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UFC Champion Arrested for DUI

nospam@example.com (Dmitry Gorin) — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:52:09 -0400

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) winner Jon "Bones" Jones was
arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol in upstate New
York last weekend. Jones was reportedly driving his Bentley around five
o'clock in the morning last Saturday when he crashed into a pole.
According to reports, Jones was arrested after officers arrived at the scene of
the auto accident in Binghamton, New York. No word was given as to what
Jones' blood alcohol level may have been at the time of his arrest, but he was
immediately taken into police custody and released sometime later after his
mother posted bail. Jones, who is a Light Heavyweight Champion with UFC,
last fought on April 21st, defeating Rashad Evans by unanimous decision.
No word has been released as to when he is due in court. Jones has since
apologized to his supporters for the incident on his Facebook page.

If you have been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, you
need an experienced and aggressive Los Angeles DUI
Defense Attorney right away. Improper handling of a drinking and
driving incident can have serious consequences for your life, including the
suspension of your driving privileges, expensive fines and court fees, possible
court-ordered alcohol counseling or rehabilitation, and even jail or prison
time. For most people, being charged with drinking and driving may be the
one and only time they might have to deal with our criminal justice
system. When you have worked to be a law-abiding citizen your whole life,
suddenly being treated as a criminal can be confusing and intimidating.
The right attorney, however, can expertly help guide you through the often
confusing process and even help you find solutions to your problems that do not
have to include serving time in a jail or prison. In many cases, probation
and community service may be one option. An experienced and aggressive
lawyer may even be able to prove that police improperly or illegally stopped
you. Many DUI cases are dismissed or reduced in this manner because they
lack the necessary legal footing to continue.

If you need a skilled attorney to help you with DUI charges, call the
offices of Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP today at 1-877-781-1570. Our attorneys include a California state bar
certified criminal law specialist, a former criminal prosecutor, a former
Senior District Attorney, and a professor of law at two prominent southern
California universities. Call us 24 hours
a day, seven days a week to talk to someone about your case and find out what
options are available to you.

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Kleiner partner sues firm for discrimination

nospam@example.com (Simon W. Johnson) — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:13:59 -0400

Kleiner partner sues firm for discrimination

from Reuters

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/22/kleiner-discrimination-idUSL1E8GMAJS20120522

Simon W. Johnson

swj@swjlawoffice.com

Law Office of Simon W. Johnson

Martindale, Avvo, Justia, LawGuru

LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook

Serving Cleveland and Ohio, 44124

Lawsuit alleges toxic exposure at prison in Florida Panhandle

nospam@example.com (Simon W. Johnson) — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:11:28 -0400

Lawsuit alleges toxic exposure at prison in Florida Panhandle

from The Miami Herald

http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/05/23/2813210/lawsuit-alleges-toxic-exposure.html

Simon W. Johnson

swj@swjlawoffice.com

Law Office of Simon W. Johnson

Martindale, Avvo, Justia, LawGuru

LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook

Serving Cleveland and Ohio, 44124

Injured trash truck driver awarded $11.4 million

nospam@example.com (Simon W. Johnson) — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:08:44 -0400

Injured trash truck driver awarded $11.4 million

from sfgate.com

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/05/22/BA3U1OM26H.DTL

Simon W. Johnson

swj@swjlawoffice.com

Law Office of Simon W. Johnson

Martindale, Avvo, Justia, LawGuru

LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook

Serving Cleveland and Ohio, 44124

Clip-on Desk Lamps Sold At Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Shock Hazard; Made by He Shan Lide

nospam@example.com (Simon W. Johnson) — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:06:10 -0400

Clip-on Desk Lamps Sold At Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Shock Hazard; Made by He Shan Lide

from PR Newswire

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/clip-on-desk-lamps-sold-at-lowes-stores-recalled-due-to-shock-hazard-made-by-he-shan-lide-153055015.html

Simon W. Johnson

swj@swjlawoffice.com

Law Office of Simon W. Johnson

Martindale, Avvo, Justia, LawGuru

LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook

Serving Cleveland and Ohio, 44124

What Exactly is a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

nospam@example.com (Brian Doster Chase) — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:32:13 -0400

What exactly is a personal injury lawsuit? You may have heard this term before but have only the vaguest idea of what it really means. Can anyone file a personal injury lawsuit? How do you know if you have a valid personal injury claim? Do people really make money on personal injury cases? A California personal injury attorney in Costa Mesa can answer these and all questions you have about personal injury cases.

