Philadelphia Car Accident Lawyer Blog

As an experienced Philadelphia car accident lawyer who represents and has represented some of Philadelphia’s finest, I am not very happy with the state of affairs with the Philadelphia police on accident scenes in Philadelphia these days.

Just this morning on my way to work at approximately 11:00 a.m., I was walking down 11th Street when I saw a truck come by with a load of duct work non-secured and debris was being scattered on the road with a Philadelphia police officer near by when an accident occurred. The police officer drove right by and I was amazed (1) how the truck carrying the debris in a Beverly Hillbilly Jed Clampett style fashion could even be driving on the highways and (2) that the police never stopped to take any information or render assistance. Moreover, in recent weeks, I have had calls from a number of people who have been in car accidents, some of them being very serious, and there have been no police reports filed nor information taken or properly filed.

Now, either the police force is overtaxed and does not have enough police officers on the road, or our city is becoming more and more like the Wild West. Things are different now than they were years ago, and I am not sure what can be done about it but I plead for the Philadelphia police offices on the scene of accidents to try to do a better job and pay more attention to detail as people’s interests are at stake. Without the necessary information, which it is your duty to obtain as well as investigate, it makes everyone’s life more difficult.

In Pennsylvania, a new, young and inexperienced driver can load up a car with as many friends as there are seat belts. In New Jersey, a newly licensed driver can only take one passenger from outside his household for a ride, a provision soon to become even more stringent according to an article published in the Philadelphia Inquirer on December 21, 2009. Delaware imposes limits on teen driver passengers as do 42 other states and the District of Columbia.

Many car accidents involving irresponsible teenagers result in fatalities or catastrophic injuries. Recently this was highlighted in a death last month of six Chester and Montgomery County teens. There were sixteen passengers in one car and three in the other car. Obviously these deaths devastated the families of these victims and as anybody who was a teenage driver or parent knows, many times vehicles can become a party land in and or themselves and it is not often uncommon for teens to be smoking pot or driving while intoxicated. As Catherine Rossi, a spokeswoman for MidAtlantic AAA noted, “a vehicle becomes a virtual party barge when you start adding teenage passengers. Pennsylvania is lax when it comes to safety.” According to NTHSA studies, teenage drivers and passengers are also among the least likely to wear seat belts and failure to buckle up should be a primary offense.

In our Philadelphia car accident law practice, we have seen many instances of teenage driving resulting in catastrophic injuries when the teenager was texting while driving even though a ban has recently been enacted. State Rep. Catherine Watson has been pushing for tighter teen driving laws even though her colleagues have derided her as a hysterical mother. Her bill would restrict the junior licensed driver to only one non-household passenger under age 18 and household relatives under 18 would be permitted with parental approval. A study by Children’s Hospital and State Farm have noted that if parents use disciplined and set clear rules, teens are half as likely to crash.

Over twenty years ago, I moved from the city to what I considered to be a country village. At the time, there was less traffic and things just seemed a lot calmer. There were and still are signs indicating horse crossings. However, what I have noticed is that there is now much more traffic, people who don’t pay attention to traffic signals, kids driving fast, busy texting or on their cell phones even though it is against the law. Quite frankly, the roadways are not as sufficient as they were when they were originally designed 75 or more years ago.

It seems to me that traffic control signs and warnings are not adequate. There is a stop sign under a tunnel where seemingly no one seems to stop at. Since I have lived in the area, I have handled a good many car accidents involving friends of mine and their children including a few U-turns or cars hitting trees where the road was not properly illuminated. Over the years I have seen situations where contractors were performing construction and failed to adequately mark the construction site.

Many of our cases, not including those in my neighborhood, have involved fatalities or catastrophic injuries on hazardous stretches of roadways or highways. Quite simply, the road that was designed 50 or 75 years ago was not properly maintained or kept up with the times. Many car accident lawyers or injury lawyers never look beyond the simple car accident and fail to consider whether a highway defect was a contributing factor in a car accident case. These same lawyers may not even look to a product liability claim in what appears to be a simple car accident case. Many times we have seen cases where lawyers were looking for the “easy A” and on the verge of settling an auto case or have settled on an auto case for minimal policy limits without considering whether other entities are liable for the accident.

