Allegedly drugged driver causes fatality on icy Garden State Parkway On an blustery winter New Jersey Saturday afternoon in March 2013, ice caused many accidents along the Garden State Parkway in the vicinity of Lacey Township. One young driver lost control of her car in the icy conditions, ending up on the shoulder of the busy toll way. The kind driver of a passing van stopped to help her, and he and his three passengers got out to push her stopped vehicle over to safety. Then the unthinkable happened -- a Chrysler PT Cruiser driven by a young man in his 20s also ...

Thinking of filing for divorce? Mediation may be the answer Divorce often takes a heavy emotional toll on many families. One of the spouses may be caught by surprise, and try to convince the other that they can work out their differences. In some situations, this allows the couple to resolve the problems that they are having, and they go on to have long-lasting and successful marriages. However, in most cases, the changes are only temporary. The underlying issues that led to the problems in the relationship are not addressed, leaving both spouses unsure of what to ...

Are neutral evaluators in Florida sinkhole disputes really "neutral?" A few years ago, a change was made to Florida law that was originally touted as a fair and evenhanded way to help homeowners and insurance providers settle sinkhole damage disputes - otherwise known as the "Neutral Evaluation Process." Under this process - which is regulated by the Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) - if a disagreement develops between a Florida homeowner and his or her insurance provider regarding a sinkhole insurance claim, either party can ask ...

Distracted driving ban progressing in Florida The dangers of distracted driving are well-known to motorists across the country. Federal government officials have been trying for years to get more states to enact or strengthen laws currently in effect. Many new rules have been passed that significantly raise the penalties for using a handheld cellphone or texting while driving. However, Florida has yet to pass any laws that deal with the problem of distracted driving. In fact, the only law that the state has on the books currently forbids municipalities from creating ...

US Supreme Court says dog's alert enough to search vehicle The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two cases involving drug-sniffing dogs this term. Recently, Justice Elena Kagan issued the unanimous decision for the court for one of the cases. The decision for the second case is expected later this year. Writing for the majority, Justice Kagan overturned the decision of the Florida Supreme Court and placed a certain degree of trust in the abilities of drug-detection dogs and their handlers. The case involves the right of Americans to be free from "unreasonable ...

Bayer sets aside $1 billion to settle Yasmin and Yaz claims Yasmin, the oral contraceptive, was introduced to the market in 2001. The drug's manufacturer, Bayer, marketed the drug as a treatment for acne and severe premenstrual symptoms, in addition to its birth control benefits. The drug was a hit, bringing in $1.47 billion in sales during 2010 alone. Although the drug was a financial success, it came with a price--deadly side effects. The drug has been linked to an increased risk of blood clots that often result in heart attacks and strokes. As a result, since 2009, ...

Michigan's no-fault insurance reform, good for insurers, bad for accident victims In Michigan, drivers injured in automobile accidents have been able to receive lifetime benefits for their injuries regardless of who was at fault for the accident. Insurance reform has been a hot topic of late and proponents of reform seem to have made gains in a recently proposed Senate bill, SB 251. The bill seeks to eliminate uncapped medical benefits for motor vehicle accident victims and dissolve the association that funds these benefits. Michigan PIP benefits and proposed changes Currently ...

Use Chapter 13 bankruptcy to help manage student loan debt In 2012 the Federal Reserve Bank of New York announced that student loan debt in the U.S. was over $1 trillion and had exceeded the total amount of credit card debt in the country for the first time. The situation is only getting worse as 2013 continues on. Many people have experienced the crushing burden of student loan debt while being unable to find employment in the underperforming economy. Those with student loans often feel like they have no options for debt relief, since student loans are not usually dischargeable ...

Division of property in Illinois divorces No marriage is perfect. Even the happiest couples will have the occasional disagreement, but in most cases, these arguments are resolved before they become major problems. However, these disagreements may increase over time, leading the spouses to spend less time together. This can place a great deal of stress on the marriage, and the couple may decide that getting a divorce may be the best thing for their situation. In Illinois, when a spouse files for divorce, there will be several issues that will need to be addressed before ...

What options are available to those struggling with medical expenses? Financial problems can impact even the best planners when they least expect it. Unforeseen events arise and significantly drain any resources available. Because of the most recent recession, many people do not have enough savings to overcome any of these unplanned emergencies. When an individual experiences health problems, this can often lead to costly medical care and treatments. While many people have health insurance to defray some of the costs that arise, it may not cover all of the expenses ...

The Jones Act protects seamen Admiralty law has traditionally considered seamen "wards of admiralty," and deserving of the protection of the law. As such, admiralty law imposed an obligation on vessel owners to care for seamen who sustained injuries while working. If a seaman was injured during a voyage, the ship owner had to provide transportation and wages until the end of the trip. Additionally, the owner had to provide "maintenance and cure" to the seaman after the voyage ended -- payment for medical care and a small stipend for living expenses ...

Report shows credit card debt rising across the US Earlier this year, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued a report regarding our collective debt as a nation. According to the report, in the third quarter of 2012, our overall debt in the U.S. fell by $74 billion. During the same period, though, the amount of credit card debt across the country actually increased by $2 billion. According to TransUnion, a credit bureau, from July through September 2012, the average credit card holder in the United States had $4,996 in credit card debt. The credit bureau has predicted ...

