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E-Cigarette Smokers Are at Risk of Personal Injury

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E-cigarettes are very popular with people who are trying to quit smoking, and with people who want to continue to smoke but are trying to reduce the side effects to their health. Additionally, some people use e-cigarettes in places where traditional cigarettes are banned. But despite their growing popularity, e-cigarettes can also be dangerous for more than just their nicotine content. They can malfunction, which can cause explosions, fires, and severe burns. Whether they are called e-cigs, vaping devices, vapor pens, or something else, they all have the potential to cause significant personal injury. How Do E-Cigarettes Work? Personal injury attorneys have taken numerous cases where e-cigarettes have exploded or caught fire. The reason this happens is that the e-cigarette is designed to provide an experience that is very similar to an actual cigarette. In order to do that, the heating element inside the e-cigarette must heat the liquid that is used by these devices to a boiling point so that vapor is produced. The vapor is then inhaled by the user. To reach the right temperature quickly and properly, the heating element must have a viable source of power, which is generally a lithium-ion battery. Why Are E-Cigarettes Exploding? If the electrolyte fluid in the battery overheats, the battery can expand so much that it ruptures. This can cause an actual explosion, but in some cases causes a fire without that explosion. The battery is located inside a cylinder, and that tube is usually made out of a thin metal such as aluminum, or even out of plastic. When an e-cigarette explodes, the user's hands and arms are at risk of personal injury, as are the neck and face. These are the areas where injuries most commonly occur, although e-cigarettes placed in shirt or pants pockets can also malfunction and cause harm. Get Help for Your Personal Injury Case If you or a loved one has been injured by an e-cigarette explosion, contact The Law Offices of Scott Warmuth at 1-888-517-9888 and get your questions answered. You may have a personal injury case and could be awarded damages. Working with an attorney familiar with these types of cases can give you the information you need, so you can decide whether to move forward with a claim. There are laws in place to protect people from dangerous or damaging products, and having a legal advocate on your side can help you receive the compensation you deserve. Source http://www.natlawreview.com/article/e-cigarette-explosion-injuries-california  
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PROTECT YOUR IP FROM THE WORLD OF SOCIAL MEDIA

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Social media sites have become a great way to promote your business online, attracting new clients and keeping up with what your customers are talking about. However, there are some risks associated with social media sites, especially when it comes to your intellectual property. Intellectual property is defined as a work or invention that is the result of creativity, such as a manuscript, design, company logo, or company intel, that is protected under law against unauthorized use by others. Identifying the problems In many cases, we think very little about what is posted to our social media accounts. However, there is a possibility that some of those postings can reveal information that could potentially put our intellectual property at risk. In addition, there is very little protection offered by most social media sites when intellectual property is used improperly. Interestingly enough, it is not uncommon to attempt to set up a social media account for your business, only to discover that someone else has set up an account with your business name. Preventing issues today and tomorrow Popular wisdom is that when you set up your first website or blog, you should immediately set up accounts on popular social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn (and others) using your business name. This may be a good approach, but what happens when you discover that someone has already done that? This is often a tricky problem that must be addressed. Why social media is fraught with problems Most social media sites, as well as website name providers do nothing to validate the identity of the person opening an account. This means that anyone can use your company name in their website name, their social media accounts and even in their email addresses. Because of this lack of validation, your trademark, your company name and even any slogans you have trademarked could be all over the Internet long before you have established your own presence. Not all bad news Before you start fighting to regain your proprietary name and trademark on the Internet you have a number of tools at hand. Unfortunately, someone who has taken the time to create an account in your name is likely to ignore takedown complaints. The terms of service on most sites allows for individual complaints of intellectual property breaches, but in many cases, as soon as an account is shut down, it can be started back up almost immediately. Another concern is that some sites do not release a name immediately after an account is shut down, which means the damage can be longer-lasting, especially if you are working towards building an online presence. When all else fails, you will have to contact a qualified intellectual property attorney. Keep in mind, the U.S. Copyright Office and the U.S. Patents and Trademark Office maintain records only and are not law enforcement agencies. The Internet through social media has made the world a lot smaller and the chance of your intellectual property being used in a manner that is harmful to your business is significant. You may need an attorney who can litigate intellectual property matters in order to protect your business today and for the future. You can contact The Law Offices of Scott Warmuth to help protect your intellectual property rights. We will be happy to do a free assessment of your case and help you determine the best way to proceed.
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10 WAYS TO PREPARE YOUR TEEN FOR DRIVING

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When your teen is getting behind the wheel, there’s a lot they have to learn, and according to the CDC, teens are four times more likely than adults to be in a car accident. Here are 10 ways you can help prepare your first-time driver for success. 1). Make sure they have experience – Signing them up for a good teen driving course can give them more experience than they’ll get practicing with a parent or other relative. 2). Get them the right insurance – You don’t want your teen driving around in a car that’s not properly insured. Accidents can and do happen, and being covered financially is very important. 3). Impress upon them the responsibility they’re being given – Some teens are more mature than others, and your teen driving around can be a scary thought even if they’re very mature for their age. Make sure they really understand the responsibility of being behind the wheel. 4). Tell them about drunk driving – Teens shouldn’t be drinking, but some of them still do. You may not be able to stop them, but you can certainly make sure they understand the dangers of getting behind the wheel after alcohol, or getting in the car with someone else who has been drinking. 5). Be sure they minimize distractions – No texting, cell phones, or anything else distracting should be where the driver can reach them. Your first-time driver should be pulling over when making a phone call or sending a text. 6). Remind them to look for more than cars – Pedestrians and motorcycles are out there, too. Your teen needs to remember to be vigilant and look around, not just to look for larger vehicles. That can save lives and protect property. 7). Teach them the value of the law – “Running” stop signs or going through yellow lights may seem like fun. So can speeding. If your teen can’t obey the law, consider withholding the car keys for a while, until there’s a higher level of maturity present. 8). Make sure they know how weather affects driving conditions – You won’t see your teen driving in good weather all the time. Knowing how to drive in a number of different conditions can really help them be safer, especially if you live in an area that frequently gets bad weather. 9). Show them what defensive driving really means – People talk about driving defensively, but teens need to understand the true meaning of that. One of the ways to help them really internalize the proper way to drive defensively is to enroll them in a good teen driving course. 10). Review what to do in case of an accident – Practice really does make perfect; however, it’s important your teen knows what to do in case of an accident. • First, instill that their health is the first priority. If they’ve been injured, they need to seek medical help first and foremost. • Secondly, they should write down information about the location and time of the accident, as well as information about the other driver, including taking a picture of their driver’s license, insurance information and license plate. • Once those basics are documented, they should speak with a personal injury attorney to discuss their options. The attorney can provide guidance on the matter. The more driving experience they have with others, the safer they’ll be when they head out on their own. If an accident does occur, the Law Offices of Scott Warmuth can help you and your teen driver address the issue. Reach out to us today, for any needed legal help with your first-time driver.