There is a complex interrelationship between the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, contractors, local governments, statutory caps and notice requirements, which requires specialized experience and investigation involving accident reconstructionists, investigators, engineers, human factor engineers, biomechanical engineers, as well as highway and safety design engineers.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a serious car accident, make sure that you don’t leave a stone unturned. Our track record of success for the last 30 years speaks for itself.

If you check your car operation maintenance manual, you will note that certain lubricants and fluids are to be used in cold weather and tires should be inflated with different pressures. Also freeze protection and antifreeze solutions should be equal to the system protection requirements. It is important when operating your car in the winter that batteries are fully charged and the fuel tank is kept as close to full as possible in case you encounter a situation where you are stranded or stalled on the road. Additionally, steering response in cold weather can be difficult and if you have hydraulic steering, it may be very slow at startup or low temperatures and can cause an accident if you do not use the correct oil or fluid. You can always run the engine when first starting until it reaches operating temperature. Otherwise you may cause severe engine damage and definitely take life and value off of your vehicle.

In December, I was driving my car when all of a sudden due to a faulty fuel pump and a hydraulic steering issue, my car went dead and I skidded down a hill on black ice and into a fence, blocking a highway and becoming a sitting target for other vehicles on the icy road. I was completely unprepared for this situation as I was not dressed appropriately and after 2 1/2 hours of waiting for a tow, I was chilled to the bone. Therefore, I might also add, it is important to dress appropriately by wearing layers of warm clothing with proper ventilation. In the cold weather, always be careful when entering and exiting a vehicle as slip and falls are common. Also, clean your vehicle of snow to avoid the snow missile that could cause harm or injury to other vehicles on the road. At times of bad weather, we have to depend on each other for safe travel and our goal is to be safe every day.

The Philadelphia car accident lawyers at Reiff & Bily are committed to motorist safety. If you or a loved one has been involved in car accident, please feel free to contact one of our experienced Philadelphia car accident attorneys for a free no obligation consultation.

The roadways of Philadelphia and the surrounding metropolitan areas have been hazardous and treacherous as ever with the recent 23 plus inch snowfall that fell upon Philadelphia in pre-Christmas 2009. The police indicate that at least seven people died as a result of the storm and others sustained catastrophic injuries. Although roads may look safe and dry, many times this is an illusion and black ice from melting snow will create extremely hazardous driving conditions so all motorists should utilize extreme caution.

On my way to work in the days following the snowfall, I skidded on black ice and hit a fence at the bottom of hill, although the road looked dry and I was proceeding very slowly. Although my car is equipped with ESC and a sophisticated braking system, the car went out of control and spun sideways, partially blocking the highway and making me a prime target for a car accident.

When car accidents occur, the police and emergency response teams are overtaxed. It is important if you are in an accident to take as thorough a history as possible noting the time, date, identification of the other person and make, model and license tag of the other vehicle(s) involved, as well as obtain the names and contact information of any and all witnesses. A good idea would be to contact experienced Philadelphia car accident attorneys and ask them to conduct an investigation at their cost to uncover the facts and determine whether a proper cause of action exists so that you are properly compensated for the extent of your injuries. In a second, one’s life can be changed from a catastrophic injury resulting from the negligence of an unpredictable car accident.

The experienced car accident attorneys at Reiff & Bily have represented individuals since 1979 who have suffered fatalities, catastrophic injuries, head and brain trauma, fractures and closed head injuries. Our success record speaks for itself. We never charge a fee unless there is a recovery.

Under Pennsylvania common law, any adult who serves alcohol or allows a party to get out of control with other intoxicating substances at their home or without adequate supervision may be considered a social host. If the social host serves alcohol or allows other intoxicating substances to be served at their house to a minor and the minor is injured or if the minor injures someone else because of the intoxication or service of any other intoxicating substance, the social host may be held liable to pay monetary damages to the injured person. Social host liability in Pennsylvania only applies to adults who serve alcohol to minors. Pennsylvania law holds that adults are responsible for the consequences of their drinking.

Also, under Pennsylvania law, any person who furnishes alcohol to a minor commits a third degree misdemeanor and this law has even been applied to parents who have allowed their children to drink at home. The Pennsylvania personal injury lawyers at Reiff & Bily have an excellent track record of success holding negligent social hosts liable when their actions or inactions led to car accidents or other serious accidents resulting in catastrophic injury or death.

