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Personal Injury and Social Security Disability Blog

The purpose of this blog is to provide information to people who have been injured due to negligence, and to those who have filed for Social Security disability benefits, or who are considering filing for Social Security disability benefits.
By Robert Kraft

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Last Entry: August 13, 2012 at 06:06:00

Please Join Me At PISSD.com

Posted on August 13, 2012
Beginning today I am discontinuing this blog, after seven years ? since April 2005. I started another injury blog at about the same time, and my original plan was to discuss different topics on the two blogs. Over time, the...

Friday Fun

Posted on August 10, 2012
I've seen plenty of five-piece bands, and I've seen even more pianists. But until now I've never seen five guys play one piano ? and actually make pretty good music. Take a look:

Student Drives Off Cliff While Texting About Danger of Texting and Driving!

Posted on August 09, 2012
Here's one from the "life is stranger than fiction" department. This is the full story reported by Mashable.com: In yet another example of why you shouldn?t text and drive, a Texas college student drove off a cliff while texting. Fortunately,...

Fibromyalgia Victims ? Good News From Social Security

Posted on August 08, 2012
The Social Security Administration (SSA) gave some good news to disability claimants suffering from fibromyalgia recently. This explanation is from the National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives: SSA has issued a Social Security Ruling (SSR) on the evaluation of...

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When To Hire A Car Accident Attorney?

Posted on August 07, 2012
This guest post is from the Pentlarge Law Group, of Anchorage, Alaska. Road accidents are commonplace in the United States and the constant technological advancements have proven to be insufficient in reducing the death toll over the years. If you...

Commentary on New Safety Standards for Urban Transit Systems

Posted on August 06, 2012
Gene Maryushenko of the Los Angeles injury firm Fisher & Talwar is becoming a regular contributor here. This is his latest article: When I read Bob?s post on new safety standards for urban transit systems, I thought ? well, great!...

Friday Fun

Posted on August 03, 2012
I have no idea what this stuff is, but it's fascinating to watch. Nice music too. The Flow from Bose Collins on Vimeo.

I Was Injured by a Product, Now What?

Posted on August 02, 2012
This guest post is from Max Cooper on behalf of Injury-Settlement-Guide.com. Introduction If you or someone in your family has been injured by using a product, your first concern is recovering from your injuries. But if you have bills to...

F.D.A. Makes It Official: BPA Can?t Be Used in Baby Bottles and Cups

Posted on August 02, 2012
The arguments and concerns about the chemical referred to as BPA have been swirling for years. Now finally this month the Food and Drug Administration has declared that the chemical can no longer be used in baby bottles or cups....

Lawn Mowing Safety Tips

Posted on August 01, 2012
This summer has been so dry that our yards aren't growing as fast as normal. Still, they have to be mowed from time to time. In the old days, with manual mowers, safety was not a big issue. But with...

Disability Clinical Negligence Rife in the UK's NHS

Posted on July 31, 2012
This guest post is from my English friend Mr. Jim Loxley of My Compensation, who is getting as frustrated as I am about the state of affairs for injured and disabled people in both our countries. As somebody who deals...

Dallas-Area Drivers Lead Texas in Deadly Road Rage

Posted on July 30, 2012
I've written several times about Road Rage, and how to prevent becoming a victim of it. Now we learn from a report in the Dallas Morning News that the Dallas area leads the state in fatal road rage incidents. Here...

Friday Fun

Posted on July 27, 2012
I've seen lots of flashmob videos, but this has to be the sweetest ever.

Hot Weather Can Mean Burns at the Playground

Posted on July 26, 2012
As we get into the heart of 100 degree days in Dallas, we need to be aware of the various ways our young kids or grandkids can be affected. One type of injury some of us may not think about...

Hundreds of Thousands of Strollers Recalled for Safety Defects

Posted on July 25, 2012
There have been hundreds of thousands of baby strollers recalled this week dues to injuries and even one death. Details are contained in an article in the Los Angeles Times: Peg Perego recalled hundreds of thousands of strollers Tuesday because...

Lawmakers Discuss New Safety Standards for Urban Transit Systems

Posted on July 24, 2012
WUSA-TV Washington reports on its website, "After a horrific Metro Red Line tragedy in 2009 that killed nine people and injured 76, Maryland's Congressional delegation led the way in pushing for reform, insisting on national safety standards." Up "until now,...

Taking Away Right To Sue When Wrong Has Been Done Isn't Helping Texans

Posted on July 23, 2012
Tort reform never seems to accomplish its purported goal of reducing medical costs for patients, but always accomplishes its real goals ? denial of consumer rights and protection of insurance companies and corporations. This editorial in the Austin American Statesman...

Friday Fun

Posted on July 20, 2012
Guys, focus on the pool shots. Yeah, you may have to watch it twice to do that. I understand.

Dog Bite Injuries Are a Bigger Problem Than You Might Think

Posted on July 19, 2012
Dog bites are not what you think of first when the term "personal injury" occurs. But over the years our firm has seen many terrible injuries caused by vicious dogs, including many to young children. Now an article from Yahoo...

Sad Commentary On Patient Rights In Texas

Posted on July 18, 2012
What does it say about the patient protection laws in Texas when a Kentucky corporation that owns 21 skilled nursing facilities in that state is willing to transfer ownership to a Texas corporation just so they don't have to worry...

Friday Fun

Posted on April 01, 2011
This time-lapse photography is fascinating to me. Who would have guessed that organizing a bookcase could be so interesting?

Medicare Rise Could Mean No Social Security COLA

Posted on March 31, 2011
For the past two years Social Security retirees and Social Security disability recipients have had no cost of living allowance increases because the COLA is tied to inflation and inflation has been very low. This coming year inflation might be...

Congress May Require 'Drunk-Proof' Cars

Posted on March 30, 2011
An interesting proposal has been floating around Congress for a while ? to enact a federal law mandating that all vehicles be manufactured with a device that prevents people from driving while intoxicated. Your opinion about this law might depend...

Medical Bills Need Reconstructive Surgery

Posted on March 29, 2011
"Prices are almost always inflated before being routinely discounted. Amid such financial flimflammery, it's virtually impossible for a patient to be a well-informed consumer of healthcare." That was the subtitle of an article in the Los Angeles Times recently...

Lasko Recalls Box Fans Due To Fire Hazard

Posted on March 28, 2011
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the Lasko Products, Inc., has announced a voluntary recall of almost five million box fans. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or...

Friday Fun

Posted on March 25, 2011
As the father of two daughters who took years of dance classes, I can relate to this cute video.

Texas Laws Offer Enough Protection To Insurance Companies Already

Posted on March 24, 2011
Fort Worth attorney Bob Halsam wrote an excellent editorial for the Star Telegram this week. The topic was some of the off-the-wall "tort reform" bills that have introduced in either the House or Senate recently. Here are the opening paragraphs...

NHTSA Issues New Safety Guidelines for Children's Car Seats

Posted on March 23, 2011
Maybe it's because I have