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The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence [1]   confirms that marijuana use leads to impaired drivers: “Since marijuana is the second most commonly used drug associated with drinking and drugged driving after alcohol, it is important to understand why it is particularly dangerous.   THC, the high producing element in marijuana, affects areas of the brain that control body movements, balance, coordination, memory, and judgment.  Evidence from both real and simulated driving studies indicate that marijuana negatively affects a driver’s attentiveness, perception of time and speed, and ability to draw on information obtained from past experiences. Research also shows that impairment increases significantly when marijuana use is combined with alcohol. Studies have found that many drivers test positive for alcohol and THC, making it clear that drinking and drugged driving are often linked behaviors.” All 50 states and the District of Columbia have laws ...

The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence [1] sets forth many disturbing facts regarding the use of alcohol and drugs by impaired drivers: ·           An estimated 32% of fatal car accidents involve an intoxicated driver or pedestrian. (NHTSA) ·           3,952 fatally injured drivers tested positive for drug involvement. (FARS) ·           Over 1.2 million drivers were arrested in 2011 for driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics. (FBI) ·           Car accidents are the leading cause of death for teens, and about a quarter of those accidents involve an underage drinking driver. (SAMHSA) ·                On average, two in three people will be involved in a drunk driving accident in their lifetime. (NHTSA) Th...

If you are injured at a casino, due to the intentional act of an employee, is the casino liable? The answer is yes, in Nevada, if a jury finds the act was “reasonably foreseeable”. In a recent case, Mandalay Bay was sued, when a woman was assaulted in her hotel room by a hotel employee. See Anderson v. Mandalay Corp., 131 Nev.Ad.Op. 82 (2015).  In that case, a female hotel guest was asleep in her Mandalay Bay hotel room.  While she was sleeping, an employee, with hotel room keycard access, entered her room and sexually assaulted her. What makes this case so egregious, is that the employee had a history of bad behavior and Mandalay Bay still gave him access to guestrooms.   The Nevada high court said that employers are vicariously liable for employees’ intentional harms if the injured person can show the intentional conduct was “reasonably foreseeable under the facts and circumstances of the case considering the nature and scope of [the employee’s] employment.” NRS 41...

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It is only February, 2016.   If you did not make a New Year’s resolution, maybe you should consider making one to become a better Clearwater driver in 2016.   To do that, here is what you need to know about Florida automobile accident statistics, how you can improve your driving, and what to do if you are ever involved in an auto accident in Clearwater .   And, if you resolve to become a better driver, you may save the life of someone else or even your own life.   The Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles [1] provides that in 2015 there were 372,208 automobile accidents, with 2,817 traffic fatalities and total injuries of 242,393.   In Pinellas County alone, there were 19,004 automobile accidents, including 101 traffic fatalities and 10,957 total injuries.   There are many serious injuries that an individual can sustain in an automobile accident including, but not limited to: ·       Back and neck injuries ·   ...

The Florida Pedestrian and Bicycle Strategic Safety Plan, prepared by The Center for Urban Transportation Research at the University of Southern Florida, the 2011 Florida pedestrian fatality rates were nearly double the national average and bicycle fatality rates were nearly triple the national average. Based on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Traffic Safety Facts reports, Florida had the highest pedestrian fatality rate among all states in 2011, 2.60 pedestrian fatalities per 100,000 persons. While the Florida pedestrian fatality rate declined slightly in 2011 compared to 2010, the bicycle fatality rate increased from 0.40 fatalities per 100,000 persons, to 0.63.   Further, Florida represented six percent of the U.S. population in 2011 but accounted for 11 percent of all U.S. pedestrian fatalities and 17.4 percent of all U.S. bicycle fatalities [1] . Between 2007 and 2011, there were 532 bicycle fatality crashes on Florida roads and highways, and ...