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BP Oil Spill Lawsuits Can Come From Gulf Coast Law Firm Jim S. Adler & Associates

June 29th, 2010

Since the horrific Deepwater Horizon oil platform catastrophe killed 11 workers on the oil rig of BP, or British Petroleum, BP’s failures and negligence have created another catastrophe in Gulf Coast states. The oil spill has produced economic and ecological disasters all across the Gulf of Mexico coast, destroying American businesses and the livelihood of thousands of innocent people.

Such innocent victims of the BP oil spill deserve and have a legal right to financial compensation, and veteran Gulf Coast law firm Jim S. Adler & Associates is determined to get it for them.

Nearly two months after BP’s oil spill started venting crude oil by millions of gallons into the Gulf of Mexico, the spill has not been staunched via BP’s ineffective efforts. With millions of gallons of toxic crude oil spurting into the Gulf’s waters, many thousands of businesses and individuals are stuck with financial calamity. These innocent victims include shrimpers, oystermen, fishermen and proprietors of hotels, motels, restaurants and other tourism venues on the coastlines of Florida, Texas, Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi.

All of these innocent victims of BP’s negligence, cost-cutting and poor safety record have a legal right to seek fair and just financial recovery for their oil spill damage losses. And Gulf Coast law firm Jim S. Adler & Associates is ready, willing and able to provide such help by pressing a BP lawsuit or oil spill lawsuit in their behalf.

“That oil is destroying a way of life and a precious habitat that make us independent and strong,” says Jim Adler, founder of Jim S. Adler & Associates. “The BP oil spill is as toxic as British Petroleum’s safety record,” he said, recalling the deaths of 15 workers at a BP refinery in 2005 in Texas City, TX.

The White House is calling for BP to establish an independent victims’ compensation fund to ensure that many people aren’t financially ruined by BP’s failures. Expected to be run by a third party, such a fund would help provide economic recovery for some BP oil spill victims.

In mid-June President Obama toured the coasts of Mississippi, Florida and Alabama to gather facts on the BP fiasco. Also financially harmed by the oil spill crisis are the states of Louisiana and Texas. These Gulf Coast states have had fishing and tourism industries worth billions of dollars, but BP’s catastrophic failures have changed that.

“A lawsuit is your fundamental American right,” say Adler. “BP is ruining lives and families in five states. But your family does not have to suffer because some foreign company ignored common sense safety rules and wanted to profit at your expense. I’ll take your outrage and get you what you deserve.

Jim S. Adler & Associates is a veteran, longtime Gulf Coast law firm that’s fought for injury victims in the legal arena for over three decades. With principal offices in Houston, TX, Adler & Associates operates in the energy capital of the world as a representative of those harmed by oil business negligence. The Gulf Coast law firm offers potential clients a free case review.

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More Texting Teens Perish In Distracted Driving Car Crash Accidents

May 18th, 2010

Kids today grow up almost as attached to their cell phones, iPod’s and other mobile electronic devices as they were at birth to an umbilical cord. When they learn to drive, they’ve already got the habit. The problem is, driving while texting, emailing or calling can prove fatal.

Some recent research indicates teen car crash traffic accident fatalities have increased, and this is due to two things: a rising rate of teens driving at night, and a rising rate of teens who use a cell phone or send or receive text messages while driving.

Between 1999 and 2008, nighttime fatal crashes involving teen drivers increased by 10 per cent. Such deaths rose at a lower rate for older age groups, while driving fatalities in general began a decline.

A senior research specialist for the Texas Transportation Institute, Bernie Fetts, told the Associated Press that the increased deaths come from a “perfect storm” of key elements. One is driving at night, which is inherently more risky for anybody in any age group. Another is texting or calling while driving, which impacts a person’s ability to focus on driving.

