Creativity is an important part of a successful personal injury law practice. The parties responsible for an Illinois resident's injuries are not always immediately apparent, which is why maximizing an injured person's recovery often requires a unique combination of legal skill and innovative thinking. What distinguishes the downtown Chicago law firm of Goldberg Weisman Cairo from many other local firms is the passion and skill we bring to helping solve our clients' problems. The attorneys at GWC try harder than other firms to help injured Chicago residents and frequently ...

Federal safety regulators recently announced an updated workplace safety rule concerning the safe operation of construction site cranes and derricks. The aim of the updated Occupational Safety and Health Administration(OSHA) rule is "to protect employees from the hazards associated with hoisting equipment when used to perform construction activities." Crane and derrick injuries are common in construction site accidents in Chicago and across the country. Construction workers can suffer career-ending personal injuries from crane accidents, including spinal cord ...

Attorney Daniel D. Horowitz III, a partner at Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend in Houston, Texas, was recently named president of the University of Texas (UT) Silver Spurs Alumni Association for the 2012-2013 academic year. Mr. Horowitz has been on the board of directors of UT's Silver Spurs Alumni Association for 7 years. He returns to campus each year to speak with the incoming and active members of the Silver Spurs. Last fall, he discussed the dangers of hazing, alcohol abuse, individual responsibility and accountability, as well as the importance ...

Four individuals have been sentenced to federal prison in a Tampa Townhouse mortgage fraud case. Most notably, the developer of La Encantada Villas, a development of seven townhomes on Watrous Avenue in Tampa Florida, received a sentence of nearly three years in prison for his role in the mortgage fraud conspiracy. Among the other individuals sentenced in this case, one minority partner in the townhouse development received eight months in federal prison for conspiring to commit mortgage fraud. Another co-conspirator in the high-profile mortgage fraud case was recently ...

The Directors of The Heritage Registry of Who's Who recently welcomed the inclusion of attorney Fayrell Furr Jr. of Furr & Henshaw into their forthcoming edition of Who's Who, a New York based annual biographical publication. Mr. Furr's accomplishments and achievements in the field of Legal Services have allowed him to attain a distinguished degree of success. His recognizable contribution to the legal field has warranted his inclusion into the 2012 edition of the Heritage Registry of Who's Who. Traditionally, The Heritage Registry of Who's Who publishes an annual ...

Many illnesses and injuries can leave people unable to work and provide for themselves and their families. Both physical conditions (such as traumatic brain injuries, cancer or chronic fatigue syndrome) and mental conditions (such as anxiety or schizophrenia) can make one eligible for Social Security Disability (SSD) payments. The Social Security Disability program began in 1957 to help people who are too sick to work, and the numbers of people receiving help from this program have continued to grow. In 2000, 6.6 million people in the U.S. received disability payments. ...

Patrick Roberts, of Roberts Law Group, PLLC, joined several attorneys from top law firms across the country to co-author The Legality of Search and Seizure in DUI Cases, 2012 ed.: Leading Lawyers on Leveraging Science and Process to Develop Winning Defense Strategies (Inside the Minds). Available for purchase through the Westlaw store, this latest edition is a guide for lawyers who litigate drunk driving cases, educating legal practitioners on law enforcement procedures related to search and seizure and common mistakes made during a stop and arrest. Understanding what ...

In the fall of 2010, when New York enacted no-fault divorce, state lawmakers also enacted legislation that provided guidelines for temporary spousal maintenance. During the pendency of a divorce action, the child support guidelines provide for the issuance of temporary awards. The custodial parent of unemancipated children may receive support from the non-custodial parent in order to provide for the basic needs of the children, namely food, shelter, clothing and the like. But until two years ago, no law provided similar guidelines for establishing temporary spousal ...

