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Many people take sleep for granted. Even when individuals are tired, they figure they can plow forward with a bit of caffeine or fresh air. But the body is affected when it does not get enough sleep. Tired individuals can become drowsy, which makes it more difficult for them to pay attention or react quickly to a change in situation. This is particularly true for adolescents who need more sleep for their developing brains and bodies than adults.

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In a new study released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, it found that during the past four years more than 200,000 crashes involved debris on U.S. roadways. These road debris accidents resulted in approximately 39,000 injuries and more than 500 deaths between 2011 and 2014.  

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, on August 29, 2016 issued the following comment in a press release, "Despite decades of safety improvements, far too many people are killed on our nation’s roads every year. Solving this problem will take teamwork, so we're issuing a call to action and asking researchers, safety experts, data scientists, and the public to analyze the fatality data and help find ways to prevent these tragedies.”  

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Soccer is a good way for children to learn team work and begin a life of including exercise in their routines as they become adults. We at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P. A. are pleased to continue to support the Gateway Soccer Association in the fall 2016 season.  

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There has been an increase in the number of theme park ride-related accidents over the past month. This increase has renewed the calls for better safety regulations. Experts are urging the government to provide more oversight for amusement and water parks in the country.

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Another car comes out of nowhere and hits you. You pull to the side of the road, give yourself a once over for injures and then get out to inspect the damage. As you take in your surroundings and feel your aches and pains, you notice the other car has a rental company license plate frame. It turns out you have been hit by an out-of-state driver in a rental vehicle.

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An 18 year-old, Alex Otte, believes the answer to the question of equal treatment of BUIs and DUIs is yes, and she is working hard to make Boating Under the Influence (BUI) have the same fines and punishments as Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in the state of Kentucky.  

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According to the Brain and Spinal Cord Organization, 280,000 people in the United States receive motor vehicle induced traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) every year. This makes vehicle crashes the second largest cause of brain injuries.  

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If you were hurt in an accident caused by someone else, your injuries make you eligible for a settlement or award. You deserve some amount of recovery. At the very least, you need to be reimbursed for your medical expenses and any property damage that occurred. But when you look at the news, you hear about million and multi-million dollar settlements. It makes you wonder: What is my personal injury claim worth? If you are hurt and seeking to recover, contact the Randall Spivey and his team of...

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In a press release on August 12, 2016, the NSC called for, “uniform child passenger safety practices across multiple modes of transportation, including school buses, airplanes and personal vehicles.  

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