Car recalls are currently big in the news with General Motors recalling 1.6 million cars, but did you know there is a recall out for something as simple as a hope chest? The Cedar “hope” Chest, by Lane Home Furniture, automatically locks when it is closed. It was first recalled
Last week General Motors (GM) more than doubled a recall they had made earlier in the month by adding 842,000 more cars to the list. The recall issued is intended to fix a faulty key ignition switch that is linked to several fatal car crashes. According to GM, a heavy
The “Limitations in Medical Payments (LIMP)” bill has been filed in both chambers of the Florida Legislature. With these bills, plaintiffs will be restricted on how much they can ask for in medical damages depending on the case. If this LIMP bill is passed, it will change the way we
It’s happened to all of us – an unexpected slip or trip that leaves us “grounded” and in some cases, seriously injured. According to the National Safety Council, “falls are one of the leading causes of unintentional injuries in the United States, accounting for approximately 8.9 million visits to the
A couple of weeks ago, I received a call from a passenger on a cruise ship whose property was stolen while on board. After hearing her side of the story, I asked if she could send me her passenger ticket and agreement of passage. Low and behold, as with EVERY
Introduction In Florida, the question “do you have to give an engagement ring back?” is more than just a personal dilemma; it’s a legal matter that carries significant weight. Engagement rings are often symbols of love and commitment, but when relationships end, their fate can become a contentious issue. Knowing
While varicose veins are just plain annoying for many of us, you may not have known that they can be a good reason to apply for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits. You may be thinking I’m crazy, but after reading the ins and outs of varicose veins I think you
Back in October, a six-year-old boy drowned in a pool on the Carnival Victory. Earlier this month, it was reported that a four-year-old boy drowned and a six-year-old boy was revived, both on the Norwegian Breakaway. Apparently, the ship’s emergency medical team responded and administered CPR, but only the older
That is the golden question amidst proposed budget cuts from Congress and even the Pentagon. Last year Congress proposed trimming the annual cost of living adjustment (COLA) for working-age veterans by 1 percent. This year, the Pentagon is considering cutting subsidies it pays to military commissaries. American Legion National Commander
Veterans Affairs (VA) proposed changing how veterans are able to initiate appeals. The current application process is supposed to be so easy that a simple handwritten note will initiate the claims process. The major advantage of this process is that once a veteran is approved for benefits, he or she
