Social Security Budget Problems and Politicians
As nearly 9 million Americans currently receiving Social Security disability benefits worry their benefits will be cut by as much as 20 percent in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2016, and millions more Americans who are currently applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are worried their applications will be denied, many politicians are using the predicted budgetary crisis as an opportunity to make speeches and get support in the upcoming presidential election. According to a recent news report from News Max, this issue has become so sensitive to those involved that Republican candidates in the presidential election may be forced to address the issue directly and propose concrete solutions. This is different than what we have seen so far, where prospective candidates for the office have only been …
DOL Signs Agreement with RI Department of Labor and Training
The agreement is a new effort by the agencies to work together to protect the rights of employees and level the playing field for responsible employers by reducing the practice of misclassification.
46,000 Harley-Davidson’s Recalled
46,000 Harley-Davidson’s Recalled Harley-Davidson recently issued a recall on nearly 46,000 motorcycles. According to an Associated Press article, certain models could stay in gear due to clutches that won’t fully disengage. Under the right circumstances, gas bubbles can cause the master cylinder in the clutch to lose its ability to fully disengage. If this happens, a rider could lose control of the bike, if it’s started in gear. Bikes that have been parked for an extended period of time are at an especially high risk of this happening. Listed below are the models that are currently being recalled by Harley-Davidson. Recalled Harley-Davidson 2014-2015 Models • Electra Glide • Ultra Limited • Police Electra Glide • Street Glide • Road Glide • Road King 27 Crashes Associated With…
Social Security Benefits Finally Awarded – Upon Death of Claimant
According to a recent news article from NBC 11, the husband of a woman suffering with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (commonly called “ALS” or “Lou Gehrig’s disease”) had been fighting with the United States Social Security Administration (SSA) for nearly a decade before benefits were finally awarded only days before his wife’s death.
Over 65,000 children in the U.S. are victims of medication errors
When young patients receive care from a medical professional, their parents rarely think that their children may be receiving improper medication….By: Howard Ankin
Defective Airbags: Filing a Product Liability Lawsuit
Over the past year, airbags have been in the news for many of the wrong reasons. Several automakers have been forced to issue recalls for defective airbags. The most prominent airbag recall involved nearly 8 million vehicles containing defective Takata airbags that potentially propel metal shrapnel upon deployment. Defective Airbags Most airbags are located inside the steering wheel or in the dashboard panel and are connected to a crash sensor. The sensor sends a signal to deploy the airbag when the vehicle is in a severe collision. The purpose of the airbag is to protect the driver and passengers, but in the case of defective airbags, they have been known to cause additional injuries that can be fatal. Malfunctioning Airbags Airbags deploy in a fraction of a second …
Orange County Motorcycle Accident Proves Fatal
Robert Baker, 70, was killed in an Orange County motorcycle accident after a vehicle struck him. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the fatal collision occurred on Antonio Parkway near El Prado in Rancho Santa Margarita. Officials say Baker was riding his motorcycle south on Antonio Parkway when he collided with the driver of a Toyota sedan who was trying to merge onto the road from El Prado. Baker was transported to an area hospital where
Protecting Your Parents Against Elderly Abuse
Every year, many of our nation’s elders are abused by those around them. It could be a neighbor or someone you know, or it could even be a family member. It can be a difficult situation if you find out that one of your parents has been the victim of abuse. Most people who go through this are angry and want some form of justice under state law. On the bright side, there is legislation established to protect the elderly from a variety of different forms of abuse, and lawyers are available to work with you to get the justice your family deserves. What Is Elderly Abuse? Abuse of the elderly comes in various forms from financial exploitation to emotional harassment. Here is a short list …