Personal injury is the area of the law that focuses on accidents caused by an individual or an organization that lead to damages to others. Car accidents, bus accidents, and motorcycle accidents are all personal injury issues. Slip and fall accidents, workplace accidents, and dog bites also come under the heading of personal injury law. Any accident where physical, emotional, or psychological damage is evident may be a personal injury case.

Deciding who is at fault for the personal injury accident can be a complicated process. Sometimes, as in the case of a car accident, there is clearly one individual who caused the accident and therefore is responsible for the injuries others sustained. On the other hand, there are cases where there are several people or organizations involved, and knowing which one is legally responsible for the damages is crucial to recovering those damages in a personal injury lawsuit.

Costa Mesa personal injury lawyers are experts who have this type of knowledge. A personal injury lawyer can look at the facts of a case and immediately tell you who will be held legally liable, along with the jurisdiction or location in which the case should be filed. These personal injury attorneys have great experience working with personal injury victims and have seen many cases such as yours; on the other hand, this may be your first time dealing with any type of personal injury issue. It makes sense to let the experts handle your case and trust that you are doing the right thing by hiring a professional.

If you have been the victim of an accident, do not assume that you cannot collect any money until you have talked with a professional personal injury attorney. Your personal injury lawyer will examine the facts and give you accurate information about your case and your chances of collecting a settlement. You will gain the peace of mind of knowing that you have done the right thing in consulting someone with the legal experience to handle your personal injury matter.

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The Do's & Don'ts When Interviewing Long Beach Personal Injury Lawyers

nospam@example.com (John P. Bisnar) — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:23:50 -0400

Hiring a personal injury attorney is a serious decision, and you should
be aware of some facts about personal injury lawyers before you make
your choice. Hiring the right personal injury lawyer requires some
thought and work, but you can make a good choice if you follow a few
simple rules.

First, you must find a personal injury lawyer with whom you feel comfortable. You cannot work with an attorney you do not trust or cannot talk to. Interview your personal injury attorney carefully before signing a fee agreement. Once you hire a lawyer, it becomes much more difficult to change your mind if you do not like or cannot work with your choice of attorney. Before you commit to work with a personal injury lawyer, spend some time asking questions and go with your instinct. You want an attorney that listens to you, answers your questions in language you can understand, and sympathizes with your situation, but you also want an attorney who will be honest with you about the value of your case.

Professional Long Beach personal injury lawyers never charge for an initial consultation. Charging for a consultation is a sure sign that you are dealing with a personal injury attorney who is not as interested in taking the right cases and is simply interested in collecting a fee. Instead, look for a personal injury attorney who offers a free consultation and listens to the facts of your case carefully. If your case is worth pursuing, an ethical personal injury attorney will let you know. If you do not really have a case, a professional personal injury lawyer will tell you so.

Another quality that you want in a personal injury lawyer is the ability to listen to you and to understand your concerns and goals. Personal injury attorneys in Long Beach must be able to relate to clients in order to represent them properly, and part of that representation involves good listening skills. A professional personal injury attorney must be able to relate to clients and to understand what they want. You should always feel completely comfortable discussing your case with your personal injury lawyer and you should never be afraid to ask questions.

Finally, a good personal injury lawyer must be honest about the value of your case. An expert personal injury attorney never inflates the value of a case to please a client, but instead gives the client an honest assessment of a reasonable settlement figure to use as a goal.

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David Allen - Driverless Cars

nospam@example.com (David Allen) — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:40:40 -0400

Nevada issued the first license for a driverless car to be operated on public streets and highways. Many people contend a robotic car is far safer than a vehicle operated by a human being. It is a machine. It is never distracted. It never gets upset or angry and never engages in road rage. David Allen examines the various legal issues which confront the use of driverless cars. These are issues which must be resolved before the cars can come into widespread use. To view David Allen's analysis of this topic, click on the you Tube Link below:

http://youtu.be/yD38VHWyZyw

David Allen & Associates helping injured and disabled people throughout the west for 30 years.

