Over the past year, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of accidents involving foreign lorry drivers on the roads and motorways in the UK. In fact, according to statistics by Accident Exchange (traffic specialists), the number of accidents involving foreign lorry drivers have increased by almost 10% in the past twelve months. According to an online article by the Telegraph, lorries registered abroad are involved in around 9,000...more
The increasing number of traffic accident scams in the UK is becoming a cause for concern for many road users. In fact, it is costing the insurance industry around 200 million a year and causing an unnecessary increase in car insurance premiums. More importantly, it is putting the lives of innocent motorists at risk!Organised traffic scams often involve criminals deliberately staging road traffic accidents so that innocent motorists have no...more
According to an online article by the BBC ("Warning over whiplash epidemic"), the Association of British Insurers say that its members receive almost 1,200 whiplash claims every day, worth almost a staggering 2bn a year. This is an increase of approximately 25% over the past 5 years. Apparently, these types of injuries are a huge burden on NHS resources and costing them almost 8m a year.The AA has suggested that these drivers could reduce the risk of whiplash injuries by ensuring that the head restraints in their cars are adjusted to the appropriate height. In fact, the top of the head restraint should be almost level with the top of the driver's head, but very few drivers or passengers make these adjustments before setting off on their journey.There are many other ways in which whiplash injuries can be avoided and the most obvious way is to keep a safe distance from the car in front and to brake 'early' and 'lightly'. Very few drivers are aware that you must keep at least 2 seconds from the vehicle ahead. Under rule 126 of the Highway Code, you must "allow at least a two-second gap between you and the vehicle in front" and "use a fixed point to help measure a two-second gap". By...more
It is a well known fact that healthcare workers are most at risk of needle-stick injuries in the workplace. Healthcare workers do not only include clinical staff (i.e. doctors and nurses etc.), but non-clinical ancillary staff such as receptionists and ward clerks who may have social contact with patients. However, these are not the only group of...more
Every day in California, with its network of Freeways and traffic congestion, there are thousands of car accidents ranging from minor fender benders to catastrophic life altering experiences and/or death. If you are one of the unfortunate people who are in this group you undoubtedly have asked yourself the question "Do I need an Attorney?"In cases...more
A common question posed by sponsors of Thai fiancees is: "Can my Thai fiancee ever become an American Citizen?" The short answer to this question is: yes. However, the Thai fiancee must move through a series of steps and meet certain requirements before she can apply for American Citizenship. This piece will attempt to explain the process.Initially a Thai fiancee should pursue a K1 fiance visa. This allows the Thai fiance to come to the USA for up to ninety days. Within that time, the couple must marry and file for an adjustment of status.Adjustment of Status is the process in which the Thai fiancee becomes a lawful permanent resident of the United States. At first, the Thai fiancee, now spouse, will have conditional lawful permanent resident status in the USA. The conditionality is due to the fact that the foreign spouse's permanent residence is based upon the continuity of the underlying marriage.After adjusting status, the Thai spouse will now wait for nearly two years until it becomes necessary to file for a lift the conditionality of the Thai spouse's lawful permanent residence in the USA. Ninety days before the two year anniversary of adjustment, the couple will file for the...more
Where to lookThe first thing you need to do is to know where to search for a Miami personal injury lawyer. Nowadays, you can probably see one in magazines, newsletters and the usual yellow pages. If you go online, you can also definitely cull a lot...more
Within the United Kingdom, that is England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, it is a legal requirement to have in place a bike insurance policy that as an absolute bare minimum covers the policy holder in the event of any third parties making a...more
R BalakrishnanWhenever the foreign exchange is acquired and remitted, the proof of import by way of exchange control copy of bill of entry needs to be submitted to the authorised dealer. Non-submission of the proof of imports would invite action...more
Each state has been reprimanded to keep an updated compilation of all the public Police Arrest Records for the benefit of everyone. Like for instance the Arizona arrest records, they put all the police criminal reports together under the Criminal...more
Whiplash injuries occur when a person suffers a forceful movement or jolt resulting in strain on the ligaments, tendons or soft tissues of the neck and back.They typically occur in road traffic accidents, however whiplash injuries can be sustained in...more
Whiplash injuries are a recognized medical condition and they are often caused by a forceful movement or jolt (typically in Road Traffic Accidents) resulting in strain on the ligaments and soft tissues of the neck and back. Due to the increasing...more