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What You Should Know About Hurricanes

Posted on 01. Feb, 2010 by Admin.

Hurricanes and cyclones are measured through the use of a system that employs five category descriptions. Those categories are based on the barometric pressure recorded at the storm’s center, wind speeds and storm surge. Hurricanes designated as Category 3 and above are classified as “major hurricanes” by the U.S. National Hurricane Center.
Weather agencies generally use [...]

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Trust Law

Posted on 01. Feb, 2010 by Admin.

In legal terms, a trust consists of an arrangement regarding management of property for the use and/or benefit of another party. The managing entity can be in the form of one or more persons or an organization. The property involved, can either be tangible or intangible. The creator of the trust is called the “settlor” [...]

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White Collar Crimes

Posted on 28. Jan, 2010 by Admin.

Unfortunately, white collar crimes are increasing rapidly due to the economic strain and advances in technology.  Americans are suffering tremendously as a result of the increase in these types of crimes as they put our economic situation under even more strain.
What Is A White Collar Crime?
The short definition for a white collar crime is a [...]

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Workplace Injuries

Posted on 28. Jan, 2010 by Admin.

Employers put a certain amount of their paychecks into an insurance plan that will cover any workers compensation payments.   Along with income tax and federal taxes, employers have to pay insurance fees by having them deducted from their paychecks or making payments on a schedule.  In return for their payments the insurance company concurs that [...]

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Slip, Trip, or Fall Accidents

Posted on 28. Jan, 2010 by Admin.

Personal injuries caused by accidents such as slips, trips, or falls are very common and can happen anywhere you find a slippery floor, uneven surface, or an object that is obstructing a pathway. There are many reasons these accidents occur. Some of example situations of safety measures include:

Uneven roads and sidewalks have been known to [...]

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Negligence and Abuse in Nursing Homes

Posted on 18. Dec, 2009 by Admin.

If you suspect abuse, get the names of all people involved in your loved one’s care.  Gather proof and documentation of any abusive situations.  Make sure your loved one receives proper medical care.  Take photos of any abuse related injuries.  Make sure to have an attorney that is experienced in nursing home abuse cases.
If abuse [...]

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Train and Railroad Accidents

Posted on 18. Dec, 2009 by Admin.

When trains collide with another obstacle or derail they can often leave a big mess. People not just on the train but around it can easily be injured. Injuries can range from anything from bruises to broken bones, burns, head injury, spinal injury to death.
Railroad accidents typically take a long time to settle. Investigations can [...]

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How to File a Personal Injury Claim

Posted on 18. Dec, 2009 by Admin.

If you have been the victim of one of the situations listed above and sustained one of the listed injuries, you may be entitled to compensation by the responsible party. However, you will also have the burden of proving that your injuries were the fault of another individual or entity, in order to receive benefits [...]

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Airbags and Car Safety

Posted on 18. Dec, 2009 by Admin.

Things to consider

Most cars do come with airbags. If you are concerned about the risks they carry you can pay to have them removed.
Standard instructions will warn you not to seat children under 12 or 13 in a passenger seat with an airbag
Never place a [...]

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Birth Control Products with Black Box Warnings

Posted on 17. Dec, 2009 by Admin.

Ortho Evra
Ortho Evra is a transdermal Patch which releases its hormones through the skin over a period of a week at a time. It contains ethinyl estrogen and norelgestromin. The black box warning clearly states that Ortho Evra delivers 60% more estrogen than the ‘normal’ pill. This highly increases the risk of developing blood clots. [...]

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