Frequently teens stress that it doesn’t matter, because they’re so skilled at sending texts. Bu regardless of their fluency or dexterity, texting diverts a portion of their attention from the far more vital task of driving, where a single moment of distraction can cause a fatal result. Indeed, about 6,000 Americans die annually because of drivers who talk, text or email, and about half a million will suffer injuries.

Americans are starting to become alarmed about the severe effects of texting or calling while driving. That’s why 23 states so far have passed laws to ban texting while driving. The national organization FocusDriven, based in Grapevine, TX, was created to fight distracted driving due to cell phones or texting, much as Mothers Against Drunk Driving was formed to fight DUI car crashes.

Oprah Winfrey of talk show fame also has created her own response to the car carnage: a “No Phone Zone” pledge for teens to sign. Those who sign promise not to text or use their cell phone while they are driving.

Jim S. Adler & Associates strongly endorses such safe driving initiatives and exhorts all drivers of all ages to save their phone calls and texts for a proper time – when they aren’t responsible for guiding a multi-ton vehicle through complicated traffic at often high speeds. Teens may say such calling and texting won’t be enough to divert them from driving safely, but those who have died in texting car accidents indicate otherwise. Texting car crash accidents occur daily, and your teen’s surprise first time may prove to be their fatal final time.

Jim S. Adler & Associates is a longtime Texas personal injury law firm with offices in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Channelview. The law firm offers a free case review and represents victims of auto, car, SUV, truck, motorcycle, bus and other traffic accidents, as well as drunk driving accidents.

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Texas DUI, DWI Car Wreck Victims Can Fight Back With A Houston, Dallas or San Antonio Drunk Driving Lawyer

April 19th, 2010

Traffic accidents caused by drunk driving are so routine that many of us pay little attention to them in the news. We shrug, when we should be outraged. Supplied with the drug alcohol by an industry that reaps billions of dollars in profits, drunk drivers in DWI or DUI car wrecks kill innocent Americans daily.

Just how bad is the problem? Try half a million deaths since 1982. That’s how many Americans drunks have killed while behind the wheel of a vehicle which they chose to drive despite laws mandating that they should not. Those half a million Americans killed by drunk drivers just since 1982 are more deaths than American has suffered at the hands of foreign enemies in every war since and including War World I – and no end to this war is in sight.

You also might say drunk drivers are like terrorists in our midst – terrorists who take an American life on average every 39 minutes, and each year kill around 12,000, or about one-third of all traffic deaths. Yet while terrorist threats draw strong responses, America’s drunk driving carnage continues as if accepted as a fact of life.

Clearly, much still must be done to reduce this horrific toll in deaths, catastrophic injuries and property loss. While Mothers Against Drunk Driving campaigns for such change, and while every state has drunk driving laws finding a driver guilty with blood alcohol content of more than .08 per cent, such laws’ enforcement is erratic and often ineffective.

All too often, repeat DUI offenders are allowed back on the roads, where they eventually kill or maim innocent people. That happened recently when a paroled man with three DUI convictions killed a woman and her daughter on Interstate 35E in Lewisville, near Dallas. Maybe that devastating auto accident could have been avoided if the state hadn’t been lenient with this offender, or if an ignition interlock device had been placed on his car.

Beyond tougher laws and tougher enforcement, another way to combat drunk drivers is to wage our own war against them in the legal arena. When a drunk driver injures or kills other persons due to drunkenness and negligence, that driver must be held accountable in the legal realm. That means victims must engage a drunk driving accident attorney like those with Jim S. Adler & Associates.

The longtime Texas personal injury law firm has helped thousands of Texans with their legal needs in accident cases, including DUI accidents. An Adler car accident lawyer or drunk driving attorney can fight for just and fair financial compensation for victims’ medical costs, lost wages and pain and suffering.

Should you or a relative be harmed by a drunk driver, fight back via a drunk driving lawsuit carried on by an Adler & Associates drunk driving lawyer or car crash attorney. With office locations in Houston, San Antonio, Dallas and Channelview, the longtime Texas personal injury law firm can help DUI accident victims regain the financial well being they deserve.

