Over the past decade, Georgia's roads have become a lot more dangerous for pedestrians. According to recently released data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Georgia pedestrian fatalities have risen every year since 2001. In 2001, 146 pedestrians died on Georgia roads, comprising 9 percent of that year's traffic fatalities. By 2011, that number had risen to 168 pedestrian deaths -- a striking 13.5 percent of all fatal accident victims. Based on population, though, a Georgia pedestrian's chance of dying in a fatal motor vehicle accident has not ...

Sex crimes can be some of the most high-profile criminal matters in the media. Countless news stories will appear on the Internet and television that make it seem like the person accused of the crimes is guilty before a trial ever happens. States have very severe penalties in place for those convicted of a sex offense, and Pennsylvania is no exception. Most will carry extensive prison sentences, and also require the offender to register as a sex offender after being released. Pennsylvania has recently passed laws that enhance the number of crimes that mandate registration ...

For some men, the prospect of paternity is exciting and marks a step forward in life. For others, paternity is something to avoid like the plague. Whichever view one takes on the matter, paternity is the term for a man's legal relationship and responsibility created by parenthood. It has broad implications and should be addressed quickly and seriously to ensure both the child's and the father's rights are protected from the start. By establishing paternity early, the child's rights to medical insurance, life insurance, social security or veterans' benefits are better ...

Statistics show that about forty percent of children in America are born out-of-wedlock. These children still have a right to have their father involved in their lives. Unmarried fathers, however, are often unsure what steps they need to take to establish custody and visitation rights to their children. Unmarried fathers in Missouri need to file a paternity action to ensure their custody rights are protected. Merely being listed on a child's birth certificate does not grant a father enforceable custody rights. Why should Missouri fathers establish paternity? It ...

While executing search warrants, police are allowed to detain all people present during searches. But how much latitude should be given to police officers in detaining people during such searches? That is a question that will be before the United States Supreme Court this fall. In 2005, police officers sought a warrant to search an apartment in Wyandanch, N.Y. When the officers arrived at the apartment address, they observed two suspects, including Chunon Bailey, exit the apartment building, but did not detain them. Instead, the police let the men drive away from the ...

Most people turn to bankruptcy after several months or years of financial struggles. Likewise, after a bankruptcy filing it also takes time for individuals to rebuild their credit and get back on track financially. In addition to time, there are proactive steps people can take to improve their credit after a bankruptcy filing. These include monitoring credit reports, applying for new sources of credit and continuing to pay monthly bills on time. Monitoring Credit Reports As most people are aware, filing for bankruptcy will negatively impact a person's credit score. ...

Leandra's Law has been in effect in the state of New York since August 2010. The law requires every person convicted of driving while intoxicated to have an ignition interlock device installed in their vehicles. An ignition interlock device requires a breath sample from the driver before the car's engine will start. The car will not start if alcohol is detected on the driver's breath. At the time the law was enacted, New York was one of only 10 states to require the devices. Expensive for Those Convicted Ignition interlock devices are very expensive. The devices ...

Over the past few decades, federal and state programs have targeted drunk driving as a major public safety issue, and most people know the legal driving blood alcohol level and perhaps even their states' penalties. However, the public is less aware that states, including Illinois, have operating while intoxicated laws for boaters. The penalties for operating while intoxicated, or OUI, can be as tough as those for driving while intoxicated. This means it is important to understand the law. Rise in Boating While Impaired Last year in Illinois, nine people died in ...

Trade secrets. Customer lists. Proprietary software. Information management systems. Contact directories. Supplier pricing guides. Confidential financial information. Copyrights, patents, trademarks or other intellectual property. These are tools of the trade in the modern business world. Where employers were once worried about exiting workers absconding with office supplies or power tools, today's companies have to contend with never-before-seen methods of digital information storage that could leave business assets at risk. Electronic information theft is running rampant ...

The Phoenix litigation firm of Israel & Gerity, PLLC, is proud to announce another jury trial victory on behalf of a client. After a contract dispute with an auto repair shop, the plaintiff in this matter went through a successful trial and was able to recover the deposit he made for incomplete work, despite a claim by the shop that plaintiff actually owed substantial sums on top of the deposit. The plaintiff signed a contract with the defendant, the owner of a classic car restoration shop, and put a $10,000 deposit down for work on his car. Eventually, frustrated ...

Commercial real estate transactions can lead to either rags or riches for the parties involved. Particularly when a property is misrepresented, the buyer can be stuck with a financial mess. In a recent Arizona case, a commercial real estate company almost lost big when it was sold improperly divided property. Represented by the Phoenix firm of Israel & Gerity, PLLC, it fought back in trial and was awarded over half a million dollars in damages. The plaintiff, All American Homes, buys parcels of land, builds custom homes on them and sells the improved property for ...

Partners George Martin and Matthew Wilson of the Workers' Compensation law firm of Martin Banks are presenting at the upcoming 28th Annual Fall Meeting of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Workers' Compensation Section hosted by the Pennsylvania Bar Institute on September 13th & 14th at the Hershey Lodge & Convention Center. While the section meeting is already a massively popular event for Workers' Comp practitioners, two segments of this year's meeting make it a "must not miss": - The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry will soon debut ...

Attorney Gergely's criminal law expertise and strategic defense led to favorable results in cases involving BB guns, racketeering and suspended drivers' licenses. Termination of probation on RICO charge A woman who had been put on probation for a RICO charge, a first degree felony, hired the Umansky Law Firm to try to reduce her probation. She had repaid the money she owed, served three years of her 10-year term and completed all of the other conditions of her probation. Attorney Gergely filed a Motion to Terminate Probation and succeeded in ending the client's probation ...