Topper Worldwide, one of the leading limo services in Atlanta, encourages party planners to consider renting a party bus for their next bachelorette party. A night out on the town celebrating your impending wedded bliss should be enjoyable and stress-free, and an Atlanta party bus from Topper Worldwide can help make that a reality. Ladies should be able to spend the evening having a good time, and renting a party bus from Topper Worldwide means they can enjoy their time together without worrying about driving. Topper Worldwide has two styles of party buses that can accommodate ...

Atlanta pest control company Team Pest USA wishes to express its concern over the recent outbreak in mosquito-transferred diseases. Mosquito-borne illnesses are one of the most prevalent causes of death worldwide, and a recent surge in both West Nile virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEE) has given rising cause for Americans to fear mosquitoes in addition to hating them. The CDC is reporting that 2012 is the worst year yet for West Nile Virus infections in the United States. As of September 4th, all 48 contiguous states have reported instances of West Nile ...

Premier Surfaces, an Atlanta granite countertops fabricator, is pleased to announce its new preferred vendor status with Custom Builders Atlanta, a subsidiary of CBUSA. CBUSA is an organization founded by builders in 2004, to help builders in Northern Virginia to foster better service and save money through networking. The concept grew out of a local band of builders in Northern Virginia into the national network it is today. The organization has extended from its original location in Northern Virginia into 13 cities in the south and southeast, including Atlanta. CBUSA ...

Renowned Atlanta catering and special events company A Legendary Event is pleased to announce that renovations are going well at its new venue, 3109 Piedmont Estate and Gardens. The venue is set to open in fall 2012. "3109 Piedmont Estate and Gardens is a premium site to host special event and catering in Atlanta," states Tony Conway, CEO and Founder of A Legendary Event, an Atlanta catering and special events company. "Whether it's a wedding or a company party, 3109 Piedmont Estate and Gardens will provide an unforgettable backdrop for your special occasion." A ...

Busy restaurant owners and managers understand that having clean fresh melamine plates, bowls, and other table and dinnerware on hand during busy lunch and dinner hours is crucial. Proper cleaning and recirculation of dinnerware can be extremely time consuming. Smart restaurant owners know that clean, fresh plates are part of what keeps customers coming back. In addition to the large volume capabilities, one of the best features of melamine dinnerware is the ease of use. Melamine dinnerware is lightweight, strong, and inexpensive. Melamine plates and melamine bowls are ...

Specialty coffee seller J. Martinez & Co. Fine Coffees is pleased to announce that it now offers a majority of its gourmet coffees in portion packs of pre-ground coffee, perfect for use in an office coffee maker. The pre-ground gourmet coffee packs are available in 2.5 oz or 3 oz packages of the coffee of your choice, including Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee. The packages are available in 32 pack boxes for totals of 5 or 6 pounds depending on pack size. Like all of their specialty estate coffees, the coffees used in J. Martinez & Co. portion packs are roasted ...

Admit it. There's a drawer, jewelry box, or shoe box somewhere in your home filled with broken watches, tarnished chains, and single earrings. Junk jewelry is sitting there, waiting for you to do something with it. Cream Jewelry Best has a solution: recycle it and get up to 20 percent off the price of your new bling. Why not replace that watch with the dead battery and last year's look with a discount on a new iced out watch? Those tarnished chains could be transformed into a reduced price on custom chains or whatever hip hop jewelry catches your eye. No matter what ...

Craftmark Solid Surfaces, a local Atlanta granite countertops supplier, suggests using granite countertops in your child's bathroom. While many would think that granite would be too lush for a child's bathroom, the specialists at Craftmark disagree. A child's bathroom is subject to scratches and scuffs, and granite countertops give parents a durable and attractive option that can stand up to the punishment inflicted by children. Easy to clean and maintain, granite countertops may be a parent's best hope for keeping a child's bathroom neat. "Children like to play, ...

