A Cook County jury returned a $9,310,563 million verdict on behalf of the family of Luis Ramirez, a 54-year old machine worker who was killed in a head-on collision on September 26, 2007 in Elgin. Ramirez was killed instantly when the car he was driving was struck by a Ford F250 pickup truck pulling a horse trailer which crossed over the center line on U.S. Route 20 in Elgin at 6:00am. The defendant, Susan Jayne, claimed that a phantom semi dump truck made a sudden left turn in front of her truck causing her to cross over the center of the highway and drive directly into ...

The large number of dangerous automobile crashes on roads throughout Ohio and the rest of the nation are a major ongoing concern for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. A component of the NHTSA's push for safer roads and highways is finding smarter ways to determine what caused a motor vehicle accident with the goal of preventing similar crashes. The agency has proposed that all car makers include "black box" event data recorders ("EDRs") in all new car models to better understand what goes wrong when cars crash. In addition to helping ...

As employers and management ask for more concessions and higher efficiencies from workers, the number of wage and hour claims has increased over the last ten years. Wage theft can occur in many different occupations from the restaurant and hospitality field to health care and construction. A case currently before the United States Supreme Court involves an increasingly common situation involving employees who are working through their breaks. The narrow issue before the court is whether a settlement offer made to the nurse who brought the claim can stop a collective ...

Defense lawyer Patrick Roberts, of Roberts Law Group, PLLC, has been named to the North Carolina Rising Stars List as one of the top up-and-coming attorneys in North Carolina for 2013. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state receive this honor. The selection for this respected list is made by the research team at Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections ...

Have you ever taken a careful look at the long service contract you are usually presented with when signing up for a new cell phone plan? Do you read every page on your credit card contract before you sign up? For many Americans, the answer is no. Oftentimes, these dense, long contracts include a section requiring mandatory binding arbitration as a way of adjudicating any dispute you might have with the company or its services. In fact, requiring the signing of a mandatory binding arbitration clause has become standard business practice for industries as diverse as credit ...

Home business leader and expert Aniko Giampietro is now opening up her personal team to the public for anyone looking to join the fastest growing community on the Internet and network marketers online. Giampietro has won multiple home business awards as an online marketing expert and she has taught people all over the world how to generate endless amounts of targeted traffic to any business opportunity or affiliate marketing program. After interviewing the Top Income Earner Aniko Giampietro we encourage any Internet marketer to join her team in Empower Network which ...

Owing to a proposed shake-up of the social care system in England and Wales, there will be a cap of GBP75,000 on the amount elderly people will pay towards social care. Furthermore, health secretary Jeremy Hunt wants to raise the threshold from GBP23,250 to GBP123,000 in the amount of assets people have before contributing to the costs of nursing care. Currently, around 40,000 people are forced into selling their homes to pay for social care in their older years. For homeowners, equity release has been a viable means of support in older life. Elderly homeowners can ...

In the week since Lisa Niver Rajna, blogger for The Huffington Post, gave her rave review of "The Four-Star Diet: Based Upon The Wisdom Of General Colin Powell & Other Ridiculously Brilliant Leaders", this incredible new diet book is storming the globe and taking prisoners just as aggressively as any formal attack. And it seems, Author "Laura Wellington" is being bombarded by fans and counterpart opportunities just as doggedly. The attached YouTube video by Radio Host and Blogger "D.K. Levi" says it all. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_WkTgTBQZA http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lisa-niver-rajna/dieting-is-war-are-you ...

InfoTech, a leading software house and system solutions company, with headquarters in New York City and programming facilities in North Dakota, has delivered its Web-based Media Management System (MMS) to Mundo Media Group (MMG). "Like many professionals in the DR industry, I have been a long-time proponent of InfoTech's MMS and have used it at other agencies since 2004," said Ben Fadavi, MMG's CEO. "When the question came up as to choosing the perfect system for Mundo Media Group, the decision was easy. InfoTech not only provides MMS as a turnkey solution, ...

A study, published today by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), shows that just like humans love getting stuck into a crossword, chimpanzees get the same feeling of satisfaction from completing tricky puzzles. Scientists set up a challenge for six chimpanzees at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo using plumbing pipes from a DIY store. The challenge involved moving red dice through a network of pipes until they fell into an exit chamber. This could only be achieved by the chimps prodding sticks into holes in the pipes to change the direction of the dice. The same task was also carried ...

How to rebuild a credit score after bankruptcy Article provided by Law Offices of Scott R. Schneider Visit us at http://www.scott-schneider.com Many people worry about the effects declaring bankruptcy will have on their credit scores. Although it is true that a bankruptcy will have an effect on a person's credit report, there are several ways that people can rebuild their credit score after bankruptcy. People who declare bankruptcy should take proactive steps to rebuild their credit scores after bankruptcy to ensure a bright financial future. Pay bills on time Payment ...

Proposed bill to discharge private student loans in bankruptcy Article provided by Law Offices of Scott R. Schneider Visit us at http://www.scott-schneider.com Student loans are difficult to discharge in bankruptcy, regardless of whether they are federal or private loans. Under the current law and practice, only borrowers who have suffered undue hardships that result in little or no hope that they will ever be able to repay student loans are eligible for discharge. However, some people believe that this should change. Senator Dick Durbin is calling on lawmakers ...

Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative Article provided by Hammond Law Group, PLLC - Tax Resolution Attorneys Visit us at http://www.protaxcounsel.com In response to US federal budget shortfalls, the IRS is strengthening its compliance efforts, making it more important than ever for all individuals to comply with US tax regulations. This is especially true for individuals with offshore bank accounts. It is crucial for owners of offshore bank accounts to take a proactive approach to their tax obligations in order to avoid potential criminal liability and other ...

