It might help to think of the process like a job interview. You are trying to judge if the lawyer is right for your case. At the same time, the lawyer is trying to figure out whether they want to represent you.

Here are a few tips:

• North Carolina has “board certified specialists” in many areas of law. See : http://www.ic.nc.gov/ You can narrow your search significantly by focusing on lawyers who are board certified in workers compensation law. The state is one of 18 in the nation that provide this information, so take advantage of it.
• Many workers compensation lawyers offer free initial consultations that carry no obligation. Draw up a list of these lawyers who interest you and schedule appointments with them.
• Open your meeting by asking the lawyer about their background and experience. This can include schooling, how long they have been practicing law in North Carolina and how many workers compensation cases they handle compared to other cases. Remember, you are looking for an expert, not someone who will require “on the job” training.
• Inquire about their legal philosophy and case management. Discuss the decision-making process. Will they expect you to make decisions based on their advice or will they take the lead in how the case is going to proceed? Do they have a preference when it comes to accepting a settlement or pursuing a case to an administrative hearing? Will you be working directly with them or through someone else in their office?
• Get their assessment of your workers compensation case. First, they can tell you if they think your case legally qualifies under North Carolina workers compensation law. More importantly, get their honest opinion on your chances of being successful with your claim. Ask them to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of your particular case.
• Just like with a job interview, ask for a list of references from other clients who they have represented in similar workers compensation claims.
• Listen not only to their answers, but how they answer. Are they trying to impress you with complex legal and medical jargon or are they speaking in plain English? You want the workers compensation lawyer who represents you to be able to communicate effectively.
• Ask about their fees. You need to know how the attorney is billing you for their time. You may prefer to hire a lawyer who works on a contingency basis, meaning they collect no money up front and only receive payment if you reach a settlement or receive an award. They may charge a retainer fee. In any case, be sure you clearly understand how all expenses are being handled.
• Finally, ask the attorney if they can think of anything that you may have forgotten. This will provide you with a chance to learn something both about your case and the lawyer.

Afterward, on a personal level, try to gauge whether the lawyer is someone that you feel you can comfortably work with. The most impressive lawyer you interview may not be suitable for your case if you don’t get along.

“Bankuptcy laws are far too complex for the average consumer,” Matthews added. “Few people realize that they can easily undermine their own bankruptcy case without even knowing it.

One innocent mistake, the Columbia bankruptcy attorney said, is that some people will be selective in paying off some of their debts before taking formal legal action. Naturally, people want to repay loans to friends and family first, but the courts do not play favorites among creditors, Matthews explained. If a payment has been made within the last year to a family member, the court may seek to recover the money and split it equally among all creditors, he said.

Other common errors, according to Matthews:

- Running up credit card bills or taking out cash advances. Courts often rule that people who used their credit cards recklessly before filing for bankruptcy are still responsible for repayment of those debts.

-  Transferring ownership of property. If the court suspects someone is trying to protect a valuable asset – such as a home, car or jewelry – by   giving it away before filing for bankruptcy, it can order the return and sale of the property to help pay off creditors. In many cases, a bankruptcy attorney can prevent the loss of your home, car and other valuables.

-  Cashing in retirement accounts to reduce assets or pay debts. The federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act protects many retirement accounts from both bankruptcy and creditors.

-  Filing for bankruptcy while anticipating significant income. The court can seize subsequent income from an inheritance or when someone repays a debt, and use it to pay off creditors.

“A South Carolina bankruptcy lawyer can help a client in Columbia or Darlington avoid these self-made traps and many more,” Matthews said. “A local attorney also is familiar with state bankruptcy law. The most important step for a client is to act sooner rather than later when seriously considering filing for bankruptcy. Contact a bankruptcy attorney early in the process so you don’t need one later to straighten out innocent mistakes that could cost you tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of dollars.”
 About Matthews & Megna LLC
Ben Matthews and Tony R. Megna are experienced bankruptcy attorneys who are committed to helping victims of economic hardship. They have served South Carolina clients in the Midlands, which includes the Columbia area, and the Pee Dee region, including Darlington, as well as the Florence area.

Matthews & Megna has offices at 112 Oak Street in Darlington and 3406 West Avenue in Columbia. The respective telephone numbers are (843) 662-9699 and (803) 799-1700. Or call toll-free at 877-253-7705. Or visit the website to set up a free consultation.