We offer successful representation in Personal Injury, Social Security Disability and Insurance Disability claims.

Visit our offices for a free initial consultation.

In California:
5230 Folsom Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95819
www.DavidAllenLawSacramento.com
(916) 455-4800

7400 Shoreline Drive, Ste. 1
Stockton, CA 95219
www.DavidAllenLawStockton.com
(916) 473-4800

1300 Clay Street, Ste. 600
Oakland, CA 94612
www.DavidAllenLawOakland.com
(510) 663-4600

In Nevada:
200 S. Virginia St.
Wells Fargo Building
Reno, NV 89501
www.DavidAllenLawReno.com
(775) 786-1020

3690 Howard Hughes Pkwy, Ste. 500
Las Vegas, NV 89169
www.DavidAllenLawLasVegas.com
(702) 433-8700

Call us Toll Free (877) 876-4800
www.DavidAllenLaw.com
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California Car Accidents--Stats and Causes

nospam@example.com (Richard C. Brenneman) — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:40:37 -0400

Car accidents are unfortunately very common in California. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 2,700 people died in auto accidents in 2010. The causes of such accidents include the following:

Speed kills

Speeding is a deliberate and calculated behavior where the driver knows the risk but ignores the danger. Statistics show that speeding and aggressive driving cause one-third of all fatal accidents. Drivers often blame equipment failure for accidents, but equipment failure causes less than five percent of all motor vehicle accidents. In fact, statistics suggest that new auto safety equipment may actually have helped reduce the number of accidents in California.

Aggressive driving

Negligent driving behavior is the primary cause of auto accidents. If you are injured in an automobile accident and another driver’s negligence is the cause of that accident, finding a skilled Santa Maria accident lawyer to represent you will help ensure you recover maximum compensation for your injuries.

Aggressive driving behaviors that cause or contribute to auto accidents include the following:

Frequent and unsafe lane changes
Tailgating
Failure to signal or failure to heed signs and lights
Driver fatigue
Drug and alcohol impaired driving
Driver distraction (as with use of text, phone, CD or radio operation)

The good news in California statistics

In 2006, 1,272 drivers with a blood alcohol level of .08 percent were involved in crashes in California. However, that number dropped to 791 in 2010. Theories about the reduction in state and national crash and fatality rates cite drug and alcohol education programs in the schools for having a positive impact on young drivers. It is also possible that an increase in public awareness about the risks of driving while intoxicated helped decrease fatalities.

Finding an experience auto accident attorney in California

If you have been injured in an auto accident, The Brenneman Law Group has the experience, reputation and skill to successfully represent you. Call our Santa Maria, CA office at: 805.354.5785 or toll free at: 866.936.6598, or contact us online.

The Danger of Blind Spots for Pedestrians

nospam@example.com (Roy T. Tabor) — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:14:37 -0400

A new study released by Consumer Reports reveals how
dangerous blind spots in our vehicles can be. In the article, Consumer Reports
states that at least 50 children are backed over every week in the United
States. Forty-Eight of those fifty are treated in hospital emergency rooms, and
two of the fifty struck die each week as a result of being backed over.

Consumer Report’s study measured the size of blind areas for
different vehicle types. A blind zone is the area behind the vehicle that the
driver cannot see.

Large trucks and SUVs have the largest blind spots, while
compact cars and sedans have the smallest. As the popularity of trucks and SUVs
increases across America, their blind spots are becoming increasingly
dangerous.

The study revealed that pickup trucks could have a blind
area up to 50 feet back for a small female driver (5’1” driver) and best case,
a blind area of 16 feet behind them for an average male driver (5’8”). Compare
that to an 8-foot blind area for an average female in a mid-sized sedan and a
35-foot blind area for an average male.

The bottom line:
the larger your car is, the larger the blind spot.

