Boca Raton, FL, USA, 03/17/2017 /SubmitPressRelease123/

Arbitration is a way to resolve a legal dispute instead of a trial. It’s a private trial, not a public one in court and the problem is the ground rules by which these arbitrations take place can essentially take legal rights away from Florida nursing home residents and their families. Boca nursing home negligence lawyer Joe Osborne says if possible don’t sign an agreement with a nursing home mandating that legal disputes be resolved through arbitration.

In this process an arbitrator (usually a lawyer or retired judge), or panel of arbitrators, acts as the judge and jury in the case. Both sides present evidence and make legal arguments in a private setting, not in a public courtroom. Many nursing homes have in their contracts language that at least tries to prevent residents and their families from filing civil lawsuits over injuries and wrongful death claims. If you need to quickly find a nursing home for a loved one it may be difficult, if not impossible, to “shop around” for a good facility that doesn’t require arbitration.

In many cases it’s the nursing home that sets up the rules for the arbitration. They decide who the arbitrators are and as a result an arbitrator may be tempted to decide in the nursing home’s favor in order to get more arbitration cases. The rules may also restrict what evidence can be used and generally it’s very difficult to appeal an arbitration ruling.

In late 2016 the Obama administration issued a rule stating that if a facility wanted to use Medicare or Medicaid funds it couldn’t force residents to resolve disputes through arbitration. That rule was challenged by the nursing home industry and prevented from going into effect. Whether the rule will be defended in court, changed or removed by the “business friendly” Trump administration is unknown. What is known is that many families aren’t taking this lying down.

Whether an arbitration clause is valid and enforceable or not under the law depends on its language and the circumstances of each case. The Florida Supreme Court in September ruled that a contract with a forced arbitration clause signed by the nursing home resident wasn’t binding on his family, who sued his nursing home due to his death.

Late last year the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal of a Kentucky decision that a nursing home’s mandatory arbitration clause was invalid against the daughters of their deceased parents who were residents. The daughters signed contracts with arbitration language in it but the Kentucky Supreme Court found residents have a “God given right” to go to court and the parents didn’t authorize the daughters to sign the forced arbitration agreement on their behalf. The issues to be decided will be whether arbitration-friendly federal law supersedes Kentucky state law.

The story of one family fighting for its right to sue a negligent nursing home is in a recent edition of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Though the death of 89 year old Gerald Seeger occurred in Minnesota, these situations happen all over the country, including Florida, all the time.

Seeger had a history of hernias. Before his death Seeger suffered for hours, vomiting and telling staff of pain in his badly swollen abdomen. Staff didn’t call for an ambulance but his daughter Joan Maurer did but it was too late. State investigators found the nursing home failed to provide medical attention in a timely manner.

Staff ignored, or were ignorant of, a physician’s instructions to notify medical professionals immediately if Seeger had any pain or tenderness in the groin area. He complained of stomach pain and vomited but staff didn’t promptly report it to a nurse, state investigators found. A lawsuit filed by the family is being challenged by the nursing home because of a mandatory arbitration clause.

If a family member living in an assisted living facility or nursing home in Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach Counties and is the victim of negligence, neglect or abuse, contact Boca Raton nursing home neglect lawyer Joe Osborne at (561) 800-4011 or fill out this online contact form. We can talk about the situation, how the law could apply in your case and the best legal options to protect your rights and obtain compensation for your loved one’s injuries.

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March 17, 2017 – – The Pet Spa at Soap.Club, supplier of premium quality natural pet shampoo, based out of Vaughan, Ontario, Canada, outlines the significant role that regular exercise plays in the health of the modern canine.

Most every breed of dog has been bred for a particular purpose, herding, hunting and protection to name but a few. The wild relatives of the modern canine lead a complex life, involving social interaction, constant walking, hunting, and problem solving skills necessary for their survival. Our domesticated friends on the other hand, are usually adopted for one purpose; companionship. This often results in a more sedentary lifestyle which leaves no outlet for their naturally active tendencies, both physical and mental. According to Jack Widmer manager of The Pet Spa at Soap.Club: ”Exercise is vital to the continual good health of a canine, yet many dog parents may not realize that regular exercise also has a significant effect on a dog’s behaviour. Puppies in particular have an abundance of energy, if they aren’t given the opportunity to burn it off the result is often destructive behaviour”.

