Sometimes you get bad advice even from the Social Security office
A friend of mine contacted me a few days ago. A long-time friend of hers was looking into filing for disability benefits. Actually, he had been considering filing for about three years, which was part of the problem (if your condition is severe enough that it makes it difficult for you to engage in and do work activity, "thinking" about applying for disability may simply amount to a very huge
Suit Filed for Man Injured in Chemical Plant Explosion
At Arnold & Itkin, we recognize both the danger and the necessity of industrial work. While we believe that plants explode far more often than they should, we know that working in manufacturing and chemical processing is a dangerous occupation by nature. That’s why, when workers are needlessly injured due to negligence, we fight so passionately on their behalf. The case our firm filed today is one such case. Our newest client was a victim of an explosion at a chemical plant in Pasadena, Texas. One of the factors that led to his injuries was a defective product, so we are holding the manufacturer of the product accountable for their poor manufacturing or design. Ultimately, this case is about doing what’s right. Our client was …
Girl Hit By Pickup Truck In Gages Lake
There was a pedestrian accident Friday afternoon (May 27, 2016) in Gages Lake (unincorporated Lake County) in which a 12-year-old girl was critically injured. According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, the accident happened at 2:43 p.m. at Gages Lake and Almond Roads. According to the results of a preliminary investigation, at that time a Chevrolet pickup truck was traveling eastbound on Gages Lake Road with a green light and struck the 12-year-old girl who was walking southbound and attempting to cross Gages Lake Road. The driver of the pickup truck was unable to avoid hitting the girl. The girl was taken to Condell Hospital in Libertyville for treatment of her accident injuries, and then flown to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn. Her …
How you can remove a Mugshot from Google
Submitted by Reputation Stars. Google is very good about serving accurate information to users. Too good, it seems. Mugshots can be a very thorny issue for some people. A minor offense might not jeopardize your career, but it can lead to public embarrassment among friends and colleagues. We were all young once, and all of us made mistakes. Most of us learned from those mistakes and there is no reason you need to continue suffering for something done years ago. If your mugshot has been posted to Google, there may be a way to help you. Talk to the Source The first step is to go directly to the website in question. Look for a contact form, an email address or anything else you can use to …
Canada’s plans to legalize marijuana contravene UN’s international conventions
The Canadian government’s plan to legalize marijuana contravenes its current legal obligations to the United Nation’s international drug-control conventions, states a commentary in CMAJ (Canadian…
Sizing up the iPhone SE
Read some of the comments on the internet and you might think that Apple took a step backwards. Who wants a smaller phone? Samsung and other phone makers kept saying make a bigger phone. They jumped on the size queen boat. Apple went larger with the 6. So why go backwards? I, for one, love […]
Forklift safety, OSHA robot standards, more
Forklifts And Lifting Equipment Safety TipsDo your employees know the correct procedures to follow when a forklift hits a pallet? Have you designated pedestrian walkways with floor marking tape? Are speed limits posted? Review these four forklift safety tips to be sure your facility is a safe forklift zone.OSHA Setting Standards for Sites with RobotsSure, robots may be programmed for safe, predictable behavior but that doesn’t mean they’re not a hazard to those around them. Like any large heavy machinery that potentially requires a large clearance, they can be a hazard. That’s of course where OSHA steps in. OSHA and NIOSH are working on guidelines for the safety of those who work around robots. Here’s what to expect.Are your safety signs working?By putting some …
Protecting Against Fraudulent Car Repairs
Car accidents can be extremely devastating and frustrating experiences, especially when your vehicle is severely damaged. On top of suffering injuries, worrying about getting our car fixed may seem like an overwhelming feat at the moment. However, it is important that you take the necessary precautions to ensure you not only get the vehicle repairs you need, but that you avoid fraudulent and faulty repair work. If your car isn’t taken care of properly following an accident, it could be more prone to cause future accidents and results in more complications down the road. That is why it is essential for you to find a trustworthy and reputable mechanic or shop to take care of your car damage. Determining a Mechanic’s Reliability One simple way …
Death of woman at TH Kangan: Relatives allege medical ‘negligence’, demand … – GreaterKashmir.com
GreaterKashmir.comDeath of woman at TH Kangan: Relatives allege medical 'negligence', demand …GreaterKashmir.comAlleging medical negligence, relatives of a woman who died after delivering a baby at Trauma Hospital Kangan staged protest on Friday, demanding probe into the incident. The woman identified as Khatija Begum (35) wife of Ghulam Muhammad Lone of …Women dies of 'medical negligence' in Central Kashmir; probe orderedKashmir Dispatchall 3 news articles »
Four Injured In Fullerton DUI Collision
At least four people were injured in a Fullerton car crash, which officials say, was caused by a suspected drunk driver. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the injury crash occurred after 50-year-old William Murray tried to turn his westbound Ford Excursion SUV left from Chapman Avenue onto Commonwealth Avenue the event of May 2, 2014. The SUV collided head-on with
Syracuse environmental company admits negligent release of asbestos – Syracuse.com
Syracuse.comSyracuse environmental company admits negligent release of asbestosSyracuse.comSYRACUSE, N.Y. — A Syracuse environmental laboratory has pleaded guilty to negligently releasing asbestos into the air. Certified Environmental Services Inc. pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count Monday in federal court in Utica. In 2010, a jury …
Jury Rules for Deloitte Over Insurance-Company Failures – Wall Street Journal
Jury Rules for Deloitte Over Insurance-Company FailuresWall Street JournalA jury has ruled that Deloitte & Touche LLP isn't liable in Florida's biggest-ever insurance-company collapse. The Florida Department of Financial Services didn't prove its claims that Deloitte was negligent in its audits for three insurance companies …and more »