“No one wants to be known as a complainer,” Ahmad said. “We like to think that we can handle a few small bumps and bruises in our everyday lives. Some people are worried that reporting what appears to be a small mishap is a waste of time and could earn them the reputation as a troublemaker with their employer.

“The truth is, bigger trouble can await people who fail to report an accident,” the attorney serving Orange County and Riverside County added.

Even a little discomfort following an accident can be a sign of a much more serious injury that is not immediately apparent, Ahmad said. He encouraged anyone who has been injured in a workplace accident, no matter how trivial the incident may seem, to follow several simple steps in order to protect their legal rights because their so-called mishap could develop into a workers compensation case.

Ahmad said the most important step, obviously, is to immediately seek medical attention. In the case of a seemingly minor accident that does not call for summoning emergency personnel, though, an injured worker should take the time, when the situation permits, to document the incident, he said. This includes obtaining detailed statements from any witnesses, as well as noting the time and circumstances, and taking photographs with a cell phone or smart phone, he added. Also, he said, do not allow anyone to disturb evidence at the scene.

Ahmad pointed out it is also important to quickly notify the employer about the accident – again, no matter how minor. Employers have accident reporting procedures in place that should be followed to avoid even the appearance that an employee might have questionable motives, he said.

“Whatever you do,” the attorney said, “do not wait until the next day or even hours later to report the accident. Delaying for any reason could be called into question later by the company or their representatives as an indication that perhaps you were never injured in the first place.”

Ahmad said workers should be wary of insurance companies that may try to play down the seriousness of an accident or quickly offer what they claim is a fair settlement. The practice often is an indication, he said, that the insurer is concerned the injured employee could receive a much larger amount by pursuing the case under California workers compensation law.

“Remember, the insurance company works for your employer, not for you,” the lawyer said. “Also, they are in the business of making money and they do that by denying claims, even ones that they know are legitimate.”

Instead of dealing with the insurance company, Ahmad said injured workers should follow up on their own by contacting an experienced workplace accident injury lawyer who is familiar with handling workers comp cases in Orange County or Riverside County. He noted the best attorneys review potential workers comp cases as part of a free initial consultation.

About Shehzad Ahmad and California Law Associates

For nearly two decades, California Law Associates has employed seasoned, aggressive lawyers with more than 50 years of combined personal injury law experience. They have handled everything required to secure Workers’ Compensation in Orange County, Riverside County and San Bernardino County. Ahmad, lead attorney, has been practicing personal injury law since 1995. He handpicks each case and devotes a great deal of time and resources to every client’s situation. He understands the emotional and financial burdens of work-related injuries on injured workers and their families and works hard to pursue the best possible outcome.

The firm has its principal office at 2107 N. Broadway, Suite 201, in Santa Ana. For a free consultation, contact California Law Associates at either (714) 542-3377 or online at http://www.attorney4u.us/

During the summer, vacationers heading from Albuquerque to Santa Fe or Las Cruces on Highway 25 or to Gallup on Highway 40 are sometimes paying more attention to the beautiful desert views than to the road. One of the most common distracted driver car accidents is a rear-ender wreck. The best Albuquerque personal injury lawyers see plenty of downtown Albuquerque rush hour traffic rear-ender whiplash injuries as well, involving New Mexico residents who may be texting while driving home from work.

In a 2008 report, the NHTSA estimated that between 1988 and 1996, 805,581 whiplash injuries occurred annually in crashes involving passenger cars and LTVs (light trucks, multipurpose passenger vehicles, and vans). Of these whiplash injuries, 272,464 occurred as a result of rear-end impacts. Victims should not hesitate to contact the best car accident lawyers in Albuquerque, NM.

Though whiplash is very common, many people don’t fully understand exactly what happens to the neck, back and shoulders in the car accidents that cause them, whether it’s a drunk driving accident or a driver distracted at the wheel. Whiplash injuries have to do with the motion of the driver and passengers when a vehicle is struck from behind. Several movements occur in quick succession to occupant of a rear-ended car.  First, from the occupant’s frame of reference, the back of the seat moves forward into his or her torso, straightening the spine and forcing the head to rise vertically. Second, as the seat pushes the occupant’s body forward, the unrestrained head tends to lag behind. This causes the neck to change shape, first taking on an S-shape and then bending backward. Third, the forces on the neck accelerate the head, which catches up with–and, depending on the seat back stiffness and if the occupant is using a shoulder belt, passes–the restrained torso. This motion of the head and neck is like the lash of a whip, giving the resulting neck injuries this common name.

