riders suffered, property damage and injuries as a result of other performance of the driver and that driver was killed. Most likely performed the deceased driver auto insurance. If not, and if the accident was your fault, the other riders could face an uphill battle for compensation.
Some accidents, guilt is obvious. But in others the error ultimate death of a driver makes difficult - a scenario that can cause to refuse the deceased insurance company, to pay claims. In such cases personal injury is very important with a NJ attorney on your side, also critical. Without one your chances of recovery are low damage.
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Man arrested for fatal hit and run
The man for the death of 17-year-old Francisco Reyes was caught police by Irving. Last week, we wrote about the hunt for the man for this fatal hit and-run car accident.
In the early morning hours of Aug. 14 went Reyes on the Highway 183 South service road, when he was hit from behind. Of debris left at the scene of the accident the police noted that it was a 2010 or 2011 Dodge Challenger, the Reyes killed and fled.
Police got a tip, matching a Dodge Challenger vehicles described in Denton painting for repairs. From this tip, authorities have arrested 29-year-old John David Wright and store with a third-degree crimes for leaving the scene of the accident.
The Anderson law firm we are pleased this study who come to an end – there are too many criminals responsible for fatal accidents, who never caught in Texas. We are pleased to see that this man is the music and numbers for his actions.
Motorcyclists killed during compulsory helmet law protest in fatal crash
Despite the proven record of motorcycle helmets reduce catastrophic head injuries and deaths are many state laws mandate the use of motorcycle helmets still against. The compulsory helmet law generally against have objections based on individual freedom.
Unfortunately sometimes, individual freedom comes at a high cost. Was a motorcycle enthusiast in New York, a bike ride to protest, mandatory helmet laws was killed when he crashed and suffered serious head injuries involved.
The debate on the mandatory motorcycle helmet laws pits typically public safety advocates against those that the laws as a paternalistic intrusion on their personal choice display. All motorcycle riders are required by State law for motorcycle helmets in 20 States including Georgia wear, and 27 other States make compulsory helmets based on age of the driver.
There is little dispute, motorcycle accidents usually far more serious injuries and a higher probability of wrongful death than those with car. Administration (NHTSA) is based on data from the national highway traffic safety the accident mortality rate for motorcyclists 550 percent greater than for passenger vehicle occupants per registered vehicle. Based on other information from the NHTSA, motorcycle accidents account for approximately 14%, although they registered only 3 percent of all vehicles at the national level all the deaths of make.
While there are a number of motorcycle enthusiasts to oppose the mandatory helmet laws, it is a fairly significant body of proof, the helmets save lives and reduce catastrophic head injuries in motorcycle crashes. The NHTSA estimates that motorcycle helmets per year save nearly 2,000 lives and predict if all motorcycle riders wore helmets a further 800 motorcycle accident deaths per year would be prevented. These numbers are hardly surprising when you consider that more than 40 percent of all drivers in motorcycle accidents killed bear no helmet.
Regardless of which side of the debate, it comes down, it is also difficult to argue that the costs borne by no motorcycle helmet is significant. NHTSA data indicate mandatory helmet saves about $3 billion per year and this universal use in one would result in another $1.2 billion in savings.
Those mandatory helmet against criticizing laws produced the data from the NHTSA, because the organization advocated compulsory universal use of motorcycle helmets. Critics of mandatory helmet laws argue that it less motorcyclists since the adoption of mandatory helmet laws but that it no significant decline in the motorcycle accident fatalities. Laws against those the compulsory helmet also claim that there is no problem of public health since the motorcycle accident victim of their own health care costs will have to pay. However, this takes into account not for the drain on resources for public health with anyone who receives any form of publicly subsidized health care.
Montlick and Associates, we believe in public safety and preventable tragedies to prevent. Unfortunately, we see many people the catastrophic life-changing injuries and wrongful death fatal to suffer from motorcycle accidents in Atlanta and very Georgia. While we damages for injury or loss of a beloved fight Georgia motorcycle accidents in Atlanta and throughout the country, and to obtain heavily involved on the protection of the rights of which, we prefer that fatal Georgia motorcycle accidents completely be avoided. If you or your loved a fatal injury or wrongful death in a motorcycle accident Georgia has suffered, you can claim for compensation for your injuries or loss.
Our Georgia to help motorcycle accident injury lawyers are available to customers in all Georgia and in the Southeast, including but not limited to Albany, Athens, Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Gainesville, Macon, Marietta, Rome, Roswell, Savannah, Smyrna, Valdosta, Warner Robins and all the smaller towns and rural areas in the State. No matter where you are our lawyers are only a phone call away, and we come even to you. Call the week us 24 hours a day/7 days for your free consultation at 1-800-LAW-NEED (1-800-529-6333). You can also visit us at www.montlick.com and use our free case evaluation form or 24-hour live online chat.
