The Danger in Water Parks

The Consumer Product Safety Commission reveals that emergency room injuries from amusement park rose almost 87 percent in the last five years.

Just a year ago, two boys drowned in a separate water park incidents. The mother of one victim alleged that there was no adequate supervision at the park when her son was drowned.

Due to such event, a lawmaker proposed a new regulation requiring water parks to carry at least $1 million in liability insurance.

This proposal has caused some eyebrows to raise especially owners of water parks themselves. Obviously, getting an insurance policy would mean addition costs on their part.

This cold response of water park owners calls for the approval of this proposal sooner. If no regulations or standards are implemented then we can never be sure of the safety of our children.

California, specifically the southern part is the land of amusement parks. There are probably more water parks here than in other parts of country.

California's Division of Occupational Safety and Health investigates the most serious accidents. Their investigation reveals that most injuries were minor, and most happened on speed slides or in wave pools.

As summer is nearing, children are going back to these parks. Chances are water park accidents such as drowning or contracting diseases due to polluted water may likely happen if no steps are undertaken to regulate the operation these parks.

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How much training is the police really getting?

The Metropolitan Police Act of 1829 created the first police force. These newly form policemen, were known as––the Peelers’ and Bobbies’–because their creator name was Robert Peeler. Form the inception, people has always hated them. That was because more than half of them were drunkards and improperly trained. Many cartoonist have depicted them as such. Eventually, the impact that the police had on crime, specially organized crime, has lead to the acceptance of the police force.

Today, the police force is submitted through rigorous training in order to become a cop. The famous "Police Academy." Although that is not the case for all police forces. Many Sheriff’s Departments in the Nation allow "deputies" to start a job with the department without having a licence first. For example, in Bexar County, deputies begin their careers at the jail, whether or not, the deputy has a TCLEOSE Peace Officer License. Which means that, their training, may not be as suspected by most people.

In order for the police force to work, a two prong mechanism has to be in place. Restrain and Respect. The police needs to exercise restrain in order to get respect by the people. But, how can the police show restrain, if they have not been properly trained. And vice versa, how can the people show respect, if the police force does not restrain themselves under all situations.

There needs to be psychological evaluations to all prospective policeman before they are let out in the streets. If the force has not been properly trained, or licensed, then superior officers need to supervise their cops more closely. If the police does not perform well in simulated dangerous scenarios, and do not show the proper restrain, then the police should not be allow to handle any situation on the streets.

Within the last few years, Americans have seen an increase of police mishandling of situations. What was once a simple traffic stop by a friendly policeman, has now become a nightmare. That’s because again, in most cases, police does not show the proper restrain needed to handle the situation. With great power comes great responsibility, and since some police officers are not getting the proper training, the power, and lack of restrain, is overpowering.

If you have been submitted to police maltreatment, or abuse, please contact our firm for a free initial consultation. Please call (210) 979-9777 or visit our web sites at http://www.thebaezlawfirm.com or http://www.sanantoniopersonalinjurytriallawyers.com/ for an evaluation of your case. This is why we say "we care about your legal needs!"

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Talking about Wage and Overtime Claims

It is generally accepted that people perform their jobs to earn decent compensation for their hard work. The wage issues can be considered as the main factor that motivates employees on whether to further their employment or to find better paying jobs.

Thus, it is the obligation of the employers to make sure that their employees are being paid properly unless they want to face lawsuits brought about by the violation of the existing wage and overtime laws.

The Federal and California government are aware of the need for law provisions that aim to protect the welfare of the employees, especially those who are earning basic salaries. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act or FLSA, covered workers should be entitled to a minimum wage not lesser than $5.85/hr as of July 24, 2007. This figure, however, is about to increase yearly - $6.55 this year to $7.25 next year.

On the other hand, the same act states that an employee’s overtime pay must not be lesser than one and a half times his regular rate. He may accumulate overtime hours after completing 40 hours of work per week.

