By: Leslie A. Goller On February 15, 2012, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved changes to its telemarketing rules, further protecting consumers from unwanted autodialed or prerecorded calls or texts, what are referred to as “Robocalls.” Robocalls invade consumers’ privacy and in the case of calls to cell phone numbers, use up valuable minutes. The FCC […]
You should always purchase uninsured motorist (“UM”) coverage when you buy your auto insurance. Many consumers do not realize its importance, and insurance agents often try to downplay it. UM coverage may likely be the most important coverage you buy. It covers YOU if you suffer injuries caused by: Someone who does not have any […]
By Wayne Hogan and Leslie Goller Starting January 3, 2012, a joint new Rule from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration with the purpose of ending distracted driving by commercial truck and bus drivers went into effect. Commercial drivers subject to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s rules will […]
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has called for a ban nationwide on the use of cell phones and text messaging devices while driving. This recommendation is the most comprehensive issued by the NTSB, which has increasingly sought to limit the use of portable electronic devices. The recommendation would outlaw non-emergency cell phone usage and […]
By Leslie Goller The Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) are consumer protection laws that prohibit a debt collector from engaging abusive conduct or harassment when attempting to collect a consumer debt. We assist people who are being harassed by debt and bill collectors. Debt collectors are […]
by Wayne Hogan and Leslie Goller Has this ever happened to you? You’re driving along on the highway, you’re distracted for just a moment and suddenly you realize a car has slowed right in front of you. (If it has never happened to you, you’re a rare driver.) Fortunately, most of the time, we see […]
Pfizer has voluntarily recalled 14 lots of Lo/Ovral-28 tablets and 14 groups of the generic versions of the pill — one million total pill packs were recalled due to a packaging error. Many women have already been effected by birth control pill recalls in Jacksonville, FL. If you or someone you know has been effected, […]
Protecting Those Who Protect Us (The Move Over Law) Our dedicated law enforcement officers, firefighters, and all first responders, risk life and limb to protect and serve the public. That’s why over the last five years we at Terrell Hogan have supported the Move Over Law by promoting public awareness of this life-saving law. Drivers know to […]
The Food and Drug Administration has announced that it was revoking its approval of the drug Avastin for breast cancer after concluding that it “has not been shown to be safe and effective for that use.” Avastin, made by the pharmaceutical company Roche, will remain an approved treatment for certain types of colon, lung, kidney and […]
Well, it’s here. Black Friday. Holiday shopping is even starting now on Thanksgiving Day in some stores. Holiday shopping is stressful, but holiday stress can turn to holiday tragedy if a toy turns out to be defective and causes a child’s injury or death. The supply of toys seems unlimited, so finding out if a […]