Here’s a link to a video presentation on how to get more bang for your buck at the gas pumps.
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Save money on gas
Apr 26
Heat and Your Health
Apr 11
If you live in the South, this past weekend was a reminder of how hot it can get. Thankfully it looks like today will be our last really hot day for a bit. We all can do ourselves a favor by acclimating to the summer heat slowly. Heat illness can come on you like a ton of bricks and be fatal if not treated properly. Everyone likes to think of themselves as tough enough to work outside especially if you’ve lived down here for any length of time but in reality we are all susceptible to the heat and humidity.
Two of the more severe heat illnesses are heat stroke and heat exhaustion. I won’t bore you with my details on handling heat emergencies mostly because I’m not qualified. Here’s a great article I ran across that can explain the signs, symptoms and proper treatment of heat stroke and exhaustion.
Also, don’t forget to take precautions for your pets by ensuring they have shelter from the heat and a plentiful clean source of fresh water.
Water Safety
Mar 29
Spring is officially here and the warmer weather has come with it (except for this week)! My kids have been in the pool a lot already and the pool time will only increase from here.
Since I’ve worked in the personal injury business for years, I am usually very focused on safety around my home and while we are out and about BUT it only takes an instant of inattention for something bad to happen. Reeducate yourself on what you should do in the event of water-related accident. Make sure your entire household knows that safety is a team effort. Ensure any safety-related equipment is in good working order. It may have been months since you last laid eyes on that life ring/preserver.
If there is any question about whether something is working properly, get it checked out by a professional.
Here’s to a safe and enjoyable spring/summer season. Get out and enjoy the outdoors with friends and family but BE SAFE!
Toyota Recalls Even More
Feb 24
Guess what? Toyota is recalling another 2 million vehicles for accelerator issues. They are really getting good at recalling cars. I won’t bore you with my version of the story so here’s a link .
If you’ve been injured by a faulty / recalled product, give us a call or send us an e-mail .
Car accident questions
Feb 16
Have you recently been in a car accident? Injured or not, people have lots of unanswered questions about what to do and how to do it. There are lots of backyard cross the fence experts out there that help foster all the bad information about car accidents, injuries, insurance companies and attorneys.
Most folks have no understanding of the basic Florida auto insurance requirements and what their coverages do and for whom. Try explaining to a parent of a grown child still living at home why their own auto insurance has to pay for their child’s medical bills after the child gets in a car accident while riding with a buddy.
Regardless of fault, there are certain questions we ask people to help determine who is going to pay the injured person’s medical bills and lost wages. You should hear the feedback I have heard over the years. Some people get irate, some are still confused even after I have tried to explain it until I am blue in the face while others just say OK!
If you have questions concerning your car accident or auto insurance, call us or send an e-mail through our website. I promise to try to answer all your questions and you won’t even get to see me turn blue.
Give us a call
The US CPSCin conjunction with Lasko Products has issued a recall of over 100,000 portable heaters due to a faulty electrical connection. This recall caught my eye because I have one out on my back porch for all my animals.
Thirty-six reports were received by Lasko of the faulty electrical connection overheating. Luckily, no personal injury has been reported in conjunction with the reports received by Lasko.
Contact Lasko for a free replacement heater. Stop using the defective product immediately.
For all your personal injury and social security needs, please contact the injury team at Harrell & Harrell, PA
Not Again Toyota
Jan 26
They are at it again – Toyota Motor Co that is!
Toyota is recalling another 1.7 million vehicles worldwide in addition to the huge number of already recalled automobiles over the last couple of years. Their recall is for a potentially dangerous fuel leak issue.
For further info from the manufacturer – click here. If you have been injured in any way due to the defective Toyota products or any other defective product, feel free to call us or contact us online.
Help prevent cervical cancer
Jan 11
Just wanted to share this article I found from the CDC on helping prevent cervical cancer – what they call the preventable gynecologic cancer.
All women are at risk for cervical cancer, occurring mostly in women over age 30. According to CDC, most cases are “easily preventable with regular screening tests and follow-up”.
SCREENING : two tests can help find it early or prevent it altogether
1. Pap test or Pap Smear looks for precancerous cell changes
2. HPV test – detects the virus that can lead to the precancerous cell changes
HPV Vaccines: there are several vaccines available that protect against the types of HPV that most commonly cause cervical cancer. Two are approved by the USFDA – Cervarix and Gardasil.
Other prevention steps
1. Don’t smoke
2. Use condoms
3. Limit your sexual partners
For more information, read the CDC article and/or contact your gynecologist.
Handlebar recall
Jan 5
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in conjunction with Salsa Cycles of Quality Bicycle Products have recalled over 6500 handlebar stems.
These stems were typically sold as aftermarket parts for bicycles through various bicycle retailers and online outlets. The two models involved are the CroMoto S.U.L. 25.4 and 26.0 threadless handlebar stems and all CroMoto S.U.L. 26.0 quill handlebar stems sold as individual aftermarket units after April 1, 2010. They are black in color and have Salsa printed on the exterior.
The Salsa stems can fail and lead to significant personal injury. If you, a family member or someone you know has been injured by the manufacturer’s negligence, please contact us immediately so we may advise you and assist you in being compensated for your pain and suffering.
If your bicycle has one of these handlebar stems, stop using it immediately and contact a Salsa retailer for a refund. Do not return the defective product if you have been injured by it. It may be needed as proof in your personal injury case.
Here’s a link to the CPSC recall info
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Social Security checks
Dec 27
A quick update from our lead Social Security attorney, Mark Papa, in our Jacksonville office on the phasing out of paper checks by the Social Security Administration (SSA).
The SSA has settled on the dates when Social Security recipients will no longer be able to receive their benefits by mail.
New recipients will have to accept paperless payments starting May1, 2011, three months later than originally proposed.
Those already receiving Social Security benefits will have until March1, 2013 to make to make the switch to either direct deposit or debit card.
The SSA estimates that $1 billion will be saved over the next decade from phasing out paper checks.
The Social Security Administration will allow people who are 90 and over to continue receiving paper checks.
If we can assist you with your claim for SSD or SSI, please contact us.