 Many motor vehicle crashes cause injuries to soft tissues of the head, neck and spine. Whiplash pain includes symptoms in the head, neck, shoulders, and arms due to damage to muscles, ligaments and vertebrae. In many cases of whiplash, lesions and cuts are not evident. The onset of whiplash symptoms may be delayed and may only last a few hours but, in some cases, whiplash pain, stiffness and limited neck mobility may last for years or even be permanent. The short-term symptoms are usually due to muscle and ligament trauma, while the long-term ones are associated with nerve damage.

One of the dangers of whiplash is that many car accident victims will walk away from a crash, telling everyone they feel just fine or just have a stiff neck. Over the days following an accident, especially a rear-end crash, whiplash symptoms can emerge and worsen until the victim is forced to go to a doctor or hospital. They may have to go for neck MRI tests, be prescribed anti-inflammatory medications and/or wear a neck brace due to whiplash injuries. Anyone who has been rear-ended in car or truck accident should have the neck examined by a doctor and consult with a car accident whiplash attorney as soon as possible.

Don’t be the victim of a rear-ender whiplash in New Mexico. If you or a loved one suffered the neck pain and back strain of a whiplash, contact the best Albuquerque car accident attorney you can find. Most lawyers provide free consultations, so don’t hesitate to speak with an experienced legal professional today.

The focus for the stand-down was to promote safety and health practices at oil and gas exploration and production sites throughout Oklahoma. Oil field injuries can be very serious, occasionally resulting in an oil field workplace death, and injured employees or their loved ones will sometimes hire a workers compensation lawyer. Oklahoma City attorneys are very familiar with oil field work injury cases, as oil industry workman’s comp and injuries Oklahoma are common.

For any seasoned accident lawyer, Oklahoma City is a prime candidate for encouraging company owners to do all they can to call attention to dangerous work conditions and safety violations. Job-related injuries at industrial sites such as oil fields are often similar to work place injuries that occur in construction site accidents, such as chemical burns, electrocutions and falls from up high.

Oil field job injuries are often severe enough to require injured workers to seek a personal injury lawyer. Oklahoma City workers’ compensation lawyers can help injured Oklahoma workers file a claim after the workplace injury occurs, but this effort by the MCEPS is a way to prevent injuries at work, by examining and improving safety practices. Many Oklahoma oil field workers are not properly trained in safety and/or do not have the right safety equipment, which can lead to serious oil worker injuries and job fatalities.

Oklahoma City Workers Compensation Lawyers Support OSHA Workers Stand-Down Put Important Spotlight on Oklahoma Workplace Safety Oil field accidents due lack of safety training or use of proper safeguards are often the result of negligence on the part of an employer or sometimes a hired contractor. It is therefore vital that employees themselves do all they can to assess their work stations, work sites and equipment, to make sure that they have all the protective gear, safety training and procedures in place in order to protect themselves from harm on the job. Otherwise, they may be looking at a workmans comp claim or even having to hire a personal injury attorney to handle a work comp lawsuit.

The MCEPS Network is a cooperative alliance made up of OSHA’s Oklahoma City Area Office and oil and gas industry representatives. Alliance members encourage employers to voluntarily stop work at job sites to conduct site inspections as well as safety and health training for employees regarding leading causes of work-related incidents and deaths in the industry.

In Missouri and Kansas, the law requires that individuals carry at least $25,000 in insurance coverage. As you know, not everyone follows the law; however, if you did, you are protected. If you have been injured in a Kansas City car accident, and the negligent driver is uninsured, turn to your own auto insurance company. You have what is known as uninsured motorist coverage, which provides you with protection in situations like this. It is coverage you have been paying for so don’t be afraid to use it.

Uninsured motorist coverage will cover your bodily injuries in the event that you are injured due to someone else’s negligence and the negligent driver is uninsured. Your claim is submitted to your insurance company just as it would be submitted to a negligent driver’s insurance company. A claim is made for past and future medical expenses, past and future wage loss, pain and suffering and any other applicable losses you incurred.

For more information about pursuing an uninsured motorist claim, contact the experienced Kansas City personal injury attorneys at Castle Law Office at 800-WIN-WIN1 before talking to the insurance company, before signing any forms, and before giving a recorded statement. We know how to protect your claim. You focus on treating for your injuries and getting back to your pre-accident health and let us focus on the legal process to get you the compensation you deserve. The insurance company has someone experienced on their side and so should you.