Dogs like familiarity and little variety in their exercise routines. Most dogs need 30 to 60 minutes of exercise a day and there are a number of ways to make sure they are getting their daily requirement.

Walking

All dog parents recognize routine walks as a necessary and enriching activity for their dogs. Walking is an opportunity for their best friends to check out favorite spots in the neighborhood and to relieve themselves outside of the home. Habitual walking is the major social interaction between a modern canine and other dogs. Dog parks offer a place for off-leash exercise and opportunities to romp with other dogs. While daily walks are crucial, they are usually not enough to meet the minimum exercise requirements of a dog.

Doggie Day Care

Many working dog parents have no choice but to leave their loyal companions at home during work hours. Pack animals, however, don’t do well when left alone all day, they require lots of physical and social activity. A marvelous way for pets to be active during the day is for them to attend doggie day care. Canine day care facilities provide plenty of mental stimulation and physical exercise. A wealth of local K-9 day care facilities can be found on line.

Grooming/Bathing

Mr. Widmer states: “while not an actual physical exercise for the pet, regular bathing should be considered an exercise to follow regularly as part of an implemented Pet Health Management System”. Hygienic grooming on a scheduled basis not only keeps a pet comfortable, it improves their mental state and thus their behavior. It is central to a dog’s good physical health and the health of family members. Many dog lovers have discovered the multiple benefits of using a natural pet shampoo and conditioner in the bathing regime of their loyal companion. “The proprietary formulation of The Pet Spa Hypoallergenic Pet Shampoo and Conditioner is rich in vitamins and antioxidants to help make sure a pet’s delicate, sensitive, or itchy skin is healthier, firmer, and well-moisturized” says Widmer.

Interactive Playtime

Interaction with family members is what counts most to dogs. Our best friends love their family and are usually ‘all in’ when it comes to spending time with them. The bottom line is that playtime is fun time for dogs, they do not identify this activity as work or exercise and hardly ever need coaxing to participate. Teaching a dog tricks will engage their minds as well as their bodies. Retrieving thrown toys, and running up and down the stairs together are natural activities for a canine.

Mr. Widmer advises: “A daily exercise routine for canines can be a lot of fun for both the animal and the pet owner. Plus it provides many benefits that keep the pet healthy, happy and agile.” Exercise is an essential component of responsible dog care.

Those interested in learning more of the health benefits of natural hypoallergenic pet products can visit Soap.Club online. The Pet Spa natural dog shampoo is currently available on Amazon, where it has attracted a significant level of positive reviews from customers hailing its effectiveness.

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Jack Widmer
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New York City, NY, 03/17/2017 /SubmitPressRelease123/

Most people use escalators without a second thought. The popular people movers are just about everywhere — in office buildings, shopping malls, and even some apartment buildings.

Like any other type of machinery, however, escalators can cause serious injuries when they malfunction. Shortly before the 2016 holidays, shoppers in a Brooklyn mall were injured when an escalator allegedly started up without warning after being stopped.

According to one report, witnesses said people were walking down the escalator while it was not functional when it suddenly started up and began moving at a faster than normal pace. One witness described the escalator’s motion as “catapulting” people into one another. Five people sustained minor injuries, but two people involved in the accident were taken to the hospital in serious condition.

Deadly Escalator Accidents

Although escalators may seem harmless, they pose serious safety risks. According to the director of the Centre for Information Leadership at City University London, escalator design hasn’t even really changed all that much since the first escalator was patented in 1892.

Over the years, there have been a number of serious and deadly accidents, including amputations, strangulations from clothing being caught in the gap between the stairs and the platform, and injuries caused by escalators moving erratically and tossing people off.  

In 2015, an escalator accident in China made headlines when a mother died after a floor panel in front of an escalator collapsed, pulling her body into the treads. Video footage shows her saving her small child from falling seconds before she was killed.

New York City catastrophic personal injury accident lawyer Jonathan C. Reiter explains, “These types of horrific escalator accidents don’t just happen in the developing world. Serious escalator accidents happen right here in the United States. When building owners and managers fail to service and maintain the escalators in their buildings, people can get seriously hurt and even killed.”

