AUSTIN, TX, May 02, 2012 (Press-News.org) Stephen W. Stewart, founder of The Stewart Law Firm in Austin, Texas, announces that The Stewart Law Firm was a proud supporter of the 2012 Austin Walk Like MADD, a 5k walk benefiting Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)--Texas. This year's Austin Walk Like MADD event took place at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas on Saturday, April 28, 2012. Through the generosity of law firm walk-team members and donors, The Stewart Law Firm was recognized at the event for being the "Top Corporate Team" for donations to the walk event.
Regarding The Stewart Law Firm's participation in the 2012 Walk Like MADD event, attorney Stephen W. Stewart explains that the law firm is steadfast in the pursuit of justice on behalf of victims of drunk drivers. "Thousands of people each year suffer catastrophic personal injuries or death as a result of a collision with a drunk driver. The Stewart Law Firm is proud to be involved in such a wonderful event benefiting MADD, which raises funds to help victims and families who are tragically impacted by a drunken driving crash event. Drunk and impaired driving kills almost 17,000 adults, teens and children each year. It injures, often seriously, another half a million people. Many of these victims will need real help in order to deal with the resulting physical, emotional, and financial consequences in their lives. MADD is there to help, providing victim advocacy, education and victim services." Stewart said that he is most pleased to support this worthwhile event.
The Stewart Law Firm is an Austin, Texas based law firm that handles cases involving catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death and defective products.
The Stewart Law Firm, PLLC
Stephen W. Stewart
3000 South IH-35
Suite 150
Austin, TX 78704
Phone: (877) 326-0411
Fax: (512) 326-8228
e-mail: sws@thestewartlawfirm.net
www.stewartlawfirm.net
The Stewart Law Firm is an Austin, Texas based law firm that handles cases involving catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death and defective products.
The Stewart Law Firm, PLLC Supports 2012 Walk Like MADD
The Stewart Law Firm is proud to be involved in such a wonderful event benefiting MADD, which raises funds to help victims and families who are tragically impacted by a drunken driving crash event.
2012-05-02
ELSE PRESS RELEASES FROM THIS DATE:
Differences in dopamine may determine how hard people work
2012-05-02
Washington, DC — Whether someone is a "go-getter" or a "slacker" may depend on individual differences in the brain chemical dopamine, according to new research in the May 2 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience. The findings suggest that dopamine affects cost-benefit analyses.
The study found that people who chose to put in more effort — even in the face of long odds — showed greater dopamine response in the striatum and ventromedial prefrontal cortex, areas of the brain important in reward and motivation. In contrast, those who were least likely to expend effort showed ...
Hepatitis C drug can cause depression
2012-05-02
MAYWOOD, Ill. -- There's a high rate of depression among patients with hepatitis C, but a standard treatment for the disease includes a drug, interferon, that can cause depression.
In a review article, researchers tackle the complexities of diagnosing and managing depression before and after initiating treatment with interferon.
Dr. Murali S. Rao of Loyola University Medical Center is a co-author of the study, published in the International Journal of Interferon, Cytokine and Mediator Research.
"Depression is a relatively frequent and potentially serious complication ...
Special Program : Right Spiritual Path in Life to Happiness, Success & Fulfilment for Frustrated & Unfulfilled Individuals
2012-05-02
The lack of fulfilment and peace within is causing more and more individuals to reach out and look for spiritual answers. Otherwise generally accomplished individuals with many positive aspects in their lives have found themselves lacking in confidence, the time is ticking and they are not where they planned they would be in their lives by now.
People looking for their spiritual path in life feel like they are currently stuck in a rut, lacking direction, are frustrated with certain personal or professional relationships and have been unsuccessful in making change on ...
What to Expect after a DUI
2012-05-02
Getting arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) is a terrible experience. However, getting convicted of a DUI can be even worse. When you are first pulled over, you may have to perform humiliating roadside tests or take a breathalyzer. If your blood alcohol content is above .08, you will be arrested.
When you get to the detention facility, you will be booked and given a blood test. This test determines the actual level of alcohol in your blood and will be used against you in future criminal proceedings. Depending on how many DUIs you have been arrested for, ...
LASIK vs. Wavefront LASIK
2012-05-02
Most laser eye surgeons offer several options for LASIK . Traditional LASIK has been used for nearly 30 years to correct refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. This time has provided eye surgeons with a lot of information about safety, potential complications, and good techniques, making tradition LASIK a proven effective way to provide crystal clear vision.
By contrast wavefront LASIK is a relatively new advancement. This means that this technique does not have as much historical data to back up its benefits. However, since its introduction, ...
How Often Do Police Investigate Michigan Domestic Assault Offenses?
2012-05-02
In any criminal prosecution involving allegations that the defendant committed a violent crime such as aggravated assault or murder, important issues such as intent, self-defense and witness credibility come into play. In many cases, competing versions of events must be considered, and this issue is very likely to arise in domestic violence cases.
