February 05, 2011 (Press-News.org) In an unfortunate twist of fate, a seat-belt crusading Colorado state senator was involved in a car accident in which three passengers were not wearing seat-belts. On a stretch of highway outside of Amarillo, Texas, the head-on collision sadly cost the pregnant passenger of the other vehicle her life only one day after Christmas.
Known for her outspoken support of seat-belt safety laws, Colorado State Senator Suzanne Williams was driving an SUV in which the passengers were not buckled in, two of whom -- ages three and seven -- were not in safety seats. Texas law requires children under eight must ride in safety seats.
Sen. Williams' three-year-old grandson and son were thrown from the vehicle. After the accident, Sen. Williams moved her grandson back into his safety seat, rather than wait for emergency personnel. According to Sen. Williams' attorney, she doesn't remember the accident and claims that she was only trying to help her grandson.
During her tenure in the state legislature, Sen. Williams co-sponsored a bill that requires children under eight to be buckled into safety seats. She has also advocated for a change in Colorado seat-belt laws to make not wearing a seat-belt a primary offense.
Currently, to be ticketed for not wearing a seat-belt in Colorado, police need to have another reason to pull the vehicle over, such as speeding or drunk driving. A change from a secondary offense to a primary offense would allow police to pull over a vehicle and write tickets if they spot a driver or passenger not wearing a seat-belt.
As a result of the accident, Sen. Williams could be ticketed for seat-belt and safety seat violations and could face much more serious charges of criminally negligent homicide or manslaughter if she is found to have been driving recklessly or carelessly.
Similar to the situation in which Sen. Williams finds herself, those who are accused of serious violent crimes such as vehicular assault or homicide can face serious consequences and jail time. Often, a driver faces these charges as a result of another action such as drunk driving.
If you have been charged with a traffic violation or more serious crime such as vehicular homicide, speak with an experienced Colorado traffic attorney in your area.
Article provided by Shazam Kianpour & Associates, P.C.
Visit us at www.shazamlaw.com
Seat-Belt Advocating Colorado Senator in Fatal Car Accident
A Colorado State Senator was driving when she had a car accident in which a passenger in another vehicle was killed and two of the senator's family members were thrown from the vehicle. The senator may be cited for seat-belt violations, safety seat violations, or even vehicular homicide after the fatal car accident.
2011-02-05
ELSE PRESS RELEASES FROM THIS DATE:
Driver Safety at Heart of Proposed HOS Rule Change
2011-02-05
The oft-delayed and yet-to-be-released changes by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to the trucking industry's hours-of-service (HOS) rules are again causing controversy. As a reaction to lawsuits challenging the FMCSA's rule changes to the trucking industry in 2004, the FMCSA (under the Obama Administration's guidance) agreed to amend the rules -- further promoting driver safety and health.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the average commercial drivers' life expectancy is 16 years less than similarly situated ...
The Dallas Observer Notes The Shapiro Law Firm's Super Bowl Prostitution-Defense Practice
2011-02-05
The Shapiro Law Firm of Plano, Texas was referenced in a Dallas Observer article concerning Super Bowl prostitution.
The column, The Super Bowl Prostitute Myth: 100,000 Hookers Won't Be Showing Up in Dallas, appeared in the newspaper on Jan. 27. It discusses the unique situation regarding the mass influx of prostitutes to Arlington, Dallas and Fort Worth.
The Shapiro Law Firm was highlighted for its estimate on the arrival of 40,000 prostitutes in the Dallas Area for Super-Bowl-related festivities. It briefly mentioned the experience of the firm's criminal defense ...
Medical Malpractice Attorney Daniel Schultz Listed in Best Lawyers
2011-02-05
Attorney Daniel E. Schultz has once again been included in "Best Lawyers in America" in the Medical Malpractice category. Because inclusion on this list is determined by a confidential peer-review process, Mr. Schultz is especially proud of this honor.
In addition to "Best Lawyers", Mr. Schultz has also been designated by Law and Politics as one of its Super Lawyers in the District of Columbia, another list which is compiled based upon a confidential peer-review process.
Mr. Schultz's success during his career is reflected by his certified membership in both the ...
Personal Injury Attorney Kenneth M. Trombly Listed in Best Lawyers
2011-02-05
Attorney Kenneth M. Trombly of the Washington, D.C., law firm of Schultz & Trombly, PLLC, has once again been included in "Best Lawyers in America" in the Personal Injury category. Because inclusion on this list is determined by a confidential peer-review process, Mr. Trombly is especially proud of this honor.
Mr. Trombly is also extremely pleased to have been a recipient of the 2010 Trial Lawyer of the Year Award by the Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C. A Past President of that Association, he was honored for work that he has performed directed ...
Tracesmart's Rapid Expansion Leads to Office Move
2011-02-05
Tracesmart the Cardiff-based consumer data specialist has relocated to Global Reach following recent significant growth. The company has transferred its 80 employees from three office locations to a single headquarters; a brand new, high-tech and environmentally friendly office complex in Cardiff Bay, providing a centralised workforce and further scope for expansion.
