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- Exercise Your Power and Privilege- Vote!
- Chris Taylor Gets Arrested for MDA in Memphis!
- New Democratic Headquarters Opens for Kerry-Edwards Campaign
- Recent Settlements
Exercise Your Power and Privilege- Vote!
As you already know, this fall we will be electing a new President of the United States. I encourage you to vote and vote wisely. We must elect someone who will protect the rights of working Americans – someone with a lifetime of service and strength. For this reason, I am endorsing John Kerry for President of the United States.
It doesn't matter whether you are a Republican, Democrat, or Independent – you have a personal stake in this upcoming Presidential election. Right now, a group of politicians in Washington are trying to take away the rights of American citizens to get fair compensation when they are injured by someone else's carelessness or wrongdoing. We must have a President and Vice President who will look out for the consumers instead of the insurance companies and big corporations. The Bush-Cheney team thinks all lawsuits are frivolous and they want to do away with the legal rights of American families. We can't allow this to happen.
The Kerry-Edwards campaign has been targeted by big business, and special interest groups are pouring money into the Bush-Cheney campaign to defeat them. If you believe that it is important to preserve your right to seek reasonable compensation and to hold wrongdoers fully accountable for their actions, I urge you to vote for John Kerry-John Edwards on November 2.
The current Republican leadership has destroyed good jobs and wasted the surplus. Faster than you can say "tax breaks for the wealthy," they have turned huge budget surpluses into the largest budget deficits in American history. What about the money we needed to save Social Security and Medicare for future generations? There is a deficit as far as the eye can see. Democrats, however, created 20 million jobs in eight years. But George Bush is the first American President since Herbert Hoover to actually lose jobs. Since he began mismanaging our economy, more than two million Americans have seen their livelihoods disappear.
The Republicans are also privatizing Medicare. They have convinced people that in order to get the drug benefits they need, they have to abandon Medicare and leave their fate to a faceless HMO. Their new prescription drug law makes it illegal for Medicare to negotiate lower rates and a criminal act to import drugs from other countries where they sell for half the price. In the past the prescription drug companies spent $100 million to elect Republican candidates.
Four years ago, we fell short of victory by only a handful of votes. We did not fully understand what might be demanded of an American President. Now we know and, because we know how much is at stake, there is no excuse for failing to vote. Help John Kerry, John Edwards, and other Democratic candidates by voting this November. Help is on the way for America!
Chris Taylor Gets Arrested for MDA in Memphis!
MDA is an organization that strives to fight neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive medical, community services and public health education. Chris participated in this "jail and bail" program on August 26th. A police car picked him up from Hill Boren and took him to AutoZone Park where he raised $1,500 for his release. It was an incredibly fun day according to Chris, and he received lots of support from the legal community.
New Democratic Headquarters Opens for Kerry-Edwards Campaign
The Democratic Party recently acquired a new headquarters building on North Highland Avenue. A hardworking team of volunteers renovated the 80 year old former Red Cross building in only 10 days. Robert Hill made the permanent Democratic headquarters possible through his hard work and financial support. To volunteer at the headquarters, help with the Kerry-Edwards campaign, or receive additional information visit www.tennesseeforkerry.com or call the headquarters (731) 425-0500.
Recent Settlements
Greg Petrinjak represented an 18 year old young man who fractured his arm in an automobile accident. Surgery was performed to repair the fracture. The client made a good recovery, but unfortunately had no medical insurance to pay the hospital bills. The case was recently settled for $45,000, allowing for payment of the medical bills and compensation for pain and suffering.
Greg Petrinjak represented a man who fell on steel steps at work and injured his back. His company doctor said the injury was just a strain and sent the man back to work. When the back pain persisted, and the employee finally received treatment by back specialists who found evidence of permanent injury. The case was settled for $43,600.
Greg Petrinjak represented a lady who was hit by a drunk driver and suffered a serious back strain injury. The client required physical therapy and multiple doctor visits over a 9 month period. Her case was settled for $32,000.
Greg Petrinjak represented a woman who developed carpal tunnel syndrome and low back pain from repetitive lifting and use of his hands at work. These problems forced him to take a lighter job at the same plant, but at a lower rate of pay. His case was settled for $43,252.60.
James Krenis won a trial in Lexington, Tennessee for a 62 year old diabetic who injured his back on the job. As a result of this injury, he received permanent and total disability. Workers' compensation paid for 30% of the award due to his pre-existing diabetic condition.
James Krenis recently settled a claim for a woman and her two children who were injured when her car was hit from behind. This family was awarded a settlement of $52,000.
Jeff Boyd recently represented a factory worker who was struck by a forklift, breaking his leg. This individual returned to work after the injury with the same wage but no restrictions. A settlement of $39,930 was awarded to the worker due to his injury and lost wages.
A truck driver injured his neck while opening a transfer trailer. He required surgery but was able to return to work. Jeff Boyd represented his claim and the truck driver was awarded $71,594 due to his accident.
Jeff Boyd recently represented an electrician who twisted his knee while working. He required extensive physical therapy but was able to return to work. This case settled for $34,000.
Jeff Boyd represented a driver who sustained a left knee injury operating the clutch of his truck. This truck driver required a knee replacement. During rehabilitation, however, his right knee was injured requiring another knee replacement on the other leg. This case went to trail and was settled for $131,145 and permanent disability for the truck driver.