Jim S. Adler & Associates is a longtime Texas personal injury law firm with offices in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and Channelview. The law firm offers a free case review and represents victims of drunk driving accidents as well as other auto, car, SUV, truck, motorcycle, bus and traffic accidents.

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Uninsured Texas Motorists Make UM/UIM Coverage Vital After Car Crash Losses

March 20th, 2010

Did you know that almost a fourth of all Texas drivers don’t have auto insurance? That means drivers of 4.1 million vehicles are in violation of state law. Obviously, not enough is being done to reverse the problem, but there is something you can do to protect your family from it: You can buy uninsured motorist coverage for your auto insurance policy.

If you don’t do this, and a driver who’s uninsured or underinsured hurts you or a loved one, you could face major problems getting economic recovery for your medical bills and other losses. The fact that you weren’t at fault or that you have auto insurance won’t matter. When an uninsured driver causes a car wreck via negligence or recklessness, the innocent persons who are harmed could suffer extreme monetary losses.

But a solution is basic and simple. Uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage may cost as little as 30 per cent of what you pay for liability insurance, yet can offer a tremendous degree of protection. After a costly car accident, if the negligent driver who harmed you has little or no insurance, your UM/UIM coverage can provide the protection you need.

Texas’ required liability coverage for a car wreck is $25,000 per person and $50,000 per collision. In the event that damages go beyond that, your UM/UIM coverage can intervene. Its price seems small to pay in view of the massive savings it can lend those hurt by drivers lacking proper insurance.

Texas motorcycle riders in particular should get UM/UIM coverage. The state has an exceptionally high rate of motorcycle accident deaths and injuries, and because motorcyclists are vulnerable, their accident expenses can be gigantic. Further, most motorcycle accidents are the fault of automobile drivers who fail to yield, and since many don’t have insurance, motorcyclists often may need UM/UIM coverage.

Relying solely upon your health insurance after an accident is not enough, because such insurance doesn’t provide financial compensation for lost present and future wages, or for your pain and suffering. But UM/UIM coverage can provide such protections.

Much can be done to remove uninsured drivers from the road, or force them to buy insurance. Houston suburbs Richmond and Pasadena, TX impound drivers’ cars when found to be uninsured. But you can do something, too: Get UM/UIM coverage and safeguard your family. You just might also ensure your peace of mind.

Longtime Texas personal injury law firm Jim S. Adler & Associates, of Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and Channelview, strongly recommends Texas drivers protect their families with uninsured motorist coverage. Even then, an Adler car accident lawyer may be needed to ensure you’re financial compensated for your car accident losses.

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Paxil Birth Defects Can Be Defective Drug Side Effects

March 6th, 2010

On the market since 1992, the antidepressant drug Paxil has been proven to be defective via major Paxil side effects such as violent behavior which also can turn suicidal. Such Paxil side effects are growing worse, since pregnant women who use the drug may have their infant born with birth defects, including ailments of the spinal column, lungs, heart, brain or other vital organs.

The blame goes to GlaxoSmithKline P.L.C., an England-based pharmaceutical giant which had almost $1 billion in sales last year from Paxil alone – and that was only about 2 per cent of its total sales. But while Glaxo has reaped billions, Paxil side effects have left many Americans with tragic results. And that’s got to stop.

A definite means of fighting Paxil side effects including debilitating birth defects is to issue a strong message to Glaxo that its manufacturing negligence won’t be tolerated any longer. Already, more than 600 Paxil side effects lawsuits have been filed against Glaxo, showing negligence in its creation and selling of the dangerously defective drug.

One Paxil side effects lawsuit involved a Pennsylvania couple whose son was born with heart problems after his mother took Paxil during pregnancy as an antidepressant. The boy survived, but required several surgery. In October of 2009, a jury in Philadelphia awarded the couple $2.5 million in compensatory damages in their Paxil defective drug lawsuit.

