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  • Quick Settlements Don't Add Up

    Michael Myers | May 30, 2006 10:25 AM | 0 Comments
    Category: Miscellaneous

    If you are injured in an accident, you may receive a quick offer from an insurance company. Often, the offer will be an easy $500.00. Many people snatch up the $500.00, only to find that several weeks later they are still aching, still unable to move their neck, and still in pain. They may need physical therapy, chiropractic treatment, or worse, they may need surgery. When they call the...

  • Homeowner's Insurance Covers More Than Just Your Home

    Michael Myers | May 25, 2006 3:35 PM | 0 Comments
    Category: Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall)

    Did you know that homeowner's insurance covers more than just your home? Homeowner's insurance usually covers liability claims, medical payments to a third party, and legal costs if a liability claim is brought against you. My last post talked about dog bites. Well, even if your family dog bites someone, your homeowner's insurance will likely pay their medical costs and your legal costs if...

  • Even Good Dogs Bite

    Michael Myers | May 24, 2006 9:48 AM | 0 Comments
    Category: Miscellaneous

    According to MSNBC and Reuters, even good dogs may bite, especially children. Children are particularly vulnerable to dog bites. Children are not experienced around animals, and may miss cues telling them to stay away from an animal. Children are also smaller, and a bite will inflict more damage on a tiny arm than a large one.MSNBC reports that:More than 4.7 million Americans are bitten by...

  • Cruise Ship Injuries

    Michael Myers | May 22, 2006 3:19 PM | 0 Comments
    Category: Miscellaneous

    Cruise ships have been under fire lately. It seems that everyone is getting sick, getting injured, or even getting killed on cruise ships. What happens when you cram thousands of people on a big boat and send them out to sea with a lot of alcohol?The answer is - a lot of different things happen. Most people have a lot of fun. Unfortunately, for some, they are suddenly trapped in a hellish...

  • Bausch & Lomb Pulls Product Permanently

    Michael Myers | May 19, 2006 9:48 AM | 0 Comments
    Category: Miscellaneous

    You may have seen Bausch & Lomb's CEO Ron Zarelli on TV lately. Ron tells consumers that Bausch & Lomb has pulled its "ReNu Moisture Lock Plus" solution from shelves permanently. He indicates that the link between Fusarium Keratitis and the Bausch and Lomb product cannot be disproved. Ron is pretty vague about this...He does mention Bausch & Lomb's new "Wear & Care" program. The program is...

  • Dangerous Windows

    Michael Myers | May 12, 2006 9:45 AM | 0 Comments
    Category: Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall)

    The incidences of children falling from windows is higher than you would expect. According to the Riley Hospital for Children, about 5,000 children are injured every year from falling from windows. To ensure your children's safety, see these tips to prevent falls.Many young families live in apartment buildings and rental homes. You should make sure that the windows in your building are safe...

  • Contingency Fees and Costs

    Michael Myers | May 02, 2006 10:14 AM | 0 Comments
    Category: Miscellaneous

    Imagine this:You were just injured in an automobile accident. Your medical bills are mounting. To make matters worse, you can't work. Then, the insurance company calls and offers you $500.00 to settle your claim. You need advice, but what do you do, you can't afford a lawyer at a time like this! That's where the contingency fee agreement comes in.The contingency fee agreement allows people...

  • Teen Partying Leads to Deadly Crashes

    Michael Myers | May 01, 2006 10:49 AM | 1 Comments
    Category: Automobile Accidents

    The Tacoma News Tribune reported today that two separate accidents involving a death and four serious injuries occurred after a teen party in Enumclaw.Apparently, the teens and young adults were drinking and partying outdoors on Mud Mountain, in front of a large bonfire. The police received the first call around 11:00 pm, and the second call around 2:30 am. It is believed that both groups of...

  • Fusarium Keratitis - Dangerous Eye Infection

    Michael Myers | May 01, 2006 10:24 AM | 0 Comments
    Category: Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall)

    Everybody is talking about Fusarium Keratitis - but what is it? The American Optometric Association provides some insight. The symptoms of Fusarium Keratitis include:-Blurred Vision-Red and painful eye that does not improve when the contact lens is removed-Increased sensitivity to light-Excessive tearing or dischargeWe have been following this story for a few weeks now.Attorney Joseph...

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