Car accident liability involves many complex legal issues, including a consideration about whether someone besides the at-fault driver might also be liable for a personal injury or wrongful death. After a car accident caused by a drunk driver, a lawyer must assess whether the client is eligible for damages under Connecticut's Dram Shop Act. A recent case before the Supreme Court of Connecticut involved a claim by the estate of a passenger killed in a car accident against a restaurant for selling alcohol to a patron who was intoxicated. In O'Dell v. Kozee, the court clarified ...

For long suffering homeowners, there are signs of improvement in California's housing market. The state's foreclosure rate dropped by five percent in October, down 35 percent from the same time a year ago. The drop was needed relief for the state whose foreclosure rate peaked in July of this year when one out of every 325 California homeowners received a default notice. At that time the rate was nearly twice the national average. The October foreclosure rankings brought the number down significantly in the state to one out of every 379 homes, according to RealtyTrac. In ...

The fungal meningitis outbreak caused by contaminated medications produced by the New England Compounding Center has spread to Illinois. Individuals who may have been exposed to the contaminated medication should look out for the symptoms of fungal meningitis and may be able to hold the pharmacy that produced the drug accountable for their infections. The national outbreak reaches Illinois The fungal meningitis outbreak that has caused 328 illnesses and 24 deaths nationwide as of late October 2012 has now spread to Illinois patients and health care facilities. While ...

New York City is looking to make the roads safer for drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists by improving the New York Police Department's crash investigation procedures and traffic enforcement. The Crash Investigation Reform Act was submitted by council members and presented to the public at a recent press conference. The proposal would require officials to assess traffic safety and motor vehicle accident investigation protocols. The assessment would then be used to help the City Council and the NYPD design and implement improvements. Current NYPD crash ...

Ohio students know how expensive attending college is. Students are often left with crippling credit card, student loan and other debt with hefty minimum payments. It is commonly thought that student loans cannot be discharged in bankruptcy. For the vast majority of people this is true. In fact, section 523(a)(8) of the Bankruptcy Code makes clear the presumption that student loans cannot be discharged. Undue hardship exception However, the Code contains a very limited exception. The presumption against discharging student loans can be overcome if the student shows ...

Often, by the time a couple decides to get a divorce, the spouses have built up a significant amount of distrust for each other. It is not rare for one spouse to suspect the other of infidelity, hiding or mismanaging assets, or other types of dishonesty. The temptation to "spy" on a spouse has always existed. However, in this modern age, the opportunities for surveillance are much more accessible than they ever have been. This doesn't mean that spying during a divorce is necessarily a good idea, though. The most common method of spousal spying involves evidence ...

Sometimes no matter how hard it is on everyone in the family, for couples, divorcing is better than staying together. And if it's best for spouses to divorce, in the long run, it's probably better for their children, especially when the current situation is full of conflict. But the transition can be difficult for kids. For some, there can be long-term effects. Thankfully, parents can go into the process with their eyes and minds open to ways to help their sons and daughters best cope. Some experts believe that many children survive the divorce experience with no significant ...

Now that the school year is in full swing, it is vital to instruct and remind children about traffic safety. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 4,280 pedestrians were killed and approximately 70,000 were injured in traffic accidents in 2010. Out of those pedestrians, children accounted for 7 percent of those killed and 23 percent of those injured. Residents of the Bay Area need to be especially cautious. The organization Transportation for America in its report "Dangerous by Design" ranked California 16 out of the 50 states ...

Residents of Utah know that when the leaves fall off the trees and the sun sets a few hours early that the season of winter driving cannot be far away. Winter weather produces unique driving hazards that no motorist should overlook before hitting the road. Fortunately, there are changes motorists can make to their driving behaviors that can help them and other road users stay safe this winter. Winter driving conditions cause hundreds of thousands of accidents According to the Utah Department of Transportation, every year in the United States, 400,000 accidents on ...

Car accidents are frightening events often leading to injury. One of the most serious types of injury is a traumatic brain injury. Traumatic brain injuries -- also known as TBIs -- can occur when someone suffers a blow, bump or jolt to the head, or when something penetrates the head and enters the brain tissue. According the Centers for Disease Control, 1.7 million people suffer from a traumatic brain injury every year. TBIs are responsible for almost a third of all accidental deaths. Although falls may account for the greatest number of injuries, motor vehicle accidents ...

Decks and balconies can add value to your property and create a space that is perfect for entertaining friends and family. However, when these structures are not constructed or maintained properly, they can be dangerous -- causing serious accidents and devastating injuries. Causes of Deck and Balcony Accidents Deck and balcony accidents are generally caused because of a problem with construction that compromises the structure and causes it to collapse. One common construction deficiency occurs when lag screws and bolts not properly attached to the ledger board of ...

One of the worst things that could happen to a small business is a lawsuit. Lawsuits as a general rule, can be time-consuming, very costly and will distract key business members from their primary goal of running the company. Luckily, there are ways to help greatly reduce the chance that your business will face litigation. Taking steps to protect your small business Having an experienced business law attorney draft or at least review contracts signed both internally (between the company and employees) and externally (between the company and vendors, suppliers, manufacturers, ...

Georgia health insurance broker McCart Insurance would like to discuss the 2012 flu season, and how you can stay well this year. The flu is a very serious and potentially fatal disease and it is everyone's responsibility to do their best to stay well or, if infected, get better and avoid spreading it to others. One of the most important ways to keep the flu away is to sanitize your hands frequently, and especially before eating and after touching objects that come into contact with many people (like public door handles, etc.). You should also be particularly mindful ...

