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Rampant abuse in nursing home

admin — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:43:50 +0000

State authorities are closing a Jacksonville nursing home because of abusive conditions – a measure so rare that local authorities can’t remember it ever happening here. This facility is one in which a known sex offender raped a comatose woman and inspection reports back to at least 2008 document out-of-control patients who became violent. One recent AHCA report resulted in 257 deficiencies. But the final straw came during a February investigation, when it found some residents were hitting other residents, falling repeatedly and attempting to escape, including one resident that got as far as St. Johns County and another that attempted to climb the exterior fence.

It is saddening and truly unfortunate to hear that such extraordinary measures are being taken to stop the ongoing abuse and neglect in a Jacksonville nursing home. As a community, we need to work harder to immediately hold nursing homes responsible when there has been abuse or neglect. It is often, sadly, the most vulnerable, that need our protection. If you feel a loved one has been the victim of abuse or neglect in this or any other nursing home, please contact us…

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Declaration of Independence

admin — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:55:56 +0000

Lest we forget, it is important for all of us to re-read or even read for the first time the document that forged our Independence. As we approach the July 4th holiday, we should spend a moment remembering all the struggles and sacrifices our forefather’s went through to make the United States a great country. Share this with your children and explain a real piece of American history.

The Declaration of Independence: A Transcription

IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776.

The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen United States of America,

When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.–That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, –That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.–Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world.

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UH OH SPAGHETTIO’S

admin — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:58:23 +0000

Here’s a link to a recently announced recall of Spaghettio’s. Looks like most of the recalled cans are the ones containing MEATBALLS. There is a high health risk due to UNDERCOOKED MEAT in the children’s favorite (at least to my 3 kids) meal in a can.

Check out the link and dispose of those Spaghettio’s cans in your pantry.

UH OH SPAGHETTIO’S

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Where’s my check?

admin — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:40:28 +0000

Social Security to Phase Out Paper Checks.

The Treasury Department announced that Social Security will stop issuing paper checks on March 1, 2013, at which point all payments will be made electronically. New enrollees to Social Security programs, including Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income, will no longer be able to receive benefits via paper checks beginning March 1 2011. Existing beneficiaries will have until March 1, 2013 to switch. After March 1, 2013, all Social Security payments will be deposited electronically to a person’s bank account or to a beneficiary’s government issued debit card.

It is estimated that this switch will save the Federal Government $300 million over the first five years and $125 million each following year. It now costs $1 overall to cut and mail a check and only 10 cents for a direct deposit. The Treasury Department issues more than 135 million benefit checks annually.

If you have any questions please contact Attorney Mark Papa in our Jacksonville, FL office.

Earn a quick $100

admin — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 18:09:16 +0000

Take your GM car in for a recall and they’ll fix it and give you some cash.

General Motors is recalling 1.5 million cars from the 2007-2009 model years because of a problem with a heated washer fluid system that could trigger a fire.

GM says they will disable the feature and provide the vehicle owners and lessees with a $100 compensation. Owners can take their vehicles to the dealership to have the heated washer fluid module removed and the washer fluid hoses rerouted.

Infant death prompts recall

admin — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:41:21 +0000

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission in cooperation with Sprout Stuff of Texas has announced a recall of their infant ring slings. Sadly this is due to the wrongful death of a ten day old boy while in the Sprout Stuff ring sling.

Sprout Stuff is notifying the consumers directly.

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Help reduce Jacksonville car accidents

admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 18:09:57 +0000

As the Memorial Day weekend and the end of the school year quickly approach us, the roads will be filled with younger less experienced drivers. Instead of sitting in a classroom, young kids will be headed to the beach, the local malls and just going to hang out with friends and family. Some out driving on their own for the first time.

We can all keep an eye out for these less experienced drivers and help ensure that they don’t cause an accident or become the victim of a Jacksonville car accident. No one wants their summer or for that matter anytime ruined by the far reaching effects of an auto accident or the injuries resulting from that accident.

This time of year is also a good time to remind people of the hazards of drinking and driving, using your cell phone or texting while driving, and driving while over-tired on those long vacation road trips. At least it looks like gas prices will cooperate this year so we can all afford that family vacation.

Take a moment to remind friends and family about the importance of safe driving and giving your full attention to the roadway and those vehicles around you. Take a deep breath and relax – you’ll enjoy the summer more and have a much better chance of arriving all in one piece to where ever it is you decide to go.

Have a great Memorial Day weekend and enjoy the upcoming summer months (safely) from all the lawyers and staff at Harrell & Harrell, PA - your Jacksonville personal injury team

Child’s Death Prompts Product Recall

admin — Tue, 18 May 2010 15:17:34 +0000

The deaths of two children have prompted Family Dollar Stores, Inc in conjunction with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to announce the recall of close to two million toy dart guns.

Family Dollar received reports of two asphyxiation deaths of a nine year old and ten year old boy. The soft pliable darts can be inhaled into the throat and prevent a person from breathing. Please click on the recall link for more information including pictures of the recalled product which was sold exclusively by Family Dollar from 2005 until 2009.

Yamaha ATV recall

admin — Fri, 14 May 2010 14:45:20 +0000

Yamaha Motor Corporation, in conjunction with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), has voluntarily issued a safety recall for approximately twenty thousand Yamaha ATV’s – the non power steering versions of the Grizzly 550 and Grizzly 700.

Apparently the steering column support assembly can crack and fail potentially causing serious personal injury to riders. There have been 19 incidents so far.

ATV owners should immediately stop using the vehicle and contact their local Yamaha dealer for a free repair.

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Fire and burn hazard recall

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 18:58:44 +0000

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission in conjunction with Imagine Nation Books Ltd. have recalled the “Fly Dragonfly” or “Queen Bee” remote-controlled helicopters because it is a potential fire and burn hazard to the user.

Most toys should not generate enough heat from their batteries to create flames but this toy has done just that on numerous occasions. Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company for a full refund.