In the case of neurologist, Dr. Yasser Awaad, who is based in Dearborn, a possible misdiagnosis of a serious medical condition and dangerous medication prescriptions are in the spotlight. In a WXYZ Action News story, parents described their extreme distress at the realization that the doctor made an incorrect medical diagnosis and mistakenly gave their child dangerous drugs. It is a situation all-too familiar to Detroit, Michigan personal injury lawyers, Goodman Acker, who have handled countless medical malpractice cases in Michigan.

According to the report, Marie Woolen is one of hundreds of parents involved in a Michigan medical malpractice class action lawsuit claiming the doctor incorrectly diagnosed their children with epilepsy. They believe the heavy medication their kids were prescribed caused physical and psychological damage. “It’s been devastating,” said Woolen of her son’s situation. ”My hopes and dreams have been shattered. He can’t be a doctor, he can’t be a lawyer…his memory is completely distorted.”

The parents of Dr. Awaad’s alleged child medical malpractice victims are newly outraged by legislation recently introduced by Michigan Senators Arlan Meekhof, John Moolenaar Virgil Smith. Moms and dads of children injured by Doctor Awaad are worried that the bill will make it easy for doctors to cause medical practice harm to kids without being held accountable by medical malpractice law.

“This bill makes a mockery out of the justice system,” attorney Brian Benner, who is representing the parents involved, told the news station. “Whatever happened to patient safety? We should have patient safety bills.”

Some of the parents who say their child was misdiagnosed by Doctor Awaad are worried about how the legislation will impact their ability to recover medical malpractice compensation. “I’m worried if this bill passes my son will not have any recourse,” said Woolen.

The National Academy of Science states that approximately 98,000 Americans die from medical mistakes each year. Medical malpractice is a form of negligence involving a medical treatment provider. It can take many forms, including failure to diagnose and properly treat medical emergencies, surgical mistakes, birth injuries or errors with medication or treatment. If someone is injured as a result of a treatment provider’s digression from the standard of care, that provider may be liable for the injury that has occurred. If there is a patient fatality, it could be a case of medical malpractice wrongful death.

Any parent whose child has received a serious medical diagnosis should contact a medical malpractice personal injury lawyer and get a second opinion as well. We can never be too cautious when it comes to possible personal injury from the wrong medication, mistaken surgery or a bad outcome from treatment.

At the Law Office of Goodman Acker, we understand how devastating a medical misdiagnosis can be, especially when a child is injured by a doctor’s failure to properly diagnose or administering the wrong treatment. If you believe that you or a loved one has suffered from a medical malpractice blunder by a doctor or provider, don’t wait. Call a Detroit, Michigan personal injury lawyer today so you can learn about your rights. Call us at 1-866-DON’T-LOSE or complete our online contact form to schedule a free consultation. We can help you recover the medical malpractice damages you and your family deserve.

 Eva Halstead has been a journalist for twenty years, writing for regional, national and international publications.

Teen worker injuries and fatalities can be the due to a number of factors, including dangerous work environments, defective work equipment or poor training. Teenager job injuries have many causes, from construction site accidents and company car accidents to repetitive stress carpal tunnel pain and restaurant worker kitchen burns.

The study found that, out of all the types of work young people are hired to do, farming is the most hazardous. “From a fatality standpoint, farm work is the most dangerous occupation for kids,” said study author Carol Runyan in a University of Colorado news release. “In farm work, youths are working around heavy equipment, digging and cutting with sharp implements. There are deaths almost every year from young people suffocating in grain bins.”

Massachusetts personal injury attorney Mark E. Salomone understands that young workers are typically more vulnerable than adults, across all industries, and that it is vital for teen employees and their families to explore not only Workers’ Compensation rights but other damages they may be able to recover. “Even if your family receives the maximum amount of teen Workers’ compensation benefits,” says Salomone, “it may not be enough to cover all the expenses incurred as a result of your child’s injury. A third party—such as a manufacturer, contractor or someone else whose actions may have been careless—could also be liable for a young worker’s injuries.”

Child labor laws exist across the nation, though in some companies they are not fully implemented or may go unheeded altogether. “We don’t tend to think of child labor as a major issue in the U.S., but we should,” says Runyan. “Laws governing the employment of youth ages 14 to 17 in this country are often very lenient and, in the case of family farms, virtually non-existent.”

