A report issued by the American Association for Justice, Tricks of the Trade: How Insurance Companies Deny, Delay, Confuse and Refuse, offers these tips for getting your insurance company to pay what it owes: • Read your policy carefully: Know exactly what is covered and how to appeal a denial by your insurance company. •…
GM recalled about 277,000 vehicles on Friday because of a potential defect in the shift lever that could cause a vehicle to roll away.GM said the recall involves 2009 model year versions of the Buick Enclave; Chevrolet Cobalt, HHR, Malibu and Traverse; GMC Acadia; Pontiac G5 and G6; and the Saturn Aura and Outlook. GM…
The Washington Post (3/13, Layton) reports, “More than half the baby shampoo, lotions and other infant care products analyzed by” Campaign for Safe Cosmetics “were found to contain trace amounts of two chemicals that are believed to cause cancer, the organization said Thursday.” However, “the chemicals, both characterized as probable carcinogens by the Environmental Protection…
GENERAL INFORMATION If the operator of a golf cart of LSV were to commit a traffic infraction like running a stop sign, crossing over two lanes of traffic to make a left turn, speed greater than 20 mph (golf cart) 25 mph (LSV), the operator could be issued a traffic citation. Remember, golf carts and…
To protect yourself financially against damage or injury from an uninsured (UM) or underinsured motorist (UIM), you must buy adequate amounts of UM/UIM coverage, according to the Insurance Information Institute. A new study by the Insurance Research Council indicates that there is a strong correlation between the percentage of uninsured motorists and the unemployment rate….
Even the cuddliest, fuzziest, sweetest pup can bite. Most people are bitten by their own dog or one they know. Unwisely, some owners actually promote aggression in their dogs or allow aggression to go unchecked. From nips to bites to actual attacks, dog bites are a serious problem. Dog bite victims requiring medical attention in…
Using a trampoline is promoted as fun. But the growing popularity of trampolines among eight year-olds to adults is resulting in a dramatic increase in serious injuries – including broken necks, spinal cord injuries, and disabling head traumas, many of which result in permanent paralysis as well as death. In addition, trampolines are responsible for…
Swimming and diving accidents can occur in residential swimming pools, hotel swimming pools, public swimming pools, water parks, beach accidents and other such places. Swimming pools present an especially dangerous hazard for toddlers and small children when they are left uncovered or unsupervised. Tragically, drowning in swimming pools is one of the leading causes of…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious public health problem in the United States. Each year, traumatic brain injuries contribute to a substantial number of deaths and cases of permanent disability. Recent data shows that, on average, approximately 1.4 million people sustain a traumatic…
BLUFFTON – U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown used Monday’s two-year anniversary of the Bluffton University bus crash in Atlanta to push for stronger safety legislation for motorcoaches. The anniversary also brought news of an Allen County court ruling that the two insurance companies for the school cannot be held liable for the accident. The fatal crash…