Chattanooga bankruptcy law firm Clark & Washington knows that when you are considering consulting a bankruptcy attorney in Chattanooga, it can feel like you're the only one in the world facing financial troubles. This feeling of being alone causes many families to wait until they have exhausted their options instead of speaking to a bankruptcy attorney when they initially should. Chattanooga residents should remember that they are not alone in these hard financial times. In fact, in July, 489 others in Chattanooga were in the exact same situation, thinking about ...

It can be hard not to feel alone when you are considering filing for bankruptcy in Knoxville. However, Knoxville bankruptcy attorneys Clark & Washington want you to know that you are not the only family in Knoxville facing this difficult decision: 463 individuals and families filed for personal bankruptcy in Knoxville in the month of July. The slump in the economy has been rough on everyone, and Clark & Washington understand how difficult it can be to admit that you are in trouble. Whatever the cause of your financial difficulties, Clark & Washington will ...

Though it may seem like you are alone when you are facing the hard decision of looking into filing for bankruptcy in Nashville. However, with 733 filings for personal bankruptcy in Nashville in July, you are not alone. The Nashville bankruptcy attorneys at Clark & Washington wish to help ease your troubles by offering a free bankruptcy consultation. Everyone is having a difficult time trying to make it in this challenging economy. It's especially hard if you aren't able to find work or have been forced to work for less money or fewer hours. Yet, despite the universal ...

Universities.com knows that it takes hard work to become a teacher and that most teachers are underpaid for what they do. Without earning a master's in education online, many teachers can find it difficult to move into administration or other specialty fields within the school system. Worse yet, they often find it hard to get paid what they deserve. Many online universities, available through the online portal at Universities.com, offer the perfect solution. With an online specialist degree in education, teachers can move into school counseling, teaching English as a ...

Atlanta staffing agency TRC Professional Solutions, a division of TRC Staffing solutions, Inc., is increasing its recruiting staff to meet the rising hiring demand for engineers. Although the general unemployment rate is high, unemployment in the engineering field is notably low at the moment. Engineers are among the most demanded occupations, and as technology advances, there is more and more competition between businesses for qualified candidates. TRC Professional Solutions is excelling at providing qualified candidates for these hard-to-fill engineering positions ...

Atlanta video production company Optimum Productions now produces video testimonials for the Atlanta marketing company Cardinal Web Solutions. Testimonial videos are a great way for a company to prove what they can do and how they have helped their clients by presenting the unique side that only a client can give. Being able to see and hear a real person giving an unrehearsed testimonial about how great your company is can greatly encourage your potential customer to see your business or product as worth their investment. Cardinal Web Solutions is an Atlanta SEO and ...

Atlanta Hardwood Flooring, an Atlanta-based flooring company, encourages homeowners to avoid unnecessary floor swelling and damage during the humid summer months. Humidity is one of the leading causes of flooring damage, and this damage can be avoided by installing a dehumidifier wherever you have hardwood flooring. Homeowners invest in Atlanta hardwood flooring, not just for the aesthetic look, but for its durability. Most hardwood flooring in Atlanta can last for decades, so long as it is properly maintained. However, humidity can ruin the look and permanence of hardwood ...

Atlanta moving company A.C. White Relocations is pleased that a law has been signed which increases the power the US Transportation Department has to order rogue moving companies to return illegally held property. Starting in October, the Transportation Department will have more authority to protect consumers against rogue moving companies who lure potential victims with unrealistic low prices, phony websites and false credentials and then hold their goods hostage unless victims pay extra at the time of delivery. Currently, the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration ...

Coastal Kids Dental & Braces welcomes Dr. Kenny Zamora, DMD as the newest member of their dental team. Dr. Kenny will be providing pediatric dental care to the patients of Coastal Kids Dental & Braces. Dr. Isabel Driggers, Founder and Owner of Coastal Kids Dental, comments, "Dr. Kenny is a great addition to our Pediatric Dental team. From the first time I met with Dr. Kenny, I could see his energy for working with children and providing the best in Pediatric Dental care. He truly strives to provide each patient with a healthy adult smile and helping to providing ...