The CSPH data also showed that 26% of employees under 18 worked at least some of the time with no adult supervision and as much as 30% of young workers reported having had no safety or health training. With the high rate of teenage job-related accidents and injuries, this data should be studied by every employer who may be hiring young people or who currently has teenage workers on staff.

If you know a young person injured at work, call Massachusetts personal injury attorney Mark E. Salomone to explore all options for teen Workmens Compensation and young employee job-related third party injuries. For a free and confidential consultation, call 1-800-WIN-WIN-1 or contact us online today. At the Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone, we are here to listen to you and discuss the right legal options for your child and family.

College alumni in  their mid to late twenties remember the good old days when Facebook used to be  exclusive for only those with a valid college e-mail address. Back then, Facebook consisted of a single page  with just the basics: a profile picture, gender, birth date, a friend list, a  wall, a status log, maybe a photo album or two. Each college was its own network and Facebook  advertised itself as a networking site. As college kids got to know their classmates  and dorm mates, they added these new people to their friends list. Facebook then kept everyone up-to-date with a  news feed that provided constant status, picture, and profile updates.

Facebook  proved to be a successful venture into the  relatively new world of social media. It  continued to grow, opening its doors to community colleges, then to  corporations, and eventually to anyone with an e-mail address. It became  so popular that “Facebook” became a verb. For example: “Why don’t you  Facebook her to  find out what she’s doing tonight?” or “Is he single?  Facebook him and  find out.” When Facebook became an application on smart  phones, users became even more “connected.” The Facebook application  allows users to  “check-in” to any place, allowing the phone’s GPS to locate these users  and  broadcast where they are to the world.  The application can also utilize a smart phone’s camera to snap a  picture  and instantly upload it. Facebook has  continuously upgraded its layout to accommodate so much information. The  latest upgrade is called the  “Timeline,”  where a friend may search a user’s status updates, check-ins, and  uploaded photographs throughout the years. Facebook is basically an open  diary for anyone  with the right privacy authorization to see.

Speaking of privacy, Facebook has had its share of  privacy problems. Because more and more  people are willing to upload intimate and potentially embarrassing material onto  the internet, Facebook responded by creating increasingly complicated and  customized privacy settings. A user can  become Facebook friends with his parents and carefully finagle the privacy  settings so that Mom only sees pictures of him frantically chugging a cappuccino  before an exam or posting statuses that say “got an A on my history paper!”  rather than those pictures of him chugging beer through a funnel and statuses  that say “woke up in jail today…”

Facebook’s popularity has turned it into a powerful  discovery tool. Take, for example, the  case of Mary. Mary was roughly rear-ended  by Rob and now claims that she is so injured that she can no longer partake in  life’s pleasures. Traditionally, Rob  would send a private investigator to take pictures of Mary out and about to see  if her claims could be disproved. Now,  all Rob would have to do is access Mary’s Facebook page to find pictures of her  playing beach volleyball, looking tanned and healthy, and there goes both her  claim and her credibility.

The conflict arises when Rob tries to access Mary’s  Facebook page and is blocked by her privacy settings. Only Mary’s Facebook friends are permitted to  view her posted material. All Rob can see  is her name and profile picture which really doesn’t tell him  anything. Rob files a motion in a  Pennsylvania  court to compel discovery of Mary’s Facebook page. What would be the outcome? Pennsylvania personal injury attorney

Since the dawn of the internet era, consumers have been  repeatedly reminded to never give out their passwords. Understandably, people bristle when an  opposing attorney demands their user name and password in order to have  unfettered access to something they thought was private. Yet, it seems as though Pennsylvania discovery  rules side with disclosure. Pa.R.C.P.  4003.1 allows a party to obtain discovery regarding any unprivileged matter as  long as it is somehow relevant to litigation. In McMillen v. Hummingbird Speedway, Inc., 2010 WL 4403285, an argument was made  in the Jefferson County court that private Facebook material should be subject  to a “social network site privilege” based upon the belief that the plaintiff’s  postings were private communications between him and his friends.

The court shot this argument down by pointing  out that the law disapproves of privileged information so there could be no such  thing as a social network site privilege. In addition, Facebook’s own terms and privacy  policies say that it cannot prevent friends from reposting information or  Facebook operators from accessing that information, so it is unrealistic to  expect Facebook postings to be privileged. The McMillen court ultimately ordered the plaintiff to give the  defendant his Facebook username and password.