There are other law provisions that cover wage and overtime, and such laws can be depended upon by any aggrieved employees. Yet, due to some complexities of these laws, it is advisable to seek expert representation. An employment lawyer who understands these law provisions can guide these employees on what proper steps to pursue to obtain justice.

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What to do?

What do you have to do in case you are injured? Whether it is from someone else's negligence or not, the first thing you should do is seek medical treatment. Only after you have an idea what your medical condition is you can think about calling an personal injury attorney.



Even if you don't, there are steps you could take that would be useful if a lawsuit happens down the road. These include:

Take photographs of any bruising, cuts or other injuries while they are still visible. Photos can help explain the extent of an injury and could help an insurance adjuster or jury understand how painful and serious the injury was.
For the same reason, if you are given and medical devices to help you recover such as casts, braces, splints, etc. take photos.
Do not give a recorded statement to an insurance adjuster. No matter what they tell you, giving such a statement can only hurt your case, not help it.
Follow your doctor's instructions. Aside from the importance to your health, you don't want to find yourself before a jury one day having the attorney for the insurance company arguing that you made your injuries worse by not being complying with what your doctor told you to do.
Start a journal of everything that happened at the accident and keep the journal as your medical treatment progresses. If you do go to trial it will not likely be for a few years. Keeping a journal is a credible way to refresh your recollection years down the road.
If you would like to find an attorney that can answer questions about a back injury that took place on the job or from someone else's negligence or if you have any questions please be free to contact findgreatlawyers.com to get any information you are interested in.

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Glad we can help!

Recently, we posted a blog about business fraud conducted by Nigerian individuals against US Law Firms. We have received hundreds of calls from attorneys thanking us for the information and informing us that they too have been victimized.

We are encouraged by the fact that the scheme is been recognized and that other lawyers are spreading the news that these crooks need to be put in jail.

Let us remind our readers that these people from Nigeria will used any name of reputable companies in order to achieve their objectives. Regrettably, it is the name of these companies that will suffer by the actions of these crooks, as well as the law firms involved. Also, let us remind you that not all the people from Nigeria are responsible for this, it is just a selected group that have upted to defraud others by doing the wrong thing.

We urge you to share the information with other attorneys about the Nigerian plot, and that if you are aware of any activities of these nature, to contact your local authorities or the FBI.

Thankfully, we can share this information in a positive way in hopes that, we one day, can put a stop to this perpetrated fraud.

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Personal Injury Lawyers are ready to assist you anytime!

If you have never experienced any occasion or misfortune - you are a lucky man! Actually, all people once or even more times in their life got into troubles that required a professional help from lawyers, people whose job is to deal with cases that involve legal practice. Even if you are claimed guilry in any there is still a chance to get out of a case with clean hands if you have a really experienced lawyer.

Personal injury lawyers in Minnesota have always been noted for their unique and customized approach to any personal injury possible, ranging from automobile accidents to medical malpractice. Unfortunately, you can always be sure that your case in a court will be decided for your favour. It is undoubtedly necessary to have a backup, to have somebody who will stand for your interests and defend them in a court.

If we just take a look at, for instance, burn injuries one should admit the fact that not all of the cases when fire breaks out end successfully meaning that there are no victims and the fire started by accident. There are arsons as well but you can always retrieve your property value and count on a compensation when you seek justice in a court. Here it will be wise to turn to burn injuries lawyers in St.Paul as this firm has successfully assisted burn victims in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas.

The same situation is with dog bites. No all pet lovers do care about their dogs and in some cases they ignore basic rules and let their dogs run loose without a leash which can provoke serious bites. For example, the Minnesota law claims that the dog owners are at least partially responsible for their pets' behavior. Dog bite victims can often seek compensation for medical bills, rehabilitation costs, lost income, and other expenses incurred from dog bites. And if you have been attacked by your neighbor's dog you are to contact dog bites lawyers in Minnesota immediately!

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Statute of Limitations on Discrimination and Harassment Claims

Discrimination and harassment are two of the most common concern in the employment arena. Annually, hundreds of employees are dismissed because of these causes.