Medically unfit truck drivers provide serious risk of fatal accidents Georgia tractor trailer
A semi-trailer can pose a serious risk to other drivers on the road under the best conditions, at a speed of 65 miles per hour or more move and weigh up to 80,000 pounds can when fully loaded.
Its length, weight, and poor visibility of these huge vehicles make it has trained be the truck driver, and warning. If a truck company operating a this massive big rigs entrusted to a driver it knows too sick or get tired, the results can be tragic. At Montlick and Associates, attorneys at law, we have truck representing accident victims in the greater Atlanta and very Georgia more than 27 years. If you were injured or have lost a loved one in a serious commercial truck accident you have on compensation for your injuries or loss claim.
While the summer 2009 contains a sample of the danger in the truck company their drivers do not properly monitor semi-trailer accident a heavy Oklahoma. While the truck accident slept 76-year-old truck driver at the wheel and drove over the top of two vehicles for passenger transport if it is not even the brakes applied. The driver had before been released recently from the hospital for cardiac problems and were on the road just over 10 hours, when the accident occurred is at 3 am the truck driver took still drugs after the recent hospital stay.
Even with all this clear evidence, that he were not on the street a 18-Wheeler with predictable results brought him his employer behind the wheel. The truck ran the semi-trailer literally slept over the top of two vehicles for passenger transport as the driver behind the wheel. The accident resulted in the death of all eight occupants of the two vehicles. The truck driver who claimed that his Gesamtmasse(n) was been parked and below, the truck drove the vehicles for passenger transport and were crushed. However, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) determined that the semi-trailer accident was caused by driver fatigue. The NTSB noted in particular that the truck accident occurred during the driver's first day back after cardiac surgery.
Despite directives by the NTSB to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), to the introduction of stricter rules for medical fitness tractor it has little progress in recent years. At it over the last decade little change to keep drivers from the road medically unfit. From 2002 to 2008 have been over 800 fatalities of truck with medically unfit drivers. Not withstand these alarming statistics, a driver behind the wheel of a tractor again allow everything that is required is a certificate from almost any health care professional, including a nurse or chiropractor. There are also no standards for the implementation of which accounts for fitness test or guidelines for what.
Fatigue is a leading cause of tractor accidents and in combination with mangelnder medical fitness fatal Georgia Gesamtmasse(n) risk is extremely high. If you or someone you love is seriously injured in a Georgia Gesamtmasse(n) was accident or you have lost a lover of wrongful death, experienced Atlanta Gesamtmasse(n) accident lawyers Montlick and associates offer a free initial consultation no obligation. Diligently, we pursue the interests of our customers as part of our commitment to be the best personal injury law firm in Georgia.
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County crash fatal for women not wearing orange safety belts
August 9, 2011-according to reports was an Orange County crash fatal for three women who say California Highway Patrol wore no seat belt.
According to authorities the crash occurred Monday on the highway I-5 in the direction North streets, exit Buena Park at approximately 10:17 pm. According to California Highway Patrol officer Ray Paton was the implementation of women's SUV with a high speed travel, when the driver lost control.
The SUV as a Ford excursion in the direction North streets was, if the driver is causing the control the SUV with flap over a railing, a different ramp and finally come in an empty lot are lost. The excursion fire began after it with the crash killed three of the passengers and injured two people came to rest.
According to California Highway Patrol, the victims were related to come home to from a church service at the Crystal Cathedral. The victims who were killed in the crash were identified Prado age 49 age 24, Sara Flores age 40 and Angela as Elda Nava-Mayo; the three women were citizens of Downey.
Pronounced in the scene of the crash, three women were dead. The California Highway Patrol identified the driver of the SUV as Ruth Nava-Torres of age 32, who was rescued from the vehicle by a witness to the crash. A 17-year-old passenger was also rescued from the vehicle and to UC Irvine Medical Center with critical injuries were transported.
According to California Highway Patrol, most of the passengers in the SUV were not seatbelts at the time of the crash and were ejected from the vehicle.
Experienced car accident lawyer reviews the fatal bus against travel accident in Victoria, Texas and precautions, while tired.