The other night I was telling my 15-year old son that I never drove with a seat belt when I was a teenager and as a matter of fact, remember being a young child and our car did not even have seat belts. When I was a teenager, I didn’t give seat belts a second thought and no self respecting teenager gave them much thought. It just was not cool. However, years later the original seat belt turned into the belt and shoulder strap which then became an integrated unit. Then as consumer advocates and auto product liability lawyers marched forward in the interests of consumer safety, manufacturers started to install airbags. Man car freaks, auto manufacturers and lawyer bashers state yes there was life before seat belts and airbags. As an experienced Philadelphia product airbag attorney, I can tell you there was much death and catastrophic injury before seat belts and airbags.

In a season where the roads are often covered with ice and snow, this experienced Philadelphia car accident lawyer advises all readers to buckle their seat belts up because even a minor impact can lead to catastrophic injuries if you are not belted. Statistics recognize that people who buckle up generally only sustain minor injuries in an accident whereas people who are not belted have a greater risk of death and serious injury.

As I started practicing automobile product liability law, buckling my seat belt became reflexive and I am quick to admonish anybody who gets in my car or anyone else’s car who does not use a seat belt. We are thankful for advancements in automotive safety and I thank all of the product liability lawyers committed to fighting the major automobile manufacturers who still try to place profitability over consumer safety.

Philadelphia car and bus accident lawyers of Reiff & Bily salute United States Senate Committee’s approval of long sought legislation which will dramatically improve motorcoach safety for millions of Americans. Known as the Motorcoach Enhanced Safety Act introduced by Senators Sharrod Brown, (D-Ohio) and Kay Bailey Hutchinson (R-Texas), the bill was passed by the Senate Commerce Science and Transportation Committee and will move to the Senate floor for consideration.

This bipartisan bill comprehensively addresses NTSB safety recommendations by including safety requirements for occupant protection (seat belts, roof strength and anti-ejection windows), protection against onboard fires (fire fighting equipment, fire suppression), and crash avoidance (electronic stability control and tire pressure monitoring systems). This legislation also addresses the safe operation of motorcoach companies through new safety reviews to be conducted within nine months of starting operations and improves driver safety by requiring entry level driver training and electronic onboard recorders to ensure compliance of federal rules of maximum driving time.

Annually more than 700 million Americans take trips in motorcoaches, as many as United States commercial airlines carry. Today there are nearly 3,700 interstate motorcoach companies operating more than 34,000 motorcoaches and thousands of other motorcoaches operating in interstate commerce. Each year, the number of new interstate registered motorcoach companies increases by about 900. Safety advocates indicate that for decades DOT has not required motorcoaches to have the same occupant protection safety features that are routinely designed into passenger motor vehicles to prevent catastrophic injury and death. For example, in 1968, the NTSB first recommended that motorcoaches be equipped with seat belts. Today there is no federal requirement for this essential lifesaving protection in a crash.

According to news sources, a local Pennsylvania man was struck by a tractor trailer and pinned underneath the truck and pronounced dead on the scene at 8:15 p.m. Sunday, January 17, 2009. Police believe the driver of the truck did not see the victim walking along the road and that rainy weather might have been a factor. The accident occurred on Route 30 West between Lincoln Highway and Old Philadelphia Pike in East Lampeter Township.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victim of this tragic accident. The police have indicated that the truck driver remained at the scene and was cooperating with authorities. We ask that you keep the victim and his family in your prayers. This accident is just another reminder to all of us that the highways can be an extremely dangerous place especially in inclement weather.

If it is determined that the truck driver did cause the accident and is at fault, then both he and his employer (the trucking company) could be held liable for the victim’s death. The victim’s family would be well advised to consult with a reputed and experienced Philadelphia truck accident lawyer who has a successful track record handling Pennsylvania trucking accident cases and has the necessary resources to financially pursue trucking companies on behalf of injured and deceased victims and their families. The victim’s family should remember never to speak to any insurance adjuster or attorney for the trucking company before they have consulted with an experienced Pennsylvania truck accident attorney who will make sure that their rights and best interests are protected.