Also in response to Paxil side effects injuries, the Food and Drug Administration has put public health advisories on the defective drug. The FDA, in fact, has recently strengthened a warning to consumers on Paxil’s label. Even so, Paxil is still sold, while its victims increase.

Can you do anything about Paxil birth defects and other Paxil side effects injuries? Yes. You can contact a knowledgeable and experienced defective drugs lawyer or attorney to battle for your rights in the legal arena. A Paxil side effects lawyer or Paxil birth defects attorney can work to get your financial compensation for medical costs, lost income and pain and suffering.

Alert a defective drugs lawyer or Paxil side effects attorney promptly with the Bob Goldwater Law Firm, and you can get legal representation in your Paxil birth defect case in any of the 50 states. Pharmaceutical corporations that reap billions of dollars in profits can’t be allowed to harm innocent Americans via their negligence in creating and marketing their defective drugs.

Jim S. Adler & Associates has been helping people in Texas since 1973 as a personal injury law firm with offices in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Channelview. The law firm offers a free case review and represents Paxil birth defect victims, victims of auto, car, SUV, truck, motorcycle and other traffic accidents, as well as other defective drug victims.

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Drunk Driving Car Accident Victims Need A Personal Injury Lawyer

December 5th, 2009

Annually, America’s horrendous death toll from drunk drivers reaches its apex in what should be a joyful holiday season. But year-end celebrations lead to increased indulgence, and increased drunk driving, which in turn leads to severe injuries and even fatalities for innocent victims of drunk driving accidents.

If someone close to you or a loved one becomes such a victim, find some comfort in the fact that you can redress the wrong with a drunk driving lawsuit. An experienced drunk driving lawyer or car accident attorney can seek full and fair financial compensation for your loved one’s losses, such as medical expenses, lost present and future salary, and pain and suffering.

This form of legal action is necessary and vital, in that America’s drunk driving toll is catastrophically high. In 2007 alone,-,000 Americans died due to drunk drivers — almost a third of all who died in traffic collisions. And in the state of Texas in 2008, drunk drivers slaughtered 975 persons. That’s 28 per cent of the total traffic accident fatalities.

Probing further, more than 500,000 Americans have been killed by drunk drivers since’82. Those deaths are more than all American combat deaths in every war since and including World War II. In other words, America suffers far more deaths from drunk drivers than from any foreign enemies. In effect, drunk driving carnage is part of an undeclared war that never ends.

Texas recently beefed up its laws to assist police officers in making drunk driving arrests. Starting on Sept. 1, 2009, police were authorized to take blood samples to ascertain blood alcohol levels (BAC) in suspected drunk drivers without first obtaining a warrant. This only can be done: if the suspect already has a drunk driving record; if a victim other than the suspect dies or is expected to die; if a victim other than the suspect suffers an injury and must be hospitalized; or if at least one passenger in any vehicle in the accident is a child under 15 years old.

Joining the fight against drunk driving fatalities is Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), a national group with a major presence in Texas. MADD not only assists drunk driving victims and their families, but also pushes for laws which will combat drunk driving. These include a proposed law requiring breath-testing devices in cars to prevent a drunk driver from starting the vehicle.

While these kinds of efforts certainly can help, the devastating impact of drunk driving goes on. A clear and loud message must be sent to drunk drivers that they will be held responsible for what they do, both legally and monetarily. A knowledgeable car accident attorney or drunk driving lawyer can send that message while fighting for victims’ rights – and justice.

Jim S. Adler & Associates is a longtime Texas personal injury law firm with offices in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and Channelview. The law firm offers a free case review and represents victims of auto, car, SUV, truck, motorcycle, bus and other traffic accidents, as well as defective drug and defective medical device victims.