Escalator Accidents Number in the Thousands

A hidden camera investigation conducted in the U.S. in 2010 revealed several serious and potentially deadly escalator defects at a variety of locations around New York City, including a movie theater escalator with steps that had gaping holes in them.

In that report, safety experts pointed out that there are no federal regulations for escalator safety. Instead, it’s up to state and local governments to set their own rules and enforce them.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that 11,000 people in the U.S. were injured on escalators in 2008.

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March 17, 2017 – – Freedom Travel Gear is celebrating the second year anniversary since the launch of their international online travel gear store. Two of their products, The Ultimate Travel Wallet and their six piece Secret Pouch Travel Packing Cubes, have proven to be particularly popular. Customers have hailed them for making traveling much more convenient, stress free, and enjoyable. All products are also detailed on the company’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Best-Travel-Gear-Of-2017-1368463993169479/?fref=ts.

Stephanie Jones from Freedom Travel Gear says: “We’re so excited to be celebrating two years in business. Our company has gone from strength to strength, and our unwavering commitment to providing people with high quality gear designed to make their lives easier has aided greatly towards us growing so rapidly. But most of all, we need to thank our customers for their continued trust and support. We couldn’t have done it without them.”

The company’s best selling product by far is their set of packing cubes, available through https://www.freedomtravelgear.com/products/free-womens-secret-pouch-travel-packing-cubes?variant=32683819658. This six piece set has been designed to make it much easier to organize a suitcase for traveling. The set comes with three laundry pouches and three packing cubes. Stephanie adds: “These are made with 100% nylon material so instead of absorbing and retaining moisture like natural fibers, nylon pushes it to the surface, where it more readily evaporates making it inherently water-resistant.”

The second most popular product is their ultimate travel wallet. This wallet has various compartments for things like wallets, passports, and credit cards, keeping them all safely in one place. The wallet is also fully water resistant, thus protecting the items contained within it from getting damaged by water. Stephanie adds: “This compact wallet is very portable and can be stored in your purse, backpack or anywhere you choose. You will know exactly where everything is and never worry about misplacing your personal belongings ever again.” More information about the wallet can be seen at https://www.freedomtravelgear.com/products/free-shipping-offer-the-ultimate-travel-wallet.

To celebrate their two year anniversary, the company is now offering free worldwide shipping on all their items. They encourage people to view their website to take a look at the variety of products they offer, including the packing cubes and travel wallet.

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March 17, 2017 – – Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is facing thousands of talcum powder cancer lawsuits. Some of them have been trialed in their favor, while others against them, resulting in payouts of millions of dollars. It is believed that J&J has also settled with a number of plaintiffs. With the company recently winning a major trial, other plaintiffs now want to place a spotlight on the brave pioneer in the campaign against talcum powder: the original whistle blower.

In 2009, Diane Berg filed the very first lawsuit against J&J. She was offered a settlement almost immediately, but she refused to take it, believing that people needed to be made aware of the dangers of the products. Unfortunately, she ended up with nothing, but she will forever be known as the heroic and brave whistle blower, who empowered others to follow.

Berg was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the age of 49. She had used J&J’s talcum powder for almost all of her life. After diagnosis, she had to complete six months of chemotherapy and she had a full hysterectomy. In 2013, J&J offered her $1.3 million in return for a confidentiality clause, but she turned it down.

In 2016, she came forward to explain that she did not sue for money, but rather because she wanted everybody to know that J&J continued to market their products, despite being aware of the dangers. Interestingly, while she won her case against J&J in a South Dakota court, because the verdict was not unanimous, she was not awarded any financial damages.

Today, the various lawsuits all allege the same thing: that J&J knew about the risks. They cite a 1971 study that demonstrated this link, and said report was republished in 1992. In 2003, further studies were revealed that all claimed the same thing. According to the plaintiffs, it would be impossible for J&J to not have been aware of this.

Plaintiffs are fighting for their life, for compensation, and for recognition. Inspired by Diane Berg, their ultimate goal is to make sure that this doesn’t happen to anyone again. Just like Berg, plaintiffs argue that it is the fact that while knowing the dangers posed by talcum powder, the pharmaceutical company kept this hidden from the consumers and continued to market the products for more than 40 years, which resulted in their developing cancer in later years.

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