Miscellaneous

• No Insurance? Permanent Loss of License

  Brent Adams | August 25, 2007 8:37 AM | 0 CommentsRaleigh, NC

  Most people are aware that liability insurance is compulsory in North Carolina. Each owner of an automobile is required by law to have liability insurance which pays a minimum of $30,000.00 to anyone injured as a result of a negligent driving.The insurance is tied to the car, not the driver.The driver, however, could lose his operator's license permanently if he is driving a car that is not...

• Use of a Walker Leads to Workers' Compensation Benefits

  Brent Adams | August 25, 2007 8:31 AM | 0 CommentsFayetteville, NC

  The North Carolina Court of Appeals has recently upheld a decision of the North Carolina Industrial Commission awarding workers' compensation benefits to a worker who was in need of a walker to get around.In this case, the injured worker was able to return to work but for the fact that the employer would not allow anyone to come to work with a walker.The Court of Appeals ruled that the injured...

• Nursing Home Neglect Runs Rampant

  Scott Kappes | August 25, 2007 8:00 AM | 0 CommentsGalveston Bay, TX

  Today a former nursing home employee became the 12th person to admit neglecting residents at the Jennifer Matthew Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, in Rochester, NY. The certified nurse's assistant plead guilty in court to charges of willful violation of health laws and falsifying records in regards to the elderly patient with dementia.In all there were 14 employees were charged in the...

• Two Pit Bulls Attack Woman in Her Home

  Greg Owen | August 24, 2007 7:57 PM | 0 CommentsGlendale, CA

  A woman was sleeping in bed on Tuesday morning next to her neighbors Jack Russell terrier when suddenly, without warning, two pit bulls belonging to her neighbor came into her house and attacked both her and the little dog she had with her. The last thing you would expect while in your own bed is a dog attack by the neighbors dogs.She tried to shot them, but unfortunately her gun gammed. They...

• Ameriquest Accused of Excessive Fees & Altered Terms

  Chrissie Cole | August 24, 2007 4:40 PM | 0 CommentsMontgomery, AL

  Stemming back as far as 2005 and earlier, Ameriquest Mortgage has been facing lawsuits from over 29 states nationwide over allegations of deceptive sales practices.In August 2005, Ameriquest announced they had reached a tentative $325 million settlement for customers who alleged the subprime lender charged them excessive fees and changed the agreed terms on their loans when they went to sign the...

• Microsoft Says XBox 360 Driving Wheel May Overheat

  Sandy Grinnell | August 24, 2007 4:20 PM | 0 CommentsOrlando, FL

  Microsoft is working with the Consumer Product Safety Commission on a problem reported with its XBox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel. Although no injuries or damages have been reported, approximately 50 consumers have reported excessive heat and smoke coming from the wheel when the unit is plugged into an electrical outlet. No problems have occurred when operated on batteries alone.Microsoft has a...

• Alex Sink Habló acerca de la Expiración de la ley de Protección de Lesiones Personales

  Evan Rosen | August 24, 2007 3:02 PM | 0 CommentsFort Lauderdale, FL

  En una carta de Agosto 19, 2007, dirigida al períodico Palm Beach Post, el oficial principal financiero del estado, Alex Sink, habló acerca de la ley de protección de lesiones personales (P.I.P por sus insignias en Inglés). El dijo que en su mente la ley "P.I.P" expirará el 1ro de Octubre. Ademas, dijo que el apoya el principio de la ley "P.I.P", y, en especial, cualquier plan de seguro...

• Toy Recalls Incite Reaction From Wal-Mart

  Scott Kappes | August 24, 2007 2:12 PM | 0 CommentsGalveston Bay, TX

  After a slew of recent toy recalls Wal-Mart is stepping up their independent toy safety testing. Almost 19 million Chinese made toys have been recalled in recent weeks and retail giant has initiated new policy in the wake. They will be reexamining the documentation on the toys they already have on the shelves, in addition to increasing new independent testing buy 50 percent. This is an effort to...

• Quality is not the issue with recalled toys

  Scott Kappes | August 24, 2007 2:01 PM | 0 CommentsHouston, TX

  Earlier this month toy giant Mattel Inc. recalled over 18 million Chinese made toys. The toys were not recalled for poor craftsmanship but questionable manufacturing products. Mattel did initiate a voluntary toy recalls and has taken responsibility for the defects.Many of the toys were contaminated by the use of lead based paint which could pose a very serious health risk to children if...

• Progressive Insurance Spies on Church Group

  Ed Smith | August 24, 2007 1:58 PM | 0 CommentsSacramento, CA

  An unbelievable story to some, but just old hat to attorney's who deal with Progressive Insurance and their outrageous behavior almost every day.Today, it was reported that detectives hired by Progressive Insurance became members of the Southside Christian Fellowship Church in Atlanta in August 2005 in order to get damaging information on two church members involved in a traffic accident.The...