A construction site is one of the most dangerous workplaces. With all the people working on different projects, the constantly changing environment, power tools and construction equipment, and open pits or unfinished floors, accidents are more common and often more serious than many other workplaces. And with the number of people and contractors working, it can often be difficult to determine who is responsible for your injury. Types of Construction Site Accidents Construction site accidents are often highly dangerous because of the scale of work being done. Some ...

When a young person in good overall health falls and suffers a broken bone, the injury will cause short term pain and disruption to your life, but it will usually heal in a reasonable time period. However, when an elderly person falls and fractures a bone, the consequences can be devastating. In many instances, they may never fully recover from the injury. Unfortunately, falls and fractures are common occurrences at nursing homes. In some cases, they are freak events that were unavoidable. However, in many cases they occur due to some form of nursing home abuse and neglect. ...

In order to understand how your eyes work, you should take time to learn about the many different components that make up human vision. The term "field of vision" (also called "field of view") refers to the full range of vision that a person observes at any given moment. Human beings have close to an 180-degree horizontal field of view, granted by our forward-facing eyes. In contrast, many birds have a complete 360-degree field of vision. The vertical range of a human being's field of vision is usually around 100 degrees. How the Eye's Field of Vision ...

There are tough consequences for a driving under the influence in Pennsylvania. One potential penalty is an ignition interlock device. Ignition interlock devices are designed to prevent drivers from operating their cars when their blood alcohol level is over the legal limit. A driver cannot start a car unless they blow into the device. If the device detects any alcohol, the car will not start. Pennsylvania began requiring these devices in 2000, when the state enacted the Pennsylvania Ignition Interlock Law. Although the purpose of the law is to decrease drunk driving ...

Los Angeles residents may recall news of a hit-and-run crash back in March 2012. A man driving a white Ford pickup truck allegedly collided head on with a motorcycle. The truck driver fled the scene and the biker died there. The accident caused the intersection of Nordhoff Street and DeSoto Avenue to be closed in all directions while the incident was investigated. The victim was a 25-year-old old male. Why Are Intersections Dangerous? Several factors contribute to intersection crashes. More activity is occurring at intersections than in other areas of roadways. ...

One potential benefit of being a successful professional athlete is a lucrative endorsement deal. Pro athletes now endorse just about any type of product like cars, fast food, fashion, fragrances and so on. And in the beverage industry, while a substantial number of athletes continue to be hired as sponsors for more traditional energy drinks and nutritional supplements, some athletes are now venturing into the arena of alcohol sponsorship. Athletes should be cautious about what impact such potentially controversial endorsement deals might have on their images and other ...

Ohio recently joined the national "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign to step up police efforts to get drunk drivers off the roads. In late August through Labor Day 2012, state law-enforcement officials planned 34 checkpoints on Ohio roads, more than 6,500 enforcement hours and an additional 1,700 hours of saturation patrols. Saturation patrols are concentrations of officers in areas with historically high drunk driving rates. Law enforcement during a saturation patrol focuses on apprehending those driving erratically, recklessly, aggressively or otherwise ...

A North Philadelphia man is now facing 5 to 10 years in prison after being convicted of homicide by motor vehicle while driving under the influence. The man's drunk driving had sparked a chain-reaction collision that ultimately killed one pedestrian and seriously injured another. Despite the 54-year-old man's deteriorating health, the judge disregarded his defense attorney's request for leniency. Instead of sticking with the 3-to 6-year prison term required by law, the judge added an additional 2 to 4 years onto the man's sentence for aggravated assault by vehicle. According ...

The deadline to opt out of the Economic Loss Settlement to reclaim financial losses suffered in the 2010 BP Oil Spill, is November 1. If business owners qualify as an Economic Class member, but do not want to participate in the settlement, they must opt-out by the November deadline. Business owners should only opt-out from the settlement program IF they are able to establish that there loss was directly caused by the April 2010 oil spill or if they have determined that their claim will not be successful under the Settlement Claim process. The court-ordered settlement ...

Peter E. Ball, Kevin R. Connelly, Jonathan W. Fitch, Steven E. Gurdin, Kurt S. Kusiak, John Miller, Andrea Peraner-Sweet, James B. Re, Stephen C. Reilly and Francis J. Sally have been included on the Massachusetts Super Lawyers list as outstanding attorneys in Massachusetts for 2012. No more than 5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by Super Lawyers. Peter E. Ball, Jonathan W. Fitch and Steven E. Gurdin were named to the Top 100 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list for 2012. Mr. Ball and Mr. Gurdin were also listed as among the Top 100 New England Super Lawyers. Additionally, ...

Attorney Frank J. Udinson has joined the Workers' Compensation law firm of Martin Banks as an associate. In addition to his work in private practice, Udinson has also served as an Assistant District Attorney for the City of Philadelphia. He is a magna cum laude graduate of Widener University School of Law and DeSales University. While attending law school, he served as a Certified Legal Intern providing pro bono legal services in the Pennsylvania Civil Law Clinic. Martin Banks is one of the few firms in Pennsylvania that focuses its practice solely on workers' ...

Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Galleria Hotel, a premier Smyrna Georgia Hotel, offers convenient accommodations to guests attending Sam Skelton and the Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) Jazz. The show will take place at the historic Earl Smith Strand Theatre in Marietta, GA on November 3, 2012. This lively and entertaining evening will feature big band adaptations of music of the iconic rock band Radiohead. For ticket information visit GeorgiaSymphony.org. Home of the Atlanta Lyric Theatre, Strand Theatre is a historic landmark in Marietta, GA. From 1935 to 1976 it ...