Through the years, these suits have been the basis of wrongful termination suits. Millions of dollars are spent on settlements or court proceedings due to these grounds.

While an employee may have the cause of action to sue, he or she must also consider whether its filing is within the statute of limitations or not. Otherwise, the case is useless.

In the Richards case (2001 WL 951286, August 23, 2001), the California Supreme Court found a new criterion for the application of the "continuing violations" doctrine on cases regarding claims of disability discrimination and harassment under the Federal Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).

The court opined that, in harassment and discrimination claims, employees might be allowed to introduce evidence of instances of discrimination and harassment. These incidents may be those that are normally time barred pursuant to the 1- year limitation provided under FEHA.

This development has created, at least for majority of cases, an indefinite period when claim for harassment or discrimination commences. The employee must only establish certain facts to be entitled to it.

This court decision, to my mind, is another victory for the employees. This is because incidents that constitute harassment or discrimination that occurred months or even years earlier may still be alleged to establish a claim.

Employees must be given time to assert their claims. This must serve as a warning to employers who blatantly violate the right of the workers to security of tenure or livelihood by their whimsical and capricious reasons of dismissing employees.

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Slip and Fall Accidents in California’s Setting

Years ago, the residents of San Francisco, California had witnessed the legal battle ensued between a Chief Executive Officer of a company and a famous hotel.

Accidents encompass people, time, and place. This only shows that accidents happen at anytime, at any place and to any one. Slip and fall accident is one of them. Injuries from this type of accident may be less dangerous compared to other injury causing accidents. However, its effects may manifest only in the future when you are caught unaware.

Slip and fall accident is a personal injury that occurs when an owner of a building has been negligent in the care and maintenance of his or her promises.

Structural defects of a building due to age or ordinary wear and tear are the common culprit for a slip and fall injury case. These defects may include:

* Uneven steps
* parking lot potholes
* cracked sidewalks
* broken tiles
* torn carpeting

Building owners are expected to make sure that the building's structure complies with applicable building codes. For instance, handrails must typically be installed at a certain general height. Should injury occur in case of violation of this requisite, the injured party may have a valid claim against the building owner.

Property owners have a certain “duty of care” to ensure that their property is secure. For negligent owners, the law has provided penalties that would make them liable. Make sure, however, that the suit is within the statute of limitations.

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Another police brutality article

We wrote an article about police brutality about one month ago, and to our surprise, we have had more clients commenting on how the police really treated them. Come to find out, all our clients have suffered from the same "police brutality syndrome." As research are getting closer to an answer pertaining to police behavior on the job, citizens continue to suffer based on the ability to the police to get away with murder before the city, or county, does anything about it.

Our latest case just happened this weekend. Our client was just minding his own business when he was stopped, beaten and incarcerated by the police. The police used the "usual" language of evading arrest, terrorist threats, and failure to follow orders when given by a police officer. How ironic that, the police who stops you and bitts you up, is the same that states that he/she felt threatened by your behavior. They use the pretext of terror in order to advance their own agenda of terror against the citizens that they are supposed to protect.

Let me remind our readers that: not all cops are corrupted! But is hard to differentiate between good cops and the crooked ones. Supposedly, cops feel pressure from the jobs as they get older and wiser on the jobs. This is why we have witness in the past year or so, so many increases of allegations of police maltreatment. This weekend alone, we know that the jails were crowded with suspected terrorist and people that the police felt had threatened their lives. That we know of, at least 5 people were beaten by police because they felt threatened. This includes man and females alike.

Makes you wonder what kind of training are these police officers getting at the academy. Nevertheless, we are supposed to continue to put up with the behavior of police officer because they feel the need to state the they were threatened by our actions. Lately, police have made more violations to our constitutional rights than ever. Maybe is time that we do something about it.

If you have been a victim of police brutality, please give us a call. We are a law firm that care about your legal needs. Call us at (210) 979-9777 or visit our website at http://www.thebaezlawfirm.com or http://www.sanantoniopersonalinjurytriallawyers.com for a free initial consultation.

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