Willie the Parrot: The Ultimate Danger Alarm
Willie the Quaker parrot was a pretty remarkable bird. Like many parrots, he had a knack for mimicking certain sounds and words, including barking dog noises, human kissing noises, and a fair share of swear words. However, what made Willie a hero one day was not just what he said, but also when he said it. Meagan Howard, Willie’s owner, brought him over to her friend Samantha Kuusk’s house while she babysat Kuusk’s little daughter, Hannah. Hannah and Willie were both in the kitchen while Meagan prepared a Pop-Tart for Hannah’s breakfast. After placing the Pop-Tart on the table, Meagan stepped away to use the bathroom. While she was away, however, Hannah got her hands on the Pop- Tart and began to scarf it down, lodging a piece in her windpipe. She started choking and was unable to signal to Meagan that something was wrong. Luckily, Willie came to the rescue. Willie began squawking and shrieking, saying the words “Mama! Baby!” over and over again. In a matter of moments, Meagan knew something was wrong. She rushed to the kitchen to find a very frantic Willie and a very blue Hannah. Meagan jumped
into action. She grabbed Hannah and performed the Heimlich maneuver until the Pop-Tart piece dislodged itself and shot out of her mouth.
Meagan may have been the one to stop Hannah from choking, but she insists that Willie was the real hero of the story. If he hadn’t
used his unique mimicking skills to get Meagan’s attention, she doesn’t know what would have happened. It’s worth noting that before that incident, Willie had never used the phrase “Mama! Baby!” before. He knew something was wrong, and he knew how to get help.
Shortly after the incident, Willie received the local Red Cross chapter’s Animal Lifesaver Award for his heroic actions.
Clear Your Name After Getting a Traffic Ticket!
Clearing your name after getting a traffic ticket can be tricky without hiring a traffic ticket attorney. Many people think it is too expensive to hire a lawyer for a simple traffic ticket. However, that is far from true when compared to California’s traffic ticket fines and the risk of increased insurance premiums. Most traffic attorneys charge a flat rate so that you know
upfront what the cost of fighting your ticket will be. That helps when deciding whether or not it makes sense to get legal representation for a ticket. You might ask — what kinds of traffic tickets can a traffic attorney help resolve? The answer to that depends on the attorney. Some attorneys only want to handle criminal or DUI traffic issues. Here at Bigger & Harman, we handle almost all non-DUI traffic cases. That includes everything from running a red light, driving out-of-lane in a commercial vehicle, driving over 100 mph, and even reckless driving or racing. Of course, the best way to find out if we can help fight your traffic ticket is to ask us. We always offer free consultations over the phone or in person. We’ll explain the process, what we can do to help, and give our opinion as to the strengths and weaknesses of your case. We will also explain our fees and what fines you can expect the court to impose.
Rather than hiring an attorney and contesting a ticket, some people wonder if they should just pay the fine and attend traffic violator’s school (TVS). That’s a difficult question because every traffic ticket is different. You should allow a traffic attorney to examine your situation and recommend a course of action because not all tickets will get dismissed. Sometimes, the best thing is to take advantage of TVS. However, TVS does not forgive or erase your ticket. Drivers must still pay the fine, plus an administrative fee of approximately $60–$70 depending on the county. For Class C drivers, the conviction is treated as confidential and no DMV points are assessed. For Class A drivers, the conviction isn’t confidential, but (similar to Class C) no DMV points will be assessed on the driver’s record. Before making a decision after getting a traffic ticket, give us a call to potentially save a lot of time and money in the future!
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