The Hilton Garden Inn - Columbia South Carolina Hotel (Northeast), located near University of South Carolina and Fort Jackson, recently earned a "Recommended by TripAdvisor" endorsement from the popular travel review site. Earning a 3+ rating, they are now among the best in the business. The property has received this accolade for consistently showing customers: - They welcome their business - The property and services are highly regarded - The hotel is associated with a top name in travel and restaurant review TripAdvisor is a travel website that lets guests ...

Chronic misuse and overuse of the major muscle groups can lead to serious damage if swimmers are not careful, urge the Atlanta orthopaedic doctors at OrthoAtlanta. Each year, there are nearly 150,000 water sports related injuries, most occurring to swimmers who overuse muscles. With swimmers, the most overused joint is the shoulder, which accounts for almost 60% of injuries treated. Atlanta orthopaedic doctors at OrthoAtlanta encourage swimmers to use caution when practicing or just playing, by including a good stretch before and after the activity. Swimmers ...

Atlanta tree service Yellow Ribbon Tree Experts would like to encourage those with trees on their property to winterize them properly, before the cold hits. As you are probably already experiencing this year, there is much to do in the fall to prepare your yard for winter. Certain measures can keep things looking neat and clean, and help your greenery to flourish come spring. In your busy fall clean up make sure that you do not forget your trees. Tree winterization is important for aesthetic purposes, but it can also be a safety issue. Having an Atlanta arborist come ...

Gourmet coffee purveyor J. Martinez & Company would like to explain some of the differences between the world famous Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee and Jamaican High Mountain coffee. The heights of the Jamaican Blue Mountains have three distinct levels. The highest elevations, above 5,500 feet, are a forest preserve and are prohibited for farming. Coffee grown below 1,500 feet is known as Jamaica Supreme or Jamaica Low Mountain coffee, and the region between 1,500 and 3,000 feet is where Jamaica High Mountain coffee is grown. It is just above this region, at heights ...

Intranet Connections has released version 12 of their business intranet software platform which included the highly anticipated Enhanced Form Builder module. While version 12 of the Intranet Connections release provides an overall upgrade to the software platform, the highlights of the release resides in the Enhanced Form Builder module, including: Built-in Tests & Automated Scoring Simple Survey Builder Conditional Triggers & Routing Native Formula Calculations Embedded Spreadsheet Fields GPS Mapping for Mileage Calculations Intelligent ...

Doc's Skincare for Athletes, a leader in formulating all-natural skincare products for sports competitors and everyday fitness buffs, announced today the introduction of Doc's All Natural Chafe Stick , the growing company's latest weapon against skin irritation. "Skin irritation and chafing can threaten athletic performance as well as pleasure and can lead to serious health issues," said Doc's founder Joshua Barton, M.D., who has been a racing cyclist for more than twenty years. Doc's Skin Care is the only natural skincare company run by a practicing physician ...

PersonalLoansForBadCredit.net announced the launch of its new instant response online application. The live 24 hour service has been developed to lend a helping hand to people with bad credit, by taking the uncertainly and confusion out of the search for loans. Bad credit loans constitute an increasingly large proportion of consumers across the world. This trend is particularly strong in North American, where there is a considerable demand for credit products suitable for those with less than perfect financial histories. As a consequence, there are now thousands of companies ...

Corcentric, a leading provider of accounts payable automation and electronic invoicing solutions, today announced they will be hosting a free 60-minute financial education Webinar for AP professionals, titled "Top 5 Mistakes Companies Make When Automating (and How to Avoid Them)." This Webinar, hosted by Rob DeVincent, Corcentric's Vice President of Product Marketing, will take place on Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 2:00 PM ET/11:00 AM PT The fear of making the wrong move makes some companies hesitate implementing AP automation solutions. If you're debating ...

Another brilliant game from Sky Vegas promises to bring all the fun of the fair in the best kind of nostalgic way, to Sky Vegas' online casino slots. Bringing home one of the best games from back-in-the-day, Top Trumps has memorably stuck in the minds of many from its early days. From supercars, jet fighters, tank and warships, Top Trumps got everyone playing and everyone excited. Now, Sky Vegas brings Football Legends, the online instant win game that allows players to be put up against each other across a wide range of criteria and abilities. The players on offer ...

Aussie today launched a new credit card designed to help save online shoppers on overseas sites some of the estimated millions of dollars in international transaction fees they currently pay each year. A recent study1 has estimated that online shopping expenditure by 9.5 million Australians aged over 15 years, reached $13.6 billion in 2011 - expected to grow to $16 billion in 2012. Australians who make online purchases from overseas sites pay around 3 per cent per transaction in international transaction fees. Executive Chairman of Aussie, Mr John Symond said, ...

The estimated 8 million Australian who travel overseas this year could be big winners from today's launch of the new MasterCard card by the country's leading non-bank financial services group, Aussie. The Aussie Platinum MasterCard will not charge the approximate 3 per cent international transaction fees common to the majority of credit cards. According to an online poll conducted by Aussie1, 57 per cent of respondents have bought goods with their credit card, yet 78 per cent of them do not know what they pay in international transaction fees. Executive Chairman ...

An online survey by Aussie of 517 people1 found a staggering 69 per cent bought goods with their credit card from overseas online or when travelling overseas (57%) and yet almost 80 per cent (78%) of people do not know how much they are paying in international transaction fees when they do. The survey was conducted in conjunction with today's release of the new Aussie MasterCard card. Almost two thirds of those surveyed (59%) did not think credit card reward programs were good value, and almost the same percentage (56%) had never claimed back any credit card rewards. "This ...