What’s Your Distraction Action?
Do you remember “Schoolhouse Rock” and the catchy teaching moments imparted on kids who were learning valuable lessons between the cartoons they were watching? One
Bad Day For Consumers: U.S. Senate Votes to Repeal the Consumer Financial Bureau’s Effort to Stop Auto Lending Discrimination
Bad day for consumers. The U.S. Senate voted to repeal Guidance issued in 2013 by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFB”) to help consumers and to curtail
Are You a Safe and Informed Patient?
If you visit any medical service provider, you are a patient. Millions of people become patients every day with varying needs, from scrapes and bruises
Distracted Driving is Still a Serious Problem
While there is no argument about how deadly distracted driving is, a recent study by Zendrive is alarming. Zendrive’s study tracks cell phone use for automobile
Medical Malpractice Lawsuit: Woman Dies From Untreated Ulcer
Anna Mary Bakley, a 69-year-old mother of three, survived gallbladder and breast cancer, but didn’t survive a bleeding ulcer that could have been easily treated.
Jury Awards Woman $171,000 After Man Drives Into Her
A St. Johns County jury awarded Patricia Reiter, a 77-year-old female security guard, $171,000 plus attorney’s fees and costs for injuries and damages after a
Media Gets the Word Out About 10 Worst Toys List
We would like to thank the Jacksonville local media for getting the word out about dangerous toys that made this year’s “10 Worst Toys” list.
Avoiding Dangerous Toys this Holiday Season
The ads have started and the decorations are going up. It’s the beginning of the holiday season. Time to start holiday shopping. For the last
iPhone’s New Feature: Please Do Not Disturb, I’m Driving
The latest iPhone update iOS 11 is spotlighting a new feature, “Do Not Disturb While Driving.” For some time, smartphone makers have been encouraged to add
New Car Technology and Distracted Driving
One text or call can wreck it all. For years, we’ve addressed the dangers of cell phone distractions. Now there’s another concern, many new cars
The 2017 Worst Toys List
Every year, World Against Toys Causing Harm (W.A.T.C.H.) publishes its list of the most dangerous toys. This year’s report notes that 51% of holiday budgets will be spent online
Remington Rifles Still Not Repaired Three Years Post-Settlement
The Chairman of Public Justice, Arthur Bryant, warns that, with hunting season starting, owners of defective Remington rifles needs to stop using them or get
Consumer Protection: Protect Yourself From Charity Scams
It is getting to be that time of year whether because of the Holidays’ sentiment of giving or for end of the year tax deductible
Choosing a Nursing Home Requires Thoughtful Deliberation
Aging is a natural transition in life. It is a process that does not happen overnight, yet many of us find ourselves in a crunch when it comes
Filing Insurance Claims for Hurricane Irma Damage
In the aftermath of the damage caused by Hurricane Irma, consumers now must file insurance claims for damage. Homeowners’ policies do not cover flood, earthquake,
How to Recover Lost Wages after Hurricane Irma
If you were/are unable to work or were/are prevented from working because of Hurricane Irma, you may be able to recover your lost wages. You
Southern Legal Counsel
Congratulations to Southern Legal Counsel, Inc. (SLC) on its 40th anniversary this year. SLC is a Gainesville-based non-profit public interest law firm dedicated to the
BUYER BEWARE! Flood Damaged Cars
Consumers must protect themselves from unknowingly buying a salvage vehicle. With the flooding caused by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, flood-damaged cars will appear in the
Medtronic Insulin Pump Infusion Sets Recalled
Medtronic has again voluntarily recalled specific lots of its infusion sets, available to patients since April 2017, used with Medtronic insulin pumps. A component, the
American Association for Justice Honors Wayne Hogan with Lifetime Achievement Award
Wayne Hogan received the American Association for Justice 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual convention in Boston on July 25. The Lifetime Achievement Award is