What Saving Money on Car Insurance Really Costs You!

By |2021-08-03T01:26:10+00:00August 3rd, 2021|Consumer Alerts, Personal Injury, Uncategorized|

We’ve all heard the little green lizard or the lady with the apron talk about how just a few minutes of your time could have you “hundreds” of dollars on car insurance. Unfortunately, these savings could be from a lack of very important insurance coverage. Fast talking agents and online savings tools often strip valuable [...]

Child Killed in Accident with Peloton Tread+

By |2021-03-18T19:20:11+00:00March 18th, 2021|Consumer Alerts, Personal Injury, Product Recalls|

New York, NY - March 18, 2021 In a statement released today by Peloton Interactive Inc. CEO John Foley, the company's co-founder confirmed that an accident involving a small child and the company's Tread+ in-home exercise treadmill resulted in the death of the child.  In an email to Peloton owners, Mr. Foley encouraged consumers to [...]

Tyson Fresh Meats: Lawsuit alleges managers bet money on workers contracting COVID-19

By |2020-11-19T17:12:33+00:00November 19th, 2020|Consumer Alerts, COVID-19 Updates, Florida Workers' Compensation|

In a lawsuit filed against Tyson Fresh Meats for the wrongful death of an employee, allegations were made that managers at the Waterloo plant in Iowa made wagers on the number of employees that would contract COVID-19 while on the job. The lawsuit goes on to allege that employees were encouraged to take shifts despite [...]

Consumer Recall Alert: Aldi and Amazon Apple Chips

By |2020-10-08T12:05:11+00:00October 8th, 2020|Consumer Alerts, Product Recalls|

The US Food and Drug Administration posted a consumer alert for Seneca Snack Company's recall of two brands of apple chips that may be contaminated with salmonella.  Clancy’s Cinnamon Apple Chips sold at Aldi stores and Seneca Cinnamon Apple Chips sold through Amazon have been recalled and should not be consumed. Recalled product details: • [...]

Denial of COVID-19 Florida Workers Compensation Claims

By |2020-08-19T18:12:14+00:00August 19th, 2020|COVID-19 Updates, Florida Workers' Compensation|

According to the CDC, Florida surpassed 570,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases as of August 19, 2020.  The increasing number of hospitalizations and deaths includes many "essential workers" that were exposed to the virus in the course and scope of their employment.  These exposure based workers compensation claims are being met with absolute denials of benefits from [...]

Social Media: Evidence that will be used against you!

By |2020-05-18T14:29:21+00:00May 18th, 2020|Car and Truck Accidents, Consumer Alerts, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall Accidents|

In the digital age of right here, right now, it is commonplace to share your life online with friends and family through the use of social media. However, the pictures, videos, check-ins at locations, and the words you post leave a digital footprint that could later be used against you.  By documenting your vacation, birthday, [...]

COVID-19 UPDATE: PPP Loan Lawsuits against SBA and Chase

By |2020-04-24T17:05:37+00:00April 24th, 2020|Consumer Alerts, COVID-19 Updates|

On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) into law.  As a part of the CARES Act, Congress allocated $349 billion in funds to the Small Business Administration (SBA) for small businesses to obtain loans to cover payroll expenses and avoid mass layoffs.  Under the SBA [...]

COVID-19 Update: Federal Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments

By |2020-04-13T20:19:05+00:00April 13th, 2020|Consumer Alerts, COVID-19 Updates, Uncategorized|

The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service have announced that the federal income tax filing due date is automatically extended from April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020. Taxpayers can also defer federal income tax payments due on April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020, without penalties and interest, regardless of the amount owed. This [...]

COVID-19 Update: Florida Essential Business List

By |2020-04-05T21:11:07+00:00April 5th, 2020|COVID-19 Updates, Uncategorized|

On April 1, 2020, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued this Order directing all individuals in the State of Florida to limit their movements and personal interaction outside of their home to only those necessary to obtain or provide essential services. Click here to review Federal guidance on essential infrastructure and business. You can see a [...]

Skin Care and Sunscreen Usage

By |2017-08-21T17:00:15+00:00May 30th, 2017|Consumer Alerts, Uncategorized|

PROTECT YOUR SKIN THIS SUMMER Don’t forget to use sunscreen when you head outside this summer! It’s important to protect your skin from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. Using sunscreen helps prevent the sun’s radiation from reaching the skin. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, the most effective sunscreens are ones that have broad [...]

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