The latest full-year statistics from the Michigan Incident Crime Reporting (MICR) Section of the Michigan State Police reveal that more than 101,000 domestic violence offenses were reported by Michigan law enforcement in 2010. ...
Michigan Teacher Sentenced to 20 Years for Child Pornography Conviction
2012-05-02
A retired Utica, Michigan, teacher who was recently convicted of possession of child pornography has been sentenced in the U.S. District Court for Eastern Michigan in Detroit to 20 years. The sentence was the maximum faced by the man after he pleaded guilty to the federal charge last year.
The defendant, who had taught in the community for 32 years, was apprehended as a result of Operation Predator, a federal internet sting operation overseen by federal Homeland Security investigators. He was arrested last March after federal agents found hundreds of thousands of images ...
Changes in Your Life? It's Time to Update Your Estate Plan
2012-05-02
Estate planning is something most of us don't spend a lot of time thinking about. Even among those of us with estate planning documents in place, updating them often takes a back seat to other, seemingly more pressing concerns. There will be time for that later, right?
Unfortunately, there is not always time -- you never know when your estate planning documents will be needed. And, if something has happened in your life since the last time you drafted a will, power of attorney, directive to physicians or other estate planning documents, your family could pay a dire price.
Relationship ...
Fatal Car Accidents on Missouri Roads Up for First Time in Six Years
2012-05-02
After more than half a decade of decline, the number of Missourians who have lost their lives to motor vehicle accidents is up over the first two and a half months of 2012. This year is the first since 2005 in which fatalities on Missouri roads between January 1 and March 7 did not drop year-to-year.
Almost a Third More Motorists Lose Lives Early in 2012
Law enforcement officers are increasingly called out to tragic roadside scenes. Missouri car accident attorneys are seeing more grieving families come through their doors, seeking some small measure of closure. And, ...
Consider Your Child's Special Needs When Planning for Post-Divorce Life
2012-05-02
Any divorce involving children is inherently complex. Yet, parents of children with special needs face a number of unique challenges when putting their divorce arrangements in place.
A Phoenix complex custody lawyer may be your best resource for help in working out a reasonable parenting plan for your special needs child. However, even a brief introduction to some of the distinctive issues you may face can prove beneficial to both you and your child.
Visitation, Custody, Child Support and More Must be Individually Tailored
The guiding principle behind any custody ...
LAST 30 PRESS RELEASES:
Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of automated external defibrillators in private homes
University of Phoenix College of Social and Behavioral Sciences leadership publishes white paper on trauma-informed education
Microbial iron mining: turning polluted soils into self-cleaning reactors
Molecular snapshots reveal how the body knows it’s too hot
Analysis finds alarming rise in severe diverticulitis among younger Americans
Mitochondria and lysosomes reprogram immune cells that dampen inflammation
Cockroach infestation linked to home allergen, endotoxin levels
New biochar-powered microbial systems offer sustainable solution for toxic pollutants
Identifying the best high-biomass sorghum hybrids based on biomass yield potential and feedstock quality affected by nitrogen fertility management under various environments
How HIV’s shape-shifting protein reveals clues for smarter drug design
Study identifies viral combinations that heighten risk of severe respiratory illnesses in infants
Aboveground rather than belowground productivity drives variability in miscanthus × giganteus net primary productivity
Making yeast more efficient 'cell factories' for producing valuable plant compounds
Aging in plain sight: What new research says the eyes reveal about aging and cardiovascular risk
Child welfare system involvement may improve diagnosis of developmental delays
Heavier electric trucks could strain New York City’s roads and bridges, study warns
From womb to world: scientists reveal how maternal stress programs infant development
Bezos Earth Fund grants $2M to UC Davis and American Heart Association to advance AI-designed foods
Data Protection is transforming humanitarian action in the digital age, new book shows
AI unlocks the microscopic world to transform future manufacturing
Virtual reality helps people understand and care about distant communities
Optica Publishing Group announces subscribe to open pilot for the Journal of the Optical Society of America B (JOSA B)
UNF partners with Korey Stringer Institute and Perry Weather to open heat exercise laboratory on campus
DNA from Napoleon’s 1812 army identifies the pathogens likely responsible for the army’s demise during their retreat from Russia
Study suggests two unsuspected pathogens struck Napoleon's army during the retreat from Russia in 1812
The 25-year incidence and progression of hearing loss in the Framingham offspring study
AI-driven nanomedicine breakthrough paves way for personalized breast cancer therapy
Fight or flight—and grow a new limb
Augmenting electroencephalogram transformer for steady-state visually evoked potential-based brain–computer interfaces
Coaches can boost athletes’ mental toughness with this leadership style
[Press-News.org] The Stewart Law Firm, PLLC Supports 2012 Walk Like MADDThe Stewart Law Firm is proud to be involved in such a wonderful event benefiting MADD, which raises funds to help victims and families who are tragically impacted by a drunken driving crash event.