Located within Cardiff's Celtic Gateway Business Park, the Global Reach office space has been completed to Grade A specification, and includes a solar shading system, which reduces the building's running ...
Radisson Blu Lyon Announces Commitment to Sustainable Tourism
2011-02-05
Radisson Blu Lyon has announced it is committed to developing sustainable tourism. Initiatives that are being put in place include helping children at local orphanages, reducing the paper consumption levels in the hotel and inviting guests to visit 'green' places of interest.
The Radisson Blu Lyon hotel possesses The Green Key, which is awarded to tourism and leisure facilities. The Green Key is designed to raise awareness to the need to run a responsible business in the tourism and leisure sector. To be awarded with The Green Key the Radisson Blu Lyon had to fulfill ...
Redspottedhanky.com Scraps Booking Fee
2011-02-05
redspottedhanky.com, the online travel retailer, has scrapped its booking fee to become the cheapest place to buy train tickets online. This is an industry first and customers can now receive the best value with no unexpected costs.
With rail now the preferred mode of transport used for over 3.6m* trips each day, business and leisure travellers can save up to 51% on the cost of train tickets using redpottedhanky.com.**
James Bain, director at redspottedhanky.com says, "With the recent rises in rail fares, train travellers don't need or want to be paying more for their ...
IOS Health System's Medios EHR v4.62 Receives ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 Certification
2011-02-05
IOS Health System announced today that Medios v4.62, is 2011/2012 compliant and was certified as a Complete EHR on February 3, 2011 by the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT), an ONC-ATCB, in accordance with the applicable Eligible Provider certification criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The 2011/2012 criteria support the Stage 1 meaningful use measures required to qualify eligible providers and hospitals for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
IOS Health Systems, President and ...
Don Rasmussen Company Presents 10th Annual Gift to Shepherd's Door
2011-02-05
Greg Rasmussen, President of Don Rasmussen Company, which represents BMW, Land Rover, MINI and Mercedes-Benz at several dealerships in and around Portland, Oregon, presented to Shepherd's Door directors Eric Bauer and Jan Marshall his 2010 gift.
Shepherd's Door is a division of the Portland Rescue Mission and provides shelter to homeless and abused women and their children. The facility provides nutritious meals, safe accommodations, a beautiful and nurturing environment, counseling and training, all under one roof. The women attend classes to help them understand their ...
Dugan's Travels Celebrating 11 Years of Hosting Independent Travel Agents
2011-02-05
Dugan's Travels, a host travel agency, is celebrating 11 years hosting independent agents from all over the United States and Canada. Dugan's Travels started hosting outside travel agents in 1999. Many of those agents are still with Dugan's Travels today. Dugan's Travels has adapted over the years due to industry changes and increased travel agent training programs with help with many travel suppliers. Dugan's Travels independent agents have the ability to attend seminars both online and at various cities.
Dugan's Travels will be having the 5th annual Dugan's Travels ...
LAST 30 PRESS RELEASES:
Scientists unlock secrets behind flowering of the king of fruits
Texas A&M researchers illuminate the mysteries of icy ocean worlds
Prosthetic material could help reduce infections from intravenous catheters
Can the heart heal itself? New study says it can
Microscopic discovery in cancer cells could have a big impact
Rice researchers take ‘significant leap forward’ with quantum simulation of molecular electron transfer
Breakthrough new material brings affordable, sustainable future within grasp
How everyday activities inside your home can generate energy
Inequality weakens local governance and public satisfaction, study finds
Uncovering key molecular factors behind malaria’s deadliest strain
UC Davis researchers help decode the cause of aggressive breast cancer in women of color
Researchers discovered replication hubs for human norovirus
SNU researchers develop the world’s most sensitive flexible strain sensor
Tiny, wireless antennas use light to monitor cellular communication
Neutrality has played a pivotal, but under-examined, role in international relations, new research shows
Study reveals right whales live 130 years — or more
Researchers reveal how human eyelashes promote water drainage
Pollinators most vulnerable to rising global temperatures are flies, study shows
DFG to fund eight new research units
Modern AI systems have achieved Turing's vision, but not exactly how he hoped
Quantum walk computing unlocks new potential in quantum science and technology
Construction materials and household items are a part of a long-term carbon sink called the “technosphere”
First demonstration of quantum teleportation over busy Internet cables
Disparities and gaps in breast cancer screening for women ages 40 to 49
US tobacco 21 policies and potential mortality reductions by state
AI-driven approach reveals hidden hazards of chemical mixtures in rivers
Older age linked to increased complications after breast reconstruction
ESA and NASA satellites deliver first joint picture of Greenland Ice Sheet melting
Early detection model for pancreatic necrosis improves patient outcomes
Poor vascular health accelerates brain ageing
[Press-News.org] Seat-Belt Advocating Colorado Senator in Fatal Car AccidentA Colorado State Senator was driving when she had a car accident in which a passenger in another vehicle was killed and two of the senator's family members were thrown from the vehicle. The senator may be cited for seat-belt violations, safety seat violations, or even vehicular homicide after the fatal car accident.