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Sort by date 16,482 pages found matching <a href=""></a>- Variable Annuities Not Necessarily Suitable for Everyone
Dec-11-13 Bellingham, WA For any investor, the best things to hear about an investment like variable annuities is that they are “relatively safe” and “guaranteed income.” Even an unseasoned investor’s ears perk up when they hear those phrases. But just because a variable annuity is marketed as relatively safe with a guaranteed incom... - What’s Good Enough for Social Security Not Good Enough for Unum
Dec-10-13 Orlando, FL Teresa didn’t apply for Unum or Unum Provident disability benefits in a timely manner so she was immediately denied Unum long-term disability insurance. But social security approved her claim right away, without an appeal. “I am so upset with all that money I paid out in Unum premiums, especially after reading that Unum has done... - Anti-Seizure Drug Linked to Stevens Johnson Syndrome: FDA
Dec-5-13 Washington, DC On Tuesday, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released its latest safety warning with regard to a medication and a potential link to Stevens Johnson Syndrome , the rare but debilitating skin condition that can be likened to serious burns. The drug at issue is the anti-seizure medication ONFI (clobazam), manufactured by Lund... - LawyersandSettlements.com Interviews Elder Financial Abuse Attorney Regarding Elderly Financial Fraud
Dec-9-13 With an aging population, the potential exists for elderly Americans to either put their financial trust in unscrupulous advisors thereby leading to financial elder abuse, or to relinquish management of their assets to family members who then take advantage of the elderly individual’s trust. As an elder financial abuse attorney, Phil Brown has seen it... - Ski Hill Lawsuit Results in Settlement
Dec-9-13 Genoa Township, MI Now that the snow is falling in some areas, thoughts of fun and recreation turn from amusement parks to ski hills , and with that change comes a focus on the safety at ski hills. Following a summer that saw some devastating theme park accidents, and related lawsuits, thrill seekers are encouraged to be careful while on the slopes. Of... - The Jury Still Out on Accutane
Dec-9-13 Tacoma, WA Larry’s teenage daughter took Amnesteem (the generic equivalent of Accutane ) for acne. One year later she has been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, a serious side effect that has been linked to the acne drug. A number of studies indicate that isotretinoin (brand name Accutane, Amnesteem, Claravis and Sotret) is linked to a number... - Ottawa Theme Park Hit with Back and Neck Injury Lawsuit
Dec-8-13 Ottawa, ON While the cold weather puts an obvious damper on certain outdoor activities for those living in the northern states, the coming Christmas and New Years break provides a chance for families in southern states to enjoy water parks and other water-themed pursuits. Unfortunately, sometimes a back and neck injury ruins the fun. In Canada&rsquo... - ER Overcharges: Sicker Leaving ER Than Arriving
Dec-7-13 Boulder, CO Andrea wound up in the ER with a respiratory issue but left with high anxiety and a severe headache along with a bill for outrageous emergency room overcharges . “Getting slapped with these ER costs just about caused me to hyperventilate,” she says. Andrea arrived at her local hospital’s ER by ambulance after calling 911... - BBB Reports Debt Collector Harassment Complaints Up 58 Percent
Dec-7-13 Washington, DC The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is that venerable consumer group known for rating companies, businesses and corporations doing commerce in America, and in so doing providing a snapshot to the consumer of the company they’re dealing with. Lately, the BBB has begun to comment on the thorny issue of bill collector harassment . The... - Number of Operating Room Injuries Linked to Robot Surgery Reportedly Increasing
Nov-20-13 Washington, DC Patients who have suffered an operating room injury during robotic surgery may not be surprised by reports that the number of robot-related surgical injuries is on the rise. Concerns about injuries linked to robotic surgery are conveyed in da Vinci robot lawsuits, alleging patients were seriously harmed because of the use of the robot du... - Allegedly Owed Ohio Overtime Could Extend Back Three Years
Dec-6-13 Akron, OH The basic tenets of Ohio Employment and the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) holds that hourly workers, who toil more than the requisite number of hours in any given day, or days in a workweek, are entitled to overtime. To that end, workers at a manufacturing facility in Bellevue, Ohio, have launched an overtime lawsuit over allegation... - New Debt Collection Regulations Under Consideration
Nov-27-13 Pittsburgh, PA Debt collector harassment is already illegal in the United States, but laws have not stopped bill collector harassment from occurring. Every day, more people complain about being harassed by people attempting to collect on bills, regardless of whether the debts claimed are actually owed. Debt collector lawsuits have been filed, alleging c... - Bad Faith Insurance Lawsuit Filed Over Credit Disability Insurance
Dec-5-13 Charleston, WV A bad faith insurance lawsuit has been filed against two companies, alleging policyholders had their disability claims wrongfully terminated. The terminated disability claim allegedly affected the policyholders’ mortgage and was meant to cover mortgage payments for a certain amount of time, but was terminated early. According to... - Pre-Settlement Lawsuit Funding Is Helping Grandparents Care for Three Young Children
Dec-5-13 Auto accident pre-settlement funding from Lawsuit Financial is making life a little easier for one family. Almost a year after a fatal auto accident claimed the life of a young woman, a wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against the negligent driver. According to police, a teen was driving a stolen truck at a high rate of speed when he failed to stop... - Following Suit: Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit Updates
Nov-26-13 Some 35,000 transvaginal mesh lawsuits filed against the device manufacturers allege the products are defective and have resulted in severe health issues, ranging from pain during sex, to erosion of vaginal tissue, infection, and even death. The mesh is surgically implanted for treatment of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) or urinary incontinence. How... - Zyprexa Side Effects in Youth Concerning
Nov-30-13 Seattle, WA Patients taking medications understand that there is a risk of side effects, but when those medications put their health at risk, they question whether the benefits of the drugs outweigh the risks. Zyprexa side effects , which reportedly include a risk of weight gain and a suggested link between Zyprexa and diabetes, concern some researchers... - Paul Walker Car Accident Investigation Under Way
Dec-4-13 Santa Clarita, CA Investigations into the car accident that killed actor Paul Walker, star of “Fast & Furious”, are underway, with the probe now focused on the speed at which the Porch Carrera 2005 GT was traveling. According to Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office, speed was a factor in the car crash: a 45 mph speed limit sign was a... - Asbestos Cancer and Lung Cancer Connected for Former Kent Smokers
Dec-4-13 Greensboro, NC Columnist Joe Nocera writing in the New York Times December 3 came down hard on lung cancer lawsuits that claim exposure to asbestos, spinning lung cancer into asbestos cancer . His position is that with the dangers of smoking well-known, successfully litigating lung cancer cases is a tough go, so lawyers have attempted to find a connec... - The Glucosamine Game and Your Pets
Nov-29-13 Encino, CA The glucosamine industry does about $2 billion annually in sales around the world. Most of it, of course, is sold to humans suffering from osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease symptomized by joint pain and limited motion in use of the hands or knees. The industry suggests that glucosamine supplements, and the related material chondro... - FDA Eases Warnings For Avandia
Nov-29-13 Washington, DC Earlier this week, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it is requiring the removal of certain restrictions on prescribing and use of the diabetes drug Avandia (rosiglitazone). The move is designed to reflect new information regarding the cardiovascular risk of the medicine. The FDA states that their actions are consiste...