Posts by Robert Alston
SaferProducts Website to Help Consumers Discover Harmful Products and Lurking Serious Injuries
Consumers can get ahead of the curve starting in March when the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission officially launches its SaferProducts.gov website. Anyone will be able to see which consumer products are unsafe or potentially hazardous. Manufacturers, importers, and private labelers will have incident reports and post responses to safety issues. “The CPSC is charged…
Read MoreGhost Riding and Other Car Stunts Cause Serious Auto Accidents
Zephyrhills, Fla. – The recent deaths of two Central Florida youths show the danger of “ghost riding” and other car stunts. Car stunts might look cool on reality shows, YouTube, and in the movies, but they are causing more accidents and heartaches for families and friends who are affected by their deadly consequences. Nearly 100…
Read MorePrecautions for Springtime as Outdoor Activities and Potential for Dog Bites Increase
Since Florida is a “no free bite statute” state, a dog owner is liable when his or her pet bites a person or another domestic animal. It doesn’t matter if the dog has a history of biting people unless a bad dog sign is displayed. Since most dog owners do not want to show off…
Read MoreExpert Legal Counsel for Auto Accidents a Must Have in Accident Prone Tampa Bay
The paramedics from the Tampa, Fla. based Street Smart program know the effects of serious auto accidents. Each time they go into a school, community, or military base, it does not take long for the violent photos and videos to emphasize how deadly choices and automobiles can be. The Tampa Bay branch of the Stay…
Read MoreSocial Security Disability Benefits Help Children with Debilitating Conditions
Most people think of disability benefits if they are unable to work. But for parents of children with disabilities, Social Security can pay money to assist with medical bills and treatments. A knowledgeable Social Security disability attorney can help a family with the extensive paperwork and proceedings. The following is a partial list of disabilities…
Read MoreDrop Side Crib Ban Takes Effect in 2011 Due to Serious Injuries and Death
Tampa, Fla. – By June of this year, drop side cribs will be banned. Manufacturers will have to make cribs with stationary sides that cannot be dropped. Many of the drop side cribs have been recalled and some of them even led to deaths. These cribs were originally made with convenience in mind, so that…
Read MoreZephyrhills Attorney Helps Increase Chances of Getting Social Security Disability Income
Zephyrhills, Fla. – Social Security disability insurance is set to pay out close to $124 billion in 2011. Because of the limited resources of the Social Security Administration and the high volume of applicants, a staggering 60 percent of applicants are denied. And when individuals appeal for reconsideration, 80 percent are denied. “With these discouraging…
Read MoreNew Florida Laws and Fines Proposed for 2011 to Combat Texting While Driving
Zephyrhills, Fla. – Public sentiment and the media are revving up the need to ban texting while driving in Florida in 2011. Last year 5,500 people were killed in the U.S. and another estimated half a million were injured due to distracted driving. Most of those fatalities happened to people less than 20 years old.…
Read MoreThe Basics Of PIP
Here in Florida, owners of motor vehicles must carry a minimum of $10,000 of Personal Injury Protection, or PIP, in addition to property damage liability on their insurance. What is PIP Protection? Personal Injury Protection insurance works by providing coverage for you no matter which driver is at fault in an automobile accident. If something…
Read MoreSSDI Claims Up During Economic Downturn
We are living in tough times, to be sure. The number of Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI, claims is reaching new heights these days thanks to an aging population and a sagging economy. As a result, the time it takes an applicant to receive a hearing is becoming longer and longer. Many people with…
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