All new vehicles in the European Union are required to have brake assist systems from February 24, 2011 as part of a new EU regulation that aims to improve pedestrian safety. According to studies published in the EU, up to 1100 fatal accidents involving pedestrians could be prevented in Europe each year if all cars were equipped with equipment braking assistance systems. The industry is already working to develop predictive systems that will be able to detect traffic ahead of a vehicle via additional radar sensors, and in some cases, video sensors.

In the future, emergency braking systems will be able to interpret a traffic situation and offer drivers an intelligent braking support according to Dr. Werner Struth, President of the Bosch Chassis Systems Control Division. In the year 2010, the Bosch system is set to go into serious production for the first time at Audi. Braking assistant systems not only reduce the risk of injury to pedestrians, they will also prevent rear end collisions. Research has shown that in Germany for rear end collisions resulting in injury, a third of the drivers did not hit the brakes at all before the collision and half of them did not use the car’s full braking capacity.

The EU directive seeks to improve protection of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users. The aim is to reduce injury from accidents to pedestrians and cyclists, as well as to other motorists, and improving traffic safety is also the aim of another directive which has been in effect in EU since August 2009. Step by step, the EU will make anti-skid ESP systems for braking mandatory for all vehicles by November 2014 and moreover, from November 2015 all commercial vehicles must be equipped with advanced emergency braking systems, as well as lane departure systems.

The Philadelphia car accident and defective product lawyers at Reiff & Bily think that the EU has taken many steps in the right direction with regard to promoting automotive safety. We believe that all U.S. automobile manufacturers should follow suit and hopefully look forward to similar legislation in the U.S. where auto manufacturers still continue to place profitability about the safety of consumers.

An earlier generation of airbag cases begs for design improvement to protect an unbelted person of an average weight of 165 lbs. These first generation airbags deployed at a single level with a force powerful enough to kill or injure a small adult or child seated in the front passenger seat. Vehicles made after 2007 contain smart airbag detection systems; however many times defects in airbag design or installation can fool a smart airbag into not deploying when it should or deploy it when it shouldn’t. Many smart airbags determine how much force to deploy based upon the weight of the passenger. Some systems utilize a sensor on the seat bottom to determine this weight and other systems use bladders filled with gel which basically tell the airbag controller not to deploy in a crash when a front seat passenger weighs less than 105 lbs.

Many times due to variations in temperature or sensor defect, a system is tricked, resulting in death or catastrophic injury to a passenger. Most of the advanced airbag technologies tailor airbag deployment to the severity of the crash and the size and posture of the vehicle occupant. However, many of the vehicles on our roadways do not have sensors identifying children and very small adults or control airbag deployment force. This means that many children and smaller sized passengers in these vehicles are at risk for catastrophic injury or death when a front airbag deploys. Of course, first generation airbags in older vehicles pose the greatest risk. A recent study indicated that children had a 14.9% chance of serious injury from an airbag deployment in a 1997 or older model year vehicle versus a 9.9% risk in a 1998 to 2001 vehicle. Later model year vehicles were not studied. Interestingly, children older than 12 and smaller adults can also be at risk of injury when a front airbag deploys due to lack of bone density and muscle mass.

We recently were involved with a case with a smaller than average occupant who sustained the loss of eyesight due to the alleged size of her body and failure to be positioned properly for safe deployment. This was an older vehicle, pre-2007, with a one size fits all approach to the technology.

If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident caused by an allegedly defective airbag, please feel free to contact one of our experienced airbag defect lawyers for a free consultation to fully evaluate and investigate your case and determine who is or may be at fault and determine the proper amount of compensation that you will be able to recover.

A semi-trailer truck hauling steel coils on Highway 37 in Orange County, Indiana rounded a curve and a 44,000 lb. steel coil came loose from the trailer crushing vehicles in its path and killed three people and injured a young girl according to news sources. The Indiana state troopers noted that the improperly secured steel coil struck a pick-up truck driven by 22-year old Zachary Staggs of Bedford, Indiana killing him and 21-year old Shannon Steele of Jasper, as well as injuring their 11-year old daughter Mackenzie Taylor. The coil also hit another car killing the driver, 41-year old Michael Daugherty of Mitchell, Indiana. The semi-trailer driver was given a ticket for having the coil improperly secured.

Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Zachary Staggs, Shannon Steele and Mackenzie Taylor and Michael Daugherty. Unfortunately in my career as an experienced truck accident and car accident lawyer since 1979, I have dealt with all too many cases involving unsecured loads and drop loads from trucks resulting in catastrophic injury and fatality. Such activity has also attracted consumer advocate Ron Melacon at his website www.dangeroustrailers.org.

I think it might be fair to say that this situation has reached epidemic proportions in the United States with government authorities not paying enough attention or putting enough teeth into regulations concerning these instances. I would be curious to know what the police investigation will reveal in this tragic accident and whether or not criminal prosecution will be in store for the driver whose lack of attention or improper securing took the lives of these innocent individuals. The parties and their families would be well served to seek the services of an experienced truck accident lawyer to fully investigate this case and work with experts to make sure that they are fairly compensated for their loss.

A 28-year old commercial airline pilot pled guilty to negligent homicide involving the death of a 68-year-old who was struck broadside by an SUV operated by the pilot that ran a red light. The judge commented that although the pilot would not have considered flying an airplane after a night of drinking, there was no difference as he was flying an SUV down the highway. The judge further remarked “I do not consider this to be an accident. An accident is something that cannot be avoided.” According to news reports, the pilot driver was operating an SUV which failed to stop at a red traffic signal prior to broadsiding the SUV driven by the unfortunate 68-year old victim. The force of the impact was so great that the van occupied by the victim was propelled into a building. The intoxicated driver was not injured and his passenger suffered injuries.

In the courtroom, the victim’s daughter told the judge that there was no reason for the crash or her mother’s untimely death. The judge further noted that this talented young pilot had a lot of promise, a lot of ability and this should serve as a lesson. The judge further remarked, “We lose a lot of people every year to drunk drivers.” The maximum penalty for negligent homicide in this jurisdiction is two years in prison. It is interesting to note in this case that this tragic car accident occurred at 5:05 a.m. and that the driver pilot had stopped drinking at approximately 11:00 p.m. the night before. A test taken 2 hours after the crash revealed that the driver’s blood alcohol content was 0.06, under the legal limit of 0.08. What would have happened if this same airline pilot, who woke the next day after a heavy night of drinking, and entrusted his skills to a planeload of innocent passengers?

The experienced Philadelphia car accident lawyers of Reiff & Bily are committed to motorist safety and are strong advocates against drunk driving. We urge you to pay particular attention to having a designated driver while drinking.

According to news sources the part owner of a tractor trailer with faulty brakes involved in a fatal accident outside of Philadelphia pled guilty to vehicular homicide. The 41-year-old partial owner of the truck admitted he was grossly negligent in a Montgomery County courtroom on December 15, 2009. As a result of the faulty brakes, a 50-year old innocent victim was killed when the truck’s brakes failed and his vehicle was rear-ended. According to the state police and legal documents, the truck bore an inspection sticker but was never inspected.

Our hearts and prayers and thoughts once again go out to the family of 50-year old David Schreffler an innocent victim whose untimely death was caused by the gross negligence and disregard for his life and safety by the owners of this vehicle. This is the third guilty plea in this deadly Schuylkill crash.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a car accident or truck accident, you should immediately contact an experienced truck accident or car accident lawyer to fully investigate your claim to make sure that you recover all of the damages that you are entitled to. Please contact one of our attorneys for a free no obligation at 1-800-421-9595 or online at www.reiffandbily.com.

Recently on December 9, 2009, a flatbed truck traveling on I-95 in Delaware became a launching pad for rolls of paper that were not properly secured. The tie down straps, which were to hold the multi-thousand pound rolls of paper, broke and the rolls became air borne striking two northbound vehicles on I-95. The driver was cited by the police for failing to properly secure his cargo. Thankfully, there were no serious injuries in this accident. However, often this is not the case when unsecured debris flies from a truck.

The truck accident lawyers at Reiff & Bily have dealt with catastrophic injuries and fatalities involving flying debris that was not properly secured. As a matter of fact this writer was once struck in the front of his vehicle by a tire that flew off of a truck carrying a load of tires. The tire cracked the windshield, causing me to lose control and get involved in a more violent car accident.