One way to approach Facebook disclosure is to ask the  court to conduct an <em>in camera</em> review  of the private Facebook page in question.  In Offenback v. L.M. Bowman, Inc., 2011 WL 2491371 (M.D.  Pa. June 22,  2011), the court ordered the plaintiff to disclose his Facebook username and  password then proceeded to review the plaintiff’s Facebook page in  chambers. This review revealed that all  of the relevant information the defendant needed had already been displayed on  the public portion of plaintiff’s page. The court concluded that the plaintiff knew his Facebook page best and  could have produced the posts the  defendant wanted without the court’s help.  On the other hand, the court in Zimmerman  v. Weis, No. CV-09-1535 (Northumberland Cnty) determined that it would be an  unfair burden on the court if it had to go through the plaintiff’s Facebook page  to determine what is relevant and what is not. It ordered the plaintiff to provide his  Facebook username and password to the defendant.

In Luzerne County, a court refused to compel a  plaintiff to give defense counsel his username and password. The facts in Kalinowski v. Kirschenheiter  and National Indemn. Co, No. 6779 of 2010, (Luzerne Cnty.) involved a  plaintiff who was a bar owner with a Facebook page. When the defendant demanded access to the  page, the plaintiff claimed that the defendant was only trying to embarrass him  with pictures of the plaintiff in his best party attire. The court denied the defendant’s Motion to  Compel without prejudice because the plaintiff’s public page did not reveal  anything that impeached the plaintiff. The court did also order that the plaintiff  refrain from deleting anything from his Facebook page to open the door for  future social media discovery.

It seems as though the  trend in Pennsylvania is to allow a party access to the  opposing party’s Facebook page as long as something in the public profile  suggests that relevant information may be contained in the private profile.  Facebook postings may not only affect your  relationship with your friends and family, it may also affect the outcome of  your case. The world as a whole is still  trying to sort out the role social media plays in professional settings –  classes are even beginning to be taught on the topic. Although the rules on Facebook discovery are  not set in stone, what your parents and teachers tell you still remain true: be  careful what you post on Facebook!

As opposed to the interlock device, which functions much like a breathalyzer test and is installed in the cars of some drivers with DUI convictions, these new technologies would be far less intrusive, if not subliminal, and could eventually end up in every car. Not surprisingly, there are many conflicting opinions on the topic, from car manufacturers to restaurant owners to those who have suffered traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and broken bones in drunk driver car accidents.

Texas personal injury lawyer David Glenn, of Glenn Law Firm, sees the anguish drunk driving accidents in Texas cause and applauds any technology that can help save lives, while still appreciating the complexity of the issue. “Of all the types of accidents that cause catastrophic injury,” he attests, “drunk driving accidents may be the most devastating and disturbing for families. There’s no excuse for a drunk driver whose negligent actions cause serious injuries or lead to the loss of life.”

According to the Texas Department of Transportation, in 2009, there were 956 Texas car accident fatalities involving a drunk driver, which represents approximately 31% of all car crash deaths that year. This new technology could improve those rates, but making them required equipment in all new vehicles would be a slow process. The Senate’s initial goal is to establish whether the government can require automakers to include this technology as standard devices in the cars they make.

A key factor will be developing an instrument that is not distracting or time-consuming for drivers. One such possibility is called tissue spectrometry, which uses a touchpad and lasers to detect alcohol in human tissue. Another is distant spectrometry, in which sensors installed strategically within the car interior in order to only test a driver’s breath could sniff it automatically and show an alcohol level reading.

The restaurant and bar industry is not reacting positively to this possibility, as it would likely dissuade people from spending money in their establishments on the most profitable product they offer: alcohol. They argue that the device could be set to detect levels below the legal limit and could also malfunction, keeping perfectly sober drivers from being able to start their car.

An editorial in the Los Angeles Times points out that the device is somewhat limited because it only detects the presence of alcohol and no other mind-altering substances, such as marijuana or cocaine. It also says the restaurant industry hopes to put a stop to the entire program before it gains much publicity or support. It remains to be seen if the issue gains any momentum in the legislative process or the public sector, but considering that DUIs cause nearly a third of all the drunk driving deaths in Texas, it sounds like an idea worth exploring.

At Glenn Law Firm, we offer aggressive legal advocacy to anyone who has been affected by a DUI car accident injury or wrongful death. If you or someone you love has been injured by a drunk driver in Texas, call for a free consultation with a tough personal injury lawyer in Texas 1-817-424-5999. You can also reach us by completing our online contact form.