Victoria, Texas – am 2. Januar 2008 um 4: 15 am frühen Morgen, ein Capricorn Bus Lines Inc.-Charta-Bus Reisen nach Houston, mit 46 Passagiere an Bord, Weg von der Straße drehte dann over-corrected und auf seiner Seite gekippt. Ein Fluggast getötet und Dutzende mehr waren transportiert an Krankenhäuser in den Bereich, mit ein paar wegen der ihre kritischen Zustand gebracht wird. Obwohl zuerst die Details des Absturzes zurückgehalten wurden, ging hervor, dass der Treiber nicht akzeptierte kommerzielle Lizenz besitzen und durfte nach wie vor von der Firma fahren. Die Ursache des Absturzes wurde aufgedeckt werden, dass der Treiber mit Müdigkeit überwunden hatte, und schlief.
Da die Kfz-Unfälle mit müde und erschöpft Treiber weiter, ist es wichtig, auf die Gesetze in Bezug auf kommerzielle fahren, informiert werden, wie oft Transport-Gesellschaften werden Lücken Missbrauch oder ihre Mitarbeiter drücken auf Rest zu verzichten, um Fristen und Quoten gerecht zu werden. Das U.S. Department of Transportation Vorschriften für diejenigen mit einem CDL (kommerzielle Führerschein) vorschreiben, dass ein Passagier-tragenden Fahrzeug-Operator (-Bustreiber) 8 Stunden der Erholung, folgenden 15 Stunden Arbeit, haben muss, während ein Eigenschaft-tragenden Fahrzeug-Operator 10 Stunden der Erholung nach einer 11 Stunden treibende verfügen muss. Berufskraftfahrern dürfen auch nicht zu viele aufeinander folgenden Tagen, erarbeiten, um sicherzustellen, dass sie die Ruhe und Entspannung musste fahren Sie sicher (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 2010) erhalten. Diese Regelungen sind um die Sicherheit der Treiber, die Passagiere, die sie den Transport werden können und die Menschen, die unterwegs sind, um sie sicherzustellen.
Obwohl der Schwerpunkt oft auf Berufskraftfahrern, ist es wichtig, nicht vergessen, dass ermüdet Treiber nicht nur in einen Bus oder ein Lastwagen, sondern auch in den privaten Fahrzeugen auf den Straßen gefunden werden. Laut der National Schlaf-Foundation weniger als die Hälfte der Amerikaner erhalten genügend Schlaf in der Nacht, und die meisten Amerikaner sind täglich auf der Straße. In einer Umfrage der Stiftung sagte 54 % der Fahrer, dass sie während schläfrig während rund 28 % der Fahrer zum Einschlafen am Steuer zugelassen vertrieben haben. Hinweis das Schlüsselwort "aufgenommen;" Es ist wahrscheinlich, dass noch mehr Treiber haben am Steuer eingeschlafen, aber tat nicht zugeben oder erinnern solche Fehlermeldung. Oft wird eine Person sich davon überzeugen, die sie okay sein werden; Sie werden in der Lage, Schläfrigkeit für kämpfen gerade lang genug, um an ihren Bestimmungsort zu erhalten. "Menschen denken, sie beurteilen können, die genaue Zeit, sie zu müde sind und nicht erkennen, dass 'schläfrig fahren' ist eine ernste Gefahr", sagt David Cloud, CEO der National schlafen Foundation. "sie wissen nicht, dass es möglich ist, fallen in eine 3-4 Sekunden Sekundenschlaf ohne es zu wissen. Reisen bei 65 MPH, die genug Zeit, um die Länge eines Fußballfeldes im Grunde unbewussten Reisen ist"
Eine der wichtigsten Rollen eines Treibers ist zu beurteilen, ob sie Fit und können sicher auf der Straße, unter Berücksichtigung nicht nur ihre eigene Sicherheit zu fahren sind aber die Sicherheit von allen anderen Reisen auf der Straße mit oder um sie herum. Wenn der Treiber schläfrig fühlen ist, sollten sie sofort sehen, nach einem sicheren Ort zu ziehen über und die Erholung. Frühen Bewusstsein der Ermüdung kann Leben retten, so denken Sie daran, diese Warnzeichen im Auge zu behalten:
Fällt es schwer zu erinnern, das letzte Zeichen oder Sehenswürdigkeiten.Schwere Augenlider, häufige blinken oder Probleme zu konzentrieren.Leiter beginnt zu schweren fühlen und droop.Beschleunigung oder Verlangsamung erratisch, Ausweichen auf die Straße-Zeilen oder schlagen das Rumpeln Streifen.Fehlende Ausgänge oder Richtungen zu vergessen.Anfang angewiesen auf den Lärm der Radio oder Luft aus dem Fenster, bewusst zu bleiben.Um alle diese Warnzeichen zu vermeiden während der Reise, es ist äußerst wichtig zu schlafen mindestens 7 bis 9 Stunden der Nacht zuvor und Planung zusätzliche Zeit für Reisen, damit bricht und ausruhen. Wenn möglich, bringen Sie einen Freund für das Pendeln oder Reise. Dies ermöglicht die treibende Verantwortung geteilt werden, das spart Energie und den Spaß der Reise auch hinzugefügt. Ein weiterer nützlicher Tipp, wach und energetisiert zu bleiben ist die bringen einige Laufschuhe oder ein Fußball (oder ein anderes Element, die körperlichen Aktivität fördert) und eine schnelle Übung vor Beginn des Laufwerks oder während auf eine Pause. Dies führt dazu, dass das Herz schwerer zu Pumpen und löst Körperhitze, die hilft zu kämpfen Schläfrigkeit und Sensibilisierung. Zusammen mit Übung ist einen Snack oder einen schnellen Nap an einem sicheren Ort auch eine gute Möglichkeit, aktualisieren und für den Rest des Laufwerks aufladen. Koffein ist auch eine gute Idee, so ergreifen Sie einen Kaffee oder Energie trinken bei Bedarf. Vermeiden Sie alle Medikamente die Schläfrigkeit verursachen, und vermeiden Sie während der Geschäftszeiten zu fahren, wo normalerweise schlafend, wären Sie wie Ihr Körper zu jenen Zeiten Herunterfahren bedungen wird.
