right to workers' compensation benefits under state law. But what types of benefits are available? Will the payments you receive cover the cost of medical care, or allow you to meet your financial obligations? Income Replacement (Disability Coverage) The benefit that most people think of when they have been hurt on the job is the disability payment, which is designed to compensate you for wages that you lose because of the injury or illness. As a general rule, your injury or illness will fall … [Read more...]
Child Safety Seat Recalls
July 6, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Is Your Child's Safety Seat Safe? According to information posted by safercar.gov, a website of the United States Department of Transportation, over the last ten years dozens of child safety seats have been recalled. Though manufacturers of child safety seats typically put an "expiration" date on the product, for practical purposes many child restraint seats are used long after the stated date. How can you know if your child's seat is safe? There are a number of websites, including … [Read more...]
Miracle Weight Loss Products Pose Risk
June 29, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Consumer Advocates Say "Miracle Weight Loss" Products are Generally Scams It's a multi-billion dollar industry, with celebrity endorsements across the board. The promise—you'll lose large amounts of weight in a short period of time with little or no effort. The reality—they most likely won't result in any significant permanent weight loss, but they can lead to long-term health problems. The FDA spends a lot of time, money and energy examining the multitude of "miracle" weight loss products, … [Read more...]
The Likelihood of Accidental Death Associated with Specific Causes
June 22, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Frequently Asked Questions about Social Security Disability Benefits Aronberg, Kouser, Snyder & Lindemann, P. A.—Experienced SSDI Attorneys in Pennsylvania and New Jersey According to a recent study, the odds of dying as a result of an accident or injury far exceed most other causes. Though a person is nearly four times as likely to die of heart disease than as the result of an accident, far more fatalities result from mishaps than from firearms, fire, falls or exposure to weather. The … [Read more...]
Dermal Fillers – What You Need to Know
June 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Protecting Yourself When Using Dermal Fillers In the never-ending quest for the so-called fountain of youth, thousands of people are undergoing treatment with a new FDA-approved product called a dermal filler. Dermal fillers are advertised as reducing facial lines, such as crow's feet, and laugh and frown lines. They are also used to increase lip size and make cheeks fuller. Though consumers have reported positive results with dermal fillers, FDA officials warn of potential side effects and … [Read more...]