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According to news sources, 4 people were killed and 9 others were injured in a catastrophic truck and van accident
in Springfield, Ohio on January 7, 2010. The shuttle bus involved in the crash was serving Creative Learning Workshop which provides vocational services to adults with intellectual developmental disabilities. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, a commercial truck traveling westbound on Interstate 70 lost control, crossed the median into the eastbound lanes and hit one vehicle and then crashed into the shuttle bus which was carrying 10 people.

Our thoughts, hearts and prayers go out to the families of those injured and killed in this terrible truck and van accident. According to the initial investigation, the tanker truck that was responsible for this accident lost control in the westbound lane and traveled into the eastbound lane striking the van according to Lt. Craig Cvetan of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The passengers in the van were being sent home early due to inclement weather as the roads were snowy and icy. Some of the occupants of the van were wearing restraints and others were in wheelchairs.

Based upon the initial news reports, this experienced truck and van accident attorney suspects that the truck was traveling at a high rate of speed in view of the weather conditions. However, that is still under investigation. In such a fatality and catastrophic injury case, there will usually be many issues to be considered with regard as to what was the cause of the accident. For example, was the truck driver in compliance with federal and state regulations? Was the trucking equipment in compliance with state and federal regulations? Was the truck driver driving at a high rate of speed in view of the weather conditions? Was there a vehicle defect or mechanical malfunction on any of the vehicles involved? There was another vehicle involved which may have cut the truck off or caused the accident.

Of course there are many important questions which need to be addressed and investigated to determine if there was negligence or wrongdoing on the part of any of the vehicles involved. These are important questions to be investigated and in such accidents the catastrophically injured victims and the families of the deceased would be well advised to seek the counsel of a reputable and experienced truck and van accident attorney who has successfully handled a variety of trucking and van accidents.

A crowded van full of children suffered a tire blowout causing it to lose control, rollover killing five people, and critically injuring another ten. According to news sources, a tire on the van’s driver’s side blew causing the driver to overcorrect and lose control. In just one second the lives of all the occupants have been changed forever. A minor mistake ended up with catastrophic and tragic results according to the sheriff on location. The vehicle flipped three or four times with kids ejected everywhere. The driver was killed instantly. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families. The families would be well advised to seek the services of an experienced van rollover attorney who will investigate this claim as many of the vans have notable design defects where manufacturers put profitability ahead of consumer safety.

Chrysler has announced a recall of almost 3,210 vehicles due to the fact that the passenger side front airbag would not deploy properly. Additionally, Land Rover is recalling 4,000 of its 2010 Range Rovers because a computer problem may keep the passenger side airbag from deploying. Thirdly, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has started an investigation into the stalling problems on approximately 397,000 Toyota Corolla Matrix models. The safety agency says it began its preliminary evaluation of 2006 models based on 26 complaints about the 1.8 liter 4 cylinder engine quitting “while driving including some on highways and intersections.”

If you own or operate any of these vehicles, you should immediately have your vehicle inspected by the dealer to avoid a potential catastrophic injury or fatality. The Philadelphia car accident lawyers at Reiff & Bily are committed to consumer safety.

According to a recent news report, the District of Columbia decided that its periodic motor vehicle safety inspections are unnecessary “flab.” Unbelievably the D.C. Council stated that a lack of data failed to prove that periodic safety inspections saves lives.

As a Philadelphia car accident lawyer for 30 years, I know the importance of periodic safety inspections and even though the economy is tight, postponing repairs (which is becoming more common these days) can often lead to a catastrophic consequence, including fatalities and serious injury. Many consumers complain that when their car is inspected, the mechanics always find something expensive that needs fixing such as brakes or tires.

Since 1989, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration last looked at state inspection programs and concluded that periodic checks definitely cut the number of poorly maintained vehicles on the road. There was a debate whether or not there should be a federal mandate. However, NHTSA decided it is still an issue that should be determined by the states and that changing the same would require new congressional legislation. NHTSA’s official position is that safety inspections remain an issue that should be left to the states and that only the federally mandated annual emission inspections are still necessary for areas of poor quality. However such inspections only look at emissions equipment.

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