- Danny Feldman | May 29, 2009 4:20 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsThis is the fourth in a series of blogs regarding annoying or dangerous cycling behaviors. In Alabama, it is unlawful for cyclists to ride more than two abreast see Alabama Code Section 32-5A-263(b)...
- Danny Feldman | May 28, 2009 9:54 AM |
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MiscellaneousIt should go without saying, that in order to be safe on the road, you must be seen. Whenever a motorist strikes a cyclists, one of the most common refrains of the motorist is - something to the...
- Jon Lewis | May 28, 2009 8:12 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsHere is a little example of Alabama law which would probably irritate most people if they found themselves in the same situation. It involves a case decided by the Supreme Court of Alabama on May...
- Stuart McAtee | May 28, 2009 8:00 AM |
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MiscellaneousAccording to a story in Federaltimes.com, the executive branch will grow to more than 2 million civilian employees for the first time in 15 years, under President Barack Obama’s 2010 budget...
- Stuart McAtee | May 27, 2009 5:07 PM |
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MiscellaneousNow that tax season is over(for those who didn't file an extension), I'm sure the last thing most Americans want to discuss is another form from the government. However, this is a different kind of...
- Beth Scherer | May 27, 2009 9:58 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsIn my previous article, I discussed how nutrition plays a role in helping a person heal from an automobile accident. Today, I want to discuss the importance of exercise after an automobile...
- Danny Feldman | May 26, 2009 4:05 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsRecently, a bicyclist was pulled over in Shelby County by a sheriff’s deputy. He was threatened with a ticket for obstructing traffic. Apparently, the sheriff had not passed the cyclist as he...
- Danny Lehane | May 26, 2009 8:24 AM |
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MiscellaneousSometimes, if not most times, political affiliations should be left at the door when it comes to formulating policy for the greater good. Most politicians would as soon eat a hog snout souse pie as...
- Stuart McAtee | May 25, 2009 8:00 AM |
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MiscellaneousThe Associated Press is reporting a story out of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, where President Barack Obama says he likes the idea of increasing income limits for those receiving Social Security...
- Jon Lewis | May 24, 2009 4:55 PM |
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MiscellaneousThe Alabama Legislature recently passed a law which requires Judges to have minimum levels of experience before being eligible to run for office. Appellate Court Judges must have been a member of...
- Jon Lewis | May 23, 2009 10:35 AM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsThe State of Alabama settled a lawsuit with six (6) pharmaceutical companies according to the Birmingham News. InjuryBoard member, Beasley Allen, and the law firm of Hand Arendall settled six...
- Jon Lewis | May 22, 2009 5:47 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsIn Part 3, I discussed Dram Shop claims against bars, restaurants and package stores. In this part, I will explain that while this law attempts to protect those injured and killed as a result of...
- Danny Feldman | May 22, 2009 11:55 AM |
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MiscellaneousOn May 20 at 7:00 p.m. a couple of hundred cyclists of all abilities and from many varied backgrounds gathered together to ride a short, silent tribute dedicated to remembering their fellow cyclists...
- Danny Feldman | May 21, 2009 2:48 PM |
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MiscellaneousThe main reason why most motorists dislike (or hate, as the case may be) cyclists on the road is the perception (and probably, too often, the reality) that cyclists ignore traffic control devices -...
- Jan Boswell | May 21, 2009 10:39 AM |
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MiscellaneousMedication errors are the most common medical errors. Medication errors affect at least 1.5 million people every year. There have been some recent public medication errors such as the Heparin mix...
- Stuart McAtee | May 21, 2009 8:00 AM |
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Most disabled Americans do not have the ability to maintain their same standard of living they lived in prior to becoming disabled. This is due to lack of income, never ending medical...
- Danny Lehane | May 20, 2009 11:06 PM |
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MiscellaneousApparently but unbeknownst to me, I speak a second language and rather fluently at that. As best I can tell this incomprehensible second language starts in an initial meeting with a prospective...
- Beth Scherer | May 18, 2009 12:45 PM |
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Workplace InjuriesAutomobile accidents typically cause people a lot of emotional & physical stress. In my 18 years of chiropractic practice, I have found that when people focus on 4 areas of health, they are able...
- Stuart McAtee | May 18, 2009 8:00 AM |
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MiscellaneousIf you are a youth who is disabled, you probably have more questions than answers. If so, there is a super guide entitled Going to Work: A Guide to Social Security Benefits & Employment for...
- Danny Feldman | May 17, 2009 1:00 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsThis is the second in a six part series regarding dangerous and annoying cycling behaviors. Although motorists may not much care one way or another about cyclists who don't wear helmets, it should...
- Jon Lewis | May 16, 2009 3:35 PM |
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MiscellaneousNames may change, but the companies don't. In law school, we learned a phrase, Form over Substance. What's an example? You can call a table a chair, but it's still a table.
In the Birmingham News...
- Danny Feldman | May 15, 2009 2:47 PM |
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MiscellaneousI recently have completed a six part series on annoying and dangerous motorist behaviors and as promised, I now will start a six part series on the riding behaviors of cyclists that are annoying to...
- Stuart McAtee | May 14, 2009 8:00 AM |
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MiscellaneousAs we know, no government program is flawless and inefficiency can occur. I have written about the process for a disabled worker to apply for SSD benefits, and the length of time it takes for...
- Danny Lehane | May 13, 2009 5:21 PM |
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In my law practice I do not handle any bankruptcy cases. However, I can identify a train wreck. It does not take years of filing one bankruptcy case after another to recognize a financial...
- Stuart McAtee | May 11, 2009 8:00 AM |
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MiscellaneousWhen most people think of a disability, they think of a physical disability which disallows a person from working, thus perhaps qualifying for Social Security benefits through the Social Security...
- Jon Lewis | May 10, 2009 12:53 PM |
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Workplace DiscriminationHyundai was hit with a $5.79 million verdict last week for sexual harassment. The case was tried in federal court in Montgomery, Alabama. Alicia Haynes was the attorney for the plaintiff, Tammy...
- Danny Feldman | May 07, 2009 4:31 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsThis is the 6th and last blog in a series of blogs concerning annoying and dangerous motorist behaviors. The last behavior that will be discussed is pure harassment. Obviously this is an intentional...
- Jon Lewis | May 07, 2009 3:03 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsWhen will insurance companies learn? There was a lesson taught today by my partner, Danny Feldman. He represented a client in an accident caused by a teenage driver. The client had lost value on his...
- Stuart McAtee | May 07, 2009 8:00 AM |
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Miscellaneous When helping disabled clients and potential clients with disability claims, it has become obvious that a good portion of our society does not have a good grasp of their own financial situation...
- Danny Lehane | May 05, 2009 7:18 PM |
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Many motorists make what they think is a sound financial decision by electing not to purchase Uninsured/Underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage. I have represented many individuals that did...
- Stuart McAtee | May 04, 2009 8:00 AM |
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MiscellaneousFor many workers who have disabling conditions, beginning the application process can be overwhelming. Don't let fear prevent you from applying for Social Security benefits. Anything to do with the...
- Jon Lewis | May 03, 2009 10:23 PM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsThe FDA has warned consumers to stop using the dietary supplement Hydroxycut. This drug is manufactured by Iovate Health Sciences, Inc., and they are recalling all of the Hydroxycut products. These...