Pedestrian accidents still a problem in New York City New York City is filled with pedestrians and bicyclists. Residents rely upon alternate means of transportation simply because it makes getting around that much easier when traffic is backed up. Even though the city has made improvements to pedestrian and cyclist safety, many of these people know that they need to remain alert to avoid potential bicycle or pedestrian accidents. Those pedestrians or cyclists involved in collisions with motor vehicles will often be the ones absorbing the full impact of the crash, ...

The top ten speeding ticket cities in Dallas County Dallas County has seen a significant amount of growth over the past decade. According to United States Census numbers, the region is home to over six million people. Many businesses and industries have headquarters within one of the cities located in the county, and the area is also very popular with tourists. With so many people living and working in the region, area highways are often filled with motorists headed to their destinations. More traffic means more accidents, and more accidents means that law enforcement ...

Speeding is one of the prevailing factors in traffic crashes and serious car accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Serious car accidents affect victims, the perpetrators, and society for years after the event; our Miami car accident attorneys have helped clients who suffered from head trauma, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and other life-altering effects gain justice, but the damage done in split seconds is often irreversible. In 2005, the cost of crash-related deaths and injuries among drivers and passengers was $70 billion, ...

In 2010, Johnson & Johnson recalled its DePuy metal-on-metal Articular Surface Replacement (ASR) hip joint. The National Joint Registry of England and Wales had revealed that that the hip joint replacement system was failing at a much higher rate than other joint replacement options. According to the British joint registry, the DePuy hip replacement system was predicted to fail in at least one-third of all patients who received it, often requiring painful revisionary surgery. Johnson & Johnson challenged the National Joint Registry's assertion that its ASR hip ...

Many Americans are unaware of the history and importance of the wrongful death cause of action. In this entry of the West Virginia Personal Injury Law blog, you can find out the answer to eight key questions regarding wrongful death in the event that you are so unfortunate as to lose a loved one as a result of one. 1. What is a wrongful death? Historically, under American and English common law, there was no claim for wrongful death. If a person was killed by the wrongful act of another, their claims died with them. This created the perverse result that it was better, ...

With the Atlanta event season on the horizon, Atlanta event rentals company, Event Rentals Unlimited, encourages you to visit its Atlanta showroom in order to plan your special event. Event Rentals offers its clients a wide range of available event rentals, including everything from catering equipment to tables and chairs, to make their event unforgettable. Your special event's success hangs in a delicate balance based entirely on whether you have the event supplies, equipment, decorations and refreshments your guests expect. Although you may choose to hire an event ...

Atlanta catering, decor and floral company, A Legendary Event, specializes in special events at a number of Atlanta's unique locations, including 3109 Piedmont Estate and Gardens. This renovated antebellum estate has three acres of beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces, with manicured gardens. It has a ballroom that can accommodate 180 seated guests or a cocktail reception for up to 400 people. If you are planning to hold your event at this elegant location, book as soon as possible, particularly if it is a Saturday event, because those days fill up the most quickly. The ...

As winter continues, it is best to prune back your plants, shrubs and trees for better foliage and spread come the spring weather. Yellow Ribbon Tree Experts, an Atlanta tree trimming team, servicing the Atlanta area, suggests that pruning your foliage will help their growth after the dormant winter months. For all perennials, it is advisable to trim back limbs and remove dead growth so the plant or tree can have good air movement during the winter and help keep fungal diseases at bay. Many trees, like fruit trees, require a balance of different ages and sizes of branches ...

BlueBird Strategies, an advanced demand generation firm that helps businesses quickly achieve ROI from their marketing automation platforms, today announced the launch of their newly redesigned website. The new website features a modest and clean user-friendly design which will encourage increased user interaction and accessibility. With smoother navigation, better organization of services and offerings, improved SEO, and optimization for users on mobile and tablet devices, this new website will better serve the needs of all it's visitors. The launch of the new website ...

The small Mediterranean island was hurt badly by the Greek debt crisis and needs a bailout of staggering proportions -- 10 billion euros -- to avoid bankruptcy. Earlier this week, the country shocked the world by announcing that part of the bailout plan would include taxing the deposits of ordinary citizens in an effort to raise the money. That plan was later voted down by the Cypriot parliament, which put more pressure on Cyprus to raise a 5.8-billion euro shortfall A plan to appeal to Russia, whose tycoons have stashed an estimated $31 billion in the country due to its ...

At 7 months of age, children who are later diagnosed with autism take a split second longer to shift their gaze during a task measuring eye movements and visual attention than do typically developing infants of the same age, according to researchers supported by the National Institutes of Health. The difference between the groups' test results was 25 to 50 milliseconds on average, the researchers found, too brief to be detected in social interactions with an infant. However, they showed that this measurable delay could be accounted for by differences in the structure ...

RENO, Nev. – A new mechanism for guiding the growth of nerves that involves cell-death machinery has been found by scientists at the University of Nevada, Reno that may bring advances in neurological medicine and research. The team obtained the evidence in studies of fruit flies and reported their discovery in an article published in the prestigious science publication Cell Reports. "Although the fly is a relatively simple organism, almost every gene identified in this species appears to be carrying out similar functions in humans," said Thomas Kidd, associate professor ...

About 1 in 4 deaths in the United States are due to cancer, but primary tumors are rarely fatal. Instead, it's when tumors metastasize that cancer becomes so deadly. To help patients and physicians make treatment decisions, teams of researchers have been working on various methods to detect cancer's spread – via the bloodstream – before secondary tumors develop. Now, one team reports a nearly perfect method for separating breast cancer cells from blood. They describe their proof-of-concept device in a paper accepted for publication in Biomicrofluidics, a journal of the ...