Concerned hospital administrators are fully aware of this and create contingency plans for minimizing patient injuries when such events occur. The following list references some of the equipment failures that might one day seriously jeopardize your health while obtaining care in a New York City hospital. Common Medical Equipment Failures - Defibrillators. Stated simply, "A defibrillator is an electrical device that provides a shock to the heart when there is a life-threatening arrhythmia present." Obviously, when one of these devices stops working ...

Experienced motorists try to minimize this problem by always keeping a firm hold on the steering wheel with both hands so they can immediately concentrate on driving straight ahead in an effort to avoid hitting other drivers. The Size of NYC's Pothole Problem In March of 2012, Mayor Bloomberg's office issued Press Release 098-12 stating that a record number of 418,000 potholes had been filled by the city during the recent fiscal year. Likewise, Bill de Blasio's Office of the Public Advocate for the City of New York indicated that "more than 80,000 New Yorkers ...

In spring 2009, the Hanover, Virginia, County Sheriff's Office set up a traffic checkpoint around lunchtime, stopped driver Michael Desposito and asked for his operator's license and registration. He was unable to produce a license, and a Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles' records check showed he was driving the vehicle without a license and as a habitual offender (i.e., someone previously convicted of multiple counts of drunk driving). In the case against him, Desposito moved to suppress the evidence of the traffic stop, asserting that it was illegal because the ...

Car accidents can be devastating. Gathering the evidence needed to make sure the responsible party covers all of the injuries is crucial, and a step that unrepresented victims often underestimate. Unfortunately, even when it appears obvious who was at fault for an automobile accident, receiving compensation can be difficult. The other driver may change his or her story or the insurance company may refuse to pay. When this happens, lawsuits for negligence or wrongful death may be required in cases, large and small, to collect appropriate compensation. Proving Negligence ...

The newly renovated Comfort Inn & Conference Center Northeast, a leading north Atlanta hotel, named a host hotel for the 1st Annual Winning Circle's Inner City Classic. Taking place on September 8, 2012 at Lakewood Stadium, The Inner City Classic is a youth mentoring group developed by former NFL wide receiver Daniel "Danny" Buggs. This year's super showdown will take place between Johnson C. Smith verses Tuskegee University. "We are looking forward to welcoming students and guests attending the 1st Annual Inner City Classic," explains April ...

SEAT has announced the reinforcement of its presence in Russia while strengthening its international expansion plans. The Spanish company, participating in the Moscow Motor Show, has opened a new chapter hand-in-hand with the Volkswagen Group importer to profit from the experience of the company in this market. So far this year SEAT has doubled the size of its network in Russia, and already has 22 dealerships there, located in Moscow and St. Petersburg, plus other major cities such as Yekaterinburg, Chelyabinsk, Nizhny Novgorod, Kazan and Rostov-on-Don. SEAT will open ...

Just as the PC and the Internet helped consumers prepare their own tax returns a decade ago with easy to use tax preparation desktop software, today's new mobile platforms are opening up opportunities for consumers to easily do their own tax planning with new simple to use apps for their tablets and smartphones. Sawhney Systems the makers of ExecPlan and ExecPlan Express financial planning software have released their first new app, TaxMode income tax calculator. Using their three decades of experience in creating the leading tax and financial planning software for tax ...

An injured auto accident victim filed a lawsuit against the driver of a pickup truck who made a left-hand turn in front of the victim's Ford Expedition. A California car accident attorney from the Seegmiller Law Firm represented the client's personal injury case and recovered $998,000 by way of settlement. According to the Department of Motor Vehicles, a traffic collision occurs in the state of California every 1 minute and 14 seconds. One person is injured every 2 minutes and 15 seconds, and one person is killed every 2 hours and 51 minutes. The Riverside resident ...

Corcentric, a leading provider of Accounts Payable automation and electronic invoicing solutions, today announced they will be hosting a 60-minute educational Webinar entitled "AP Automation for the Large Enterprise: What Every Company Must Consider." This Webinar, hosted by Rob DeVincent, Corcentric's Vice President of Product Marketing, will take place on Thursday, September 13, 2012 at 2:00 PM ET/11:00 AM PT. AP Automation can transform accounts payable from a cost center to a strategic finance function, however identifying gaps in current AP processes is ...

AmeriQuest Transportation Services, a leading provider of fleet management services, financial solutions, and operational support services, has announced today it has re-launched its partnership with the Food Marketing Institute (FMI). The AmeriQuest program, formerly known as FoodFleetXchange, will provide additional value-added programs, products, and services to FMI members, assisting them in reducing fleet operating costs. The Food Marketing Institute represents 1,250 food retailers and wholesalers, comprised of large multi-store chains, regional firms and independent ...

This upcoming series of online training sessions, presented by BMGI and IndustryWeek, dispels the common myths about innovation and shows you how to make Everyday Innovation a reality. Session 1--Thursday, Sept. 27, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. EDT Everyday Innovation: Look Beyond the "Voice of the Customer" and Discover Unarticulated Customer Needs Session 2--Thursday, Nov. 1, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. EDT Everyday Innovation: Unleash the Unlimited Creative Potential in Your Company Session 3--Thursday, Nov. 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. EDT Everyday Innovation: Achieve the Impossible ...

The site http://www.fix-iphones.com broke exclusive photos, reportedly of the iPad Mini headphone jack component, that sharply contrast with images previously leaked from other sites. In a detailed run-down comparison of the exclusive leaked photos with previously published images, RepairLabs point out the part's many similarities to the same part in the iPad 3. They also list the differences between this photo and those from iResq.com and Nowhereelse.fr, and several compelling reasons that the most recent are genuine. RepairLabs provides evidence supporting their claim ...