As summer approaches more children will be out and about as
they head off to camp, swimming pools, and various activities. Tabor Law Firm
urges you to drive with caution, and try to learn where your vehicle’s blind
spots may be to prevent back over accidents. If you or someone you know has
been injured as a result of a vehicle’s blind spot, a vehicle operator’s
failure to see a pedestrian or another vehicle, call Tabor Law Firm for your
free consultation. 1-800-266-7103

www.taborlawfirm.com

To view Consumer Report’s article, click here.

New Ohio Bill May Limit the Rights of Injured Workers during a Workers Compensation Case

nospam@example.com (Catharin R. Taylor) — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:56:55 -0400

You may have learned that the Ohio Republican House leadership has introduced several bills that would change Ohio workers compensation benefits, largely at the expense of Ohio injured workers. Fortunately the bills will remain in Committee over the summer recess and will not be heard in the near future. One of the most egregious provisions in the bills is to take away the right of the injured worker to be treated by a physician of his/her choice, but instead be forced to use a physician dictated by the Ohio BWC. For the Ohio BWC to have this power, in combination with its stated goal to minimize costs and return injured workers back to their jobs as quickly as possible could result in injured workers receiving less than adequate treatment and time off to heal from their injuries.

The Ohio Association of Justice, an association to which all the attorneys at Clements, Mahin, & Cohen, LPA Co. belong, is actively opposing the passage of these bills, as well as many other bills currently being proposed which are not in the best interest of Ohio workers and their families.

Cincinnati workers compensation lawyer, William E. Clements, Esq, of the law firm of Clements, Mahin, & Cohen was recently honored by the Ohio Association of Justice with the OAJ Workers’ Compensation Regional Representative Award. It was given “In grateful appreciation for your service in representing Workers Compensation Practitioners and Injured Workers across the State of Ohio.”

Clements, Mahin & Cohen
35 East 7th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 721-6500

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Border Patrol Checkpoints in Arizona

nospam@example.com (Max N. Hanson) — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:39:40 -0400

Both the federal government and Arizona continue to utilize substantial resources on the war on drugs. Several years ago, the federal government expanded the primary objective of the U.S. Border Patrol to not only intercept and detain illegal immigrants, but also to look for and seize illegal drugs and other contraband. The border patrol coordinates these anti-drug efforts with local law enforcement.

In practice, especially in a border state like Arizona, this additional objective has meant longer delays and further, more intrusive stops including dog or canine “sniffs” and searches at border patrol checkpoints located throughout Arizona, particularly on Interstate 8 near Yuma. A large number of people over the last several years have been stopped, had both their person and vehicle thoroughly searched by officers and dogs, and been cited or arrested for possession of marijuana and other illegal drugs. Possession of a single marijuana joint or even rolling papers or other drug paraphernalia by themselves can be charged as a criminal drug felony in Arizona. In many cases we’ve seen over the last couple of years, people merely traveling through Arizona with valid prescriptions or medical marijuana cards from other states do not realize that their cards or prescription is not applicable nationwide and not valid in Arizona, and end up with serious criminal drug possession charges and even end up being taken to jail.

A consultation with one of our qualified Arizona attorneys could mean the difference between a felony on your permanent record with a prison term or having the charges dismissed.

Speeding Ticket Appeals in Massachusetts

nospam@example.com (Patrick T. Donovan) — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:34:47 -0400

Speeding Ticket Appeals in Massachusetts

If you are ever given a ticket for speeding or any type of
traffic infraction in Massachusetts, you
have a right to appeal. The first step to appealing a Massachusetts speeding
ticket is to request a hearing. You request a hearing by signing the ticket and
mailing it to the address listed on the ticket. After you mail it in you must
pay a $25 nonrefundable filing fee. Most hearings will not be scheduled until
the filing fee has been paid. Once that hearing is requested and the filing fee
has been received a hearing will be scheduled at the District Court that has
jurisdiction over where the incident occurred. Most notices for hearings will state
that the hearing may not be rescheduled.

Massachusetts is a two
hearing state. The first hearing is conducted before a clerk magistrate, not a
judge. At the first hearing the police officer who gave the ticket does not
have to be there. The police are represented by a police prosecutor. Normally,
the police prosecutor reads from the ticket. The clerk then gives the defendant
the opportunity to be heard. If you can convince the clerk to either find you
not responsible or reduce the ticket the case can end there. If the clerk sides
with the police in feels that you are responsible you have the right to appeal
that decision to a judge.