Es wird empfohlen, vor dem Reisen über kommerzielle Verkehr, die den Charta-Bus und des Fahrers Anmeldeinformationen überprüft werden, um sicherzustellen, dass alle Vorkehrungen getroffen worden und die Sicherheit nicht wurde ignoriert. Wenn ein Fluggast bewusst, dass der Treiber oder das Geschäft nicht Verordnungen folgt oder die Leben der Passagiere gefährden ist, sollte die zuständigen Behörden mitzuteilen. Bevor Sie beginnen persönliche Reise, entweder regelmäßig pendeln oder eine längere Reise, empfiehlt es sich, dass der Treiber stellen Sie sicher, er hat genügend Ruhe bekommen und ist voll und ganz wach und Kontrolle über seine Fähigkeiten. Wenn Gefahr besteht, dass der Fahrer das Fahrzeug müde ist und schläfrig während auf der Straße, dann er sollte sofort gehen in einen sicheren Bereich und was Maßnahmen notwendig, die Sicherheit von seiner eigenen Person und andere auf der Straße zu gewährleisten. Ist es möglich, die während einer Person die notwendigen Vorkehrungen treffen kann, ein anderes dürfen, und daher ist es entscheidend, vor allem nachts während auf der Straße, sich bewusst sein. Wenn ein Auto Ausweichen ist, inkonsistente Geschwindigkeiten beizubehalten, oder läuft über den Rumble-Streifen vermeiden, zu nah an diesem Fahrzeug als Treiber kann asleep at the Wheel fallen. Wenn jemand Bundesverordnungen über kommerzielle Transport wird nicht beachtet oder nach wie vor für während schläfrig und diese fahrlässig Verlust oder die Verletzung einer Einzelperson oder einer ihrer lieben verursacht, ist die Beschaffung von Dienstleistungen eine ausgezeichnete Autounfall-Rechtsanwalts entscheidend. Amy K. Witherit, ist mit einer ermutigenden bewährte Aufzeichnung der prozessieren Unfall Ansprüche, für jedermann zu unterstützen, die eine solche Situation erlebt hat und kann helfen, Ersatz für Schäden.
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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. (2010). Driver-related Regulations. Retrieved September 11, 2010, from U.S. Department of Transportation: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Adminitration: http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/administration/fmcsr/fmcsrguide.aspx?section_type=D
Nationalstiftung Schlaf. (2010). Immer genügend Schlaf Ihres Lebens auf den Straßen speichern kann. Retrieved September 11, 2010, from DrowsyDriving.org: National schlafen Foundation: http://drowsydriving.org/2010/05/getting-enough-sleep-can-save-your-life-on-the-roads/
Fatal motorcycle accident under investigation
Jabrel Warren, 36, from Jamesburg, was dead at the scene in a motorcycle accident on Saturday, said the July 12. The crash occurred around 11:40 am at the intersection of cranberry South River Road and deans Rhode Hall Road.
Warren's motorcycle crashed in a 2003 Honda Civic killed this evening itself and an unnamed woman that pond was thrown from the vehicle and a retention critically injured his passenger,. She remains in critical condition at the University Hospital of Robert Wood Johnson.
The driver of the civic transport two unnamed passengers was and remains unidentified. All three occupants of the car were brought in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital with minor injuries.
We offer our condolences to the family of Mr. Warren. We would like to offer motorcycle also a speedy recovery of the other victims of the crash.
Motorcycles in the night
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