The Knoxville bankruptcy lawyers at Clark & Washington feel that everyone should be able to go home for the holidays, even if they are struggling financially. The November foreclosure date is approaching quickly, and Knoxville residents who have received foreclosure notices may have little choice but to file for chapter 13 bankruptcy in Knoxville if they want to stay in their homes for the holidays. Clark & Washington recommends that Knoxville residents who are considering bankruptcy to stall a foreclosure come in for a free bankruptcy consultation. A Knoxville ...

September brought cooler weather, but it didn't put a chill on the Chattanooga bankruptcy rate. Clark & Washington, a Chattanooga bankruptcy law firm, report that 476 bankruptcies were filed in the Chattanooga area in September 2012. Though bankruptcy numbers haven't cooled down, Clark & Washington see the numbers both as a sign of the times and as a sign of hope for Chattanooga residents whose financial situation is rocky. The rough economy has affected everyone, and many families are drowning in debts that they simply cannot pay. In times like these, Chattanooga ...

The Orlando bankruptcy attorneys Clark & Washington saw 1,446 families and individuals file for bankruptcy in Orlando during the month of July. The bankruptcy lawyers see this number as proof that families considering bankruptcy are not alone. Often, the worry about how others will see you and your family keeps Orlando residents from taking the right step towards creating a financially sound future by declaring bankruptcy. However, with so many of your neighbors filing, you are not ever alone when considering bankruptcy. The Orlando bankruptcy lawyers at Clark ...

Premier Surfaces, a leading Atlanta granite countertop fabricator, has specials all summer long, just in time for your countertop renovations. If you're looking for granite countertops in Atlanta, you don't have to look any further than the specialty showroom at Premier Surfaces. "If you're building a new home, or renovating your current one, we can help solidify your design with a granite countertops," states Dara Summers, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Premier Surfaces, a fabricator of granite countertops in Atlanta, Birmingham, Alabama, and Huntsville, ...

The Makers of the popular weight loss supplement Healthe Trim would like to offer some tips on how to lose weight at college, so you can hit the books looking and feeling your very best and start forming health habits for life. Make healthy eating choices a habit! To start with, never skip breakfast. Skipping the most important meal of the day can slow your metabolism and leave you drowsy, and therefore less active. To keep up your energy levels throughout the day, keep a supply of healthy snacks like fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole grain bread around ...

Craftmark Solid Surfaces, an Atlanta based quartz and granite countertops supplier, explains how to clean and properly maintain the look of quartz countertops. Quartz countertops are naturally beautiful and durable, but this strong material is not resistant to all stains, scratches and chemicals. The quartz and granite countertops specialists at Craftmark can tell you: be careful what you wipe your countertops down with! Quartz countertops have become quite popular, second only to their granite counterpart, and because of this surge in popularity, homeowners now must ...

Kitchen supply store Kitchen Inspire would like to recommend the use of Japanese knives for all of your food preparation needs. To prepare food well, you need a high quality set of sharp, strong knives. Not only will this allow you to cook beautiful meals more efficiently, but accidents will be less likely to occur because of a lessened need to apply strong pressure. Japanese restaurant equipment in general has a well-deserved reputation for being the very best, but when it comes to knives this is particularly true. They tend to be forged from high quality steel, ...

4t Networks would like to encourage businesses in Florida to be prepared for hurricane season with a good disaster recovery and backup plan. Those living in Florida already know just how devastating a hurricane can be to a business physically. Unfortunately, these natural disasters can be just as dangerous for the disasters they can cause to your data. In fact, a catastrophe such as this can be so destructive that a whopping 90 percent of companies hit by disasters who are not protected with a disaster recovery plan have had to file a bankruptcy claim within three years ...

Attorneys Clark & Washington saw fewer households filing for Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy protection in July than in June, but there were still more than 2,800 filings in the Atlanta/Gainesville area. Their concern is that the decrease in filings does not reflect a decrease in need. Many people considering contacting an Atlanta bankruptcy law firm like Clark & Washington may be concerned that the decision is not the right one. To help people make that determination, Clark & Washington offers a free initial consultation. With the advice of Atlanta bankruptcy ...

Atlanta plumbing company Plumb Xpress Plumbing and Drain would like to inform customers in Woodstock that they are now offering emergency plumbing in Woodstock. These emergency services can get you connected with the help you need at literally any time. This means 24 hours a day, 7 days a week service, including holidays. When you call in an emergency to Plumb Xpress Plumbing and Drain you can expect a qualified technician to show up at your door in 90 minutes or less. The speed does not stop here, either. Most routine jobs will be finished up that same day, often ...

BlueBird Strategies, an advanced lead generation firm that helps businesses quickly achieve ROI from their marketing automation platforms, today announced its sponsorship of the Ventana Research Business Technology Innovation Summit at the Tech Museum in San Jose, Calif. on November 8, 2012. The event marks Ventana Research's 10th anniversary and will feature key insights from Ventana Research analysts on the direction of the technology industry, and the impact of technology innovations for business and IT. The summit sessions will address cloud computing, big data, ...

Prairie Games is proud to announce the world's most original live in-game Halloween Event for their award-winning fantasy massively multiplayer online role-playing game Minions of Mirth: Undead Wars. This one-night-only event is available free to all within the critically rated number one cult hit game Minions of Mirth 4:00 pm PST this Wednesday, October 31th. Everyone knows Halloween is the most beloved holiday for game designers, a day when they get to give tricks instead of treats to all their friends and fans alike. But this year the industry pioneers at Prairie ...

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