Staying involved in your child's life after divorce Article provided by Law Offices of Catherine A. Schwartz Visit us at http://www.cschwartzlaw.com The decision to end a relationship is often a very difficult time for both parties. Frequent arguments can lead to constant stress, and it might be easier to walk away from the relationship instead of trying to make things work. Emotions will run high, and this can lead to even more problems as the couple breaks apart. If the parties are married, one of the spouses may file for a divorce. As part of the divorce process, ...

Information about contingency fees in Texas Article provided by Nowak & Stauch, L.L.P. Visit us at http://www.txlegalmalpractice.com Texas residents involved in an attorney-client relationship know calculating attorney's fees are often complicated. Two common types of attorney fees are percentage and contingency fees. What is a contingency fee? According to the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, a contingency fee is a "fee contingent on the outcome of the matter for which the attorney is rendering service". This means the attorney ...

Evidence from spy technology increasingly used in divorce cases Article provided by Schneider Law Firm, P.C. Visit us at http://www.clientdrivenlaw.com When a couple is having marital problems, tensions can run high and oftentimes people turn to desperate measures in order to find out if their spouse is being unfaithful. But, thanks to technology, instead of donning a disguise and following a suspected cheater in stealth, spouses can spy on each other from the comfort of their own homes. According to companies that sell spy technology, such as hidden cameras ...

Texas chiropractor pleads guilty to massive insurance fraud Article provided by Law Office of Paul Schiffer Visit us at http://www.schifferlawfirm.com Federal authorities do not take allegations of fraud lightly. Although many people do not realize it, fraud and other white-collar crimes are prosecuted just as aggressively -- and punished just as severely -- as some violent crimes and drug crimes. An illustrative example of the consequences that can result from a fraud conviction can be found in the recent case of a Houston-area chiropractor who pleaded guilty ...

Successful parenting can continue after a divorce Article provided by Anthony C. Williams & Associates, PC Visit us at http://www.anthonywilliamslaw.com Divorce can be hard on Virginia families, especially on the children. But just because a marriage is breaking up does not mean the parent-child relationship has to follow suit. Families can be very successful at maintaining positive relationships and functioning well after a divorce. Though each spouse may have differing opinions about parenting, there are some things that ex-spouses can do to help maximize ...

Living large for free: Squatter claims right to empty Boca Raton mansion Article provided by Law Offices of Larry E. Bray, P.A. Visit us at http://www.braylawoffices.com The prevalence of foreclosures in South Florida and problems with documentation once again made national news with reports of a squatter who filed a court document to gain legal possession of an empty bank-owned home in Boca Raton. While this situation is unusual, it demonstrates the challenges and complexities that can be involved in the foreclosure process. Squatters move into bank-owned waterfront ...

A look at the IRS's Offer in Compromise program Article provided by Boelter & Associates Visit us at http://www.boeltertaxlaw.com If you have received a letter or notice from the Internal Revenue Service stating you owe a tax amount and the amount is burdensome, speak to an experienced tax attorney about resolving the tax liability through the IRS's offer in compromise program. An offer in compromise is an agreement between the taxpayer and the IRS that settles a taxpayer's tax liabilities for less than the full amount owed. If paying a full tax liability ...

Federal Hours of Service Requirements Help Keep Drowsy Truck Drivers off the Highway Article provided by H.L. Cromartie III, P.C. Visit us at http://www.hlcromartielaw.com According to statistics compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 3,675 people were killed and an additional 80,000 people were injured in <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hlcromartielaw.com/Areas-Of-Practice/Truck-Accidents.shtml]motor vehicle accidents[/url] involving large trucks in 2010, the last year for which statistics are available. In ...

Hands-Free Technology Does Not Make Texting While Driving Safer Article provided by H.L. Cromartie III, P.C. Visit us at http://www.hlcromartielaw.com Twenty years ago, drunk drivers and drowsy drivers were two of the most significant risks on our nation's highways. Although these threats are still present today, the prevalence of cell phone use has led to the emergence of distracted driving as a serious danger. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 3,092 people were killed and an additional 419,000 were injured in <a target="_blank" ...

Domestic violence in Arizona Article provided by Knochel Law Offices, P.C. Visit us at http://www.lawyersinarizona.com The end of a relationship can be a very difficult time for everyone involved. Couples that once shared everything with one another now find themselves drifting apart. This can become emotional, and it can lead to arguments between the parties. The arguments can become very heated, and one of the parties may feel that the other has crossed a line. Domestic violence can mean many different things. It can be actual physical violence against another ...

As Jurney Jurray, LLC the boutique of handcrafted jewelry and accessories continues to look forward to a fabulous year in fashion, designer Jenee Dionne volunteered to facilitate an artistic and written expression group of iDream's community outreach program Dream Power. The designer reached out to iDream CEO, Valene Lindsay, requesting an opportunity to partner with the outreach program. Beginning March 9, 2013 Jenee Dionne will have the honor of facilitating a bi-weekly artistic and written expression group attended by the young ladies of Dream Power. Dream Power ...

The Preiss Company is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Adam Byrley to Director of Leasing and Programming. In his role, Byrley will be responsible for setting the overall leasing direction for all of the company's student housing properties. Currently, The Preiss Company owns and/or operates over 16,000 beds in nine states and 13 markets. As Director of Leasing and Programming, Byrley will also monitor and analyze specific market trends and statistics to help maintain steady leasing velocity and achieve budgeted rent increases, implement resident programming ...