The filing fee for judge’s appeal is an additional $50. That
fee is usually required at the time you would select a judge's appeal. At the
judge's appeal the police officer who issued the ticket is required to attend.
The police officer is required to give testimony and the judge will allow the
person to question the police officer. If the police officer does not appear
the person will be found not responsible by the judge. A person is allowed to
be represented by a traffic lawyer the hearings.

About the Author:

Patrick Donovan is handled numerous traffic and speeding
appeals for people in Boston, Quincy and throughout Massachusetts. He has appeared
in over 50 courts in Massachusetts including Superior Court, District Court and
federal court.

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Authorities ID man killed in crash

nospam@example.com (Michael M. Shea) — Wed, 23 May 2012 13:50:34 -0400

A
59-year-old man who died after being pinned between two parked cars in a
chain-reaction crash caused by a man accused of fleeing a traffic stop in San
Jose has been identified as John Melo, of San Jose. Pittsburg resident
Dario Dwayne Taylor, 23, has been booked on suspicion of manslaughter, felony
DUI, felony evasion resulting in injury or deaeth, auto theft and driving
without a license.

The
series of crashes happened after a CHP officer spotted a 1999 Volkwagen Passat
without license plates on McKee Road near North 33^rd Street around
9:30 p.m. Thursday. The officer pulled the car over, and after finding
Taylor without a driver’s license or registration, ordered him out of the car,
the CHP said.

Taylor
fled in the car, which had been reported stolen out of Oakland, and caused a
chain-reaction crash, the CHP said.

Shea
& Shea is a nationally recognized personal injury law firm located in
San Jose, California. The firm has extensive experience in representing
individuals and their families in cases involving catastrophic injuries
including wrongful
death and traumatic brain
injury. Since 1966, Shea & Shea have successfully represented the
seriously injured and their families in both state and federal
courts. To learn more, visit us at www.Shea-Shea.com or telephone
888-989-SHEA.

Personal Injury Lawyers Warn Parents About Hidden Risk Causing Injuries to Children on Playground Slides

nospam@example.com (Joseph L. Messa) — Wed, 23 May 2012 12:23:16 -0400

Orthopedic specialists have reported that a common injury to children
results from toddlers riding down sliding boards while sitting on their
parent’s lap. In fact, an 11-month study by Winthrop University Hospital
in Mineola, N.Y., found that nearly 14 percent of pediatric leg
fractures involved children riding down the slide with a parent. In
every case where an injury occurred, the child was three years old or
younger. Personal injury lawyers urge parents to heed this warning regarding child safety at the playground.

According to doctors, the injury to the child occurs when the child’s
foot gets caught on the side of the slide. If the child is riding
alone, he or she can just stop moving or twist around until it comes
free. However, the force of the adult’s weight behind a child while
sitting on an adult’s lap can cause the leg to break. Most parents think
they are keeping their child safe by preventing a fall, but experts say
it is actually better for the child to slide alone.

Experts say the fracture injury to children is completely
preventable. Parents and caregivers just need to be made aware of the
risk involved with riding the slide with their child.

Personal Injury Lawyers Give Tips for Avoiding Injury on Slides

The best option for parents is to allow children to slide by
themselves while closely supervising them. For younger children,
experts recommend placing the child on the slide at the halfway point
with a parent standing next to the slide.

Parents can also remove their child’s shoes before riding down the
slide with the child on their laps, if possible. Also, be sure the
child’s legs do not come in contact with the sides of the sliding board.

Personal Injury Lawyers in Philadelphia and New Jersey

The Philadelphia personal injury lawyers at Messa
& Associates are experienced at handling cases involving playground
injuries and injuries to children. Our extremely skilled team of
personal injury lawyers and medical experts is dedicated to ensuring you
receive proper compensation for your personal injuries. If your child
has suffered an injury at a playground, daycare or has endured any other
type of personal injury, contact the personal injury lawyers of Messa
& Associates for a free consultation. Call toll free at 1-877-MessaLaw, or submit a free online inquiry.

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