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Texas Car Accident Victims May Need A Houston Personal Injury Lawyer

November 8th, 2009

More than any other personal injury, traffic collisions harm Texans. Up to 3,400 Texans are killed in car wrecks or traffic accidents yearly, and far more suffer injuries, which often are debilitating.

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When a car, auto, motorcycle, bus, SUV or truck accident is caused by another person’s negligence, victims are entitled by law to full and fair financial compensation for their losses, including medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering. Yet gaining such recovery often isn’t easy and requires special help – legal help.

Though Texas drivers are required by law to carry car insurance, many do not, including an estimated 15 per cent of Houston drivers. Their car accident victims then must rely on their own insurance company for coverage, and that can be elusive.

That’s because insurance companies often deny, delay or underpay their clients’ claims. Often they’ll offer clients a fast settlement that’s far less than what clients are duly owed, thus absolving themselves of their rightful obligations.

That’s why it’s vital that car accident victims alert an experienced Houston car accident lawyer who can assess the true value of a claim. For many thousands of Texans over decades, that’s meant engaging the Jim S. Adler … Associates law firm.

With a base in Houston but also offices in Channelview, San Antonio and Dallas, Adler … Associates compels resistant insurance companies to fulfill their policies’ obligations, even if that means filing a car accident lawsuit.

But rarely do cases go to court. In fact, about 90 per cent are settled out of court. Those are among the results Texans get from the Houston car accident lawyers of Jim “the Texas Hammer” Adler, who continue to fight for Texans’ legal right to fair and full economic recovery for car accident injuries.

Offering a free case review, Jim S. Adler … Associates is an established Texas personal injury law firm with offices in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and Channelview. The law firm represents victims of SUV, car, auto, bus, truck, motorcycle and other traffic accidents, along with victims of defective drugs and defective medical devices.

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Let’s Put The Brakes On Uninsured Drivers In Texas Car Accidents

October 13th, 2009
by Jim S. Adler

Any idea how long you’ve been buying car insurance in case of a traffic accident? Any idea how much money you’ve spent adhering to Texas law by being an insured driver? And any idea how many people pay no attention whatsoever to this law and who drive anyway — with no car insurance?

Too many, that’s how many. In Houston alone, an estimated 15 per cent of drivers are roaring and clunking away on public roads and highways without the car insurance that is required by Texas law. They know its required many have been ticketed for having no insurance but haven’t bothered to pay. They figure if they’re in a car accident, they’ll take care of their own car, while insured motorists can pay for their own damages, even if they weren’t at fault.

Such lawlessness makes it very hard on legally insured drivers. If an uninsured driver causes an auto accident, insured drivers must seek financial recovery from their own insurer and might have trouble getting it. Insurance companies tend to be stingy, especially when their clients file claims because other drivers were at fault and were not uninsured.

What perpetuates this problem? A major factor is ineffective enforcement. Over the past two years, Houston officers have issued 30,000 tickets to drivers for having no car insurance. But those same drivers kept on driving without insurance.

And why not, when Houston fails to put enough sting into such enforcement? But other municipalities do, such as Pasadena and Richmond in the Houston area. Both now enforce the law by impounding the vehicles of those caught driving without any car insurance.

Has this worked? There’s nothing like a bare driveway for a motivator. In Richmond, tickets to uninsured drivers have declined by almost one-third since the impounding initiative began. That’s what you call results.

Yet Houston’s problem persists. And because it does, law-abiding drivers insurance rates increase to overcome the costs of uninsured drivers.

Are you fed up? Then alert your city council that you want uninsured drivers off of our roads. And if an uninsured motorist or any other driver harms you, an auto accident attorney or car accident lawyer can apply extra heat. Your personal injury attorney wont let the guilty drive off without reprisal. Instead, like Pasadena and Richmond, your car accident lawyer can hit offenders where it hurts the most: in the pocketbook. Then these deadbeat drivers will have to get in gear and join the rest of us as legally insured motorists.

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