Manufacturing mistakes such as defective tires, design errors, and failure to provide backing warning or object detection systems can be at fault. However, most truck accidents caused by mechanical failure occur when drivers do not properly maintain equipment. Examples include: Removing or depowering front brakes, causing a truck to jackknife Inadequate brake adjustments Not replacing…
Effective August 6, 2013 through August 5, 2015, veterans who have filed an original, first time, Fully Developed Claim (FDC) for service-connected disability compensation may be entitled to up to one year of retroactive disability benefits. The retroactive benefits are a result of a comprehensive legislative package passed by Congress and signed into law by…
Have you ever wondered who approves and regulates medical devices, such as pacemakers and kidney dialysis machines? Who Regulates Medical Devices The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) is responsible for regulating firms who manufacture, repackage, re-label and/or import medical devices sold in the United States. CDRH also regulates…
Did you know that if someone slips or trips and falls on your property and you have failed to take appropriate precautions or correct a problem that led to the accident, you will usually be held legally responsible for resulting injuries? Ice or Snow Accumulation a Risk for Homeowners Although the law doesn’t require a…
Your medical and insurance information are valuable to identity thieves who will use your name to pay for their medical debts, including hospitalization, doctor’s office visits and medicine. Be Careful Sharing Your Medical Information Guard your information. Be wary if someone offers you “free” health services or products and then requires you to provide your…
During the 2011-2012 year, the Young Lawyers Division of the American Bar Association extended its yearly commitment of public service to supporting our veterans. Partnering with the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, the ABA-YLD implemented Project Salute: Young Lawyers Serving Veterans. Free Legal Clinics for Veterans Through the year-long partnership, volunteer attorneys at…
Finding good disability insurance coverage is a challenge; with diabetes it can be especially difficult. However, if you and your insurance agent are both willing to put in the time and effort and are prepared to handle a few rejections, you can obtain a solid contract. Diabetes is a chronic, degenerative disease that can be…
Helmets Come Under Scrutiny As concerns about the long-term effect of playing football grow and lawsuits against leagues, coaches and equipment manufacturers increase, helmets are coming under renewed scrutiny. In April 2013, a jury found that Ridell, the largest manufacturer of helmets in the country and the official helmet manufacturer of the N.F.L., was liable…
A thief may use your name or health insurance numbers to see a doctor or get prescription drugs or other health care. If the thief’s health information is mixed with yours, your treatment, insurance and payment records, and credit report may be effected. Read your medical statements, health insurance Explanation of Benefits (EOB) statements, and/or…
Oregon requires non- commercial motorists to purchase certain level of auto insurance. See, ORS 806.10. Under that statute, Oregon drivers must purchase: 1. Bodily injury and property damage liability $25,000 per person; $50,000 per crash for bodily injury to others; and $20,000 per crash for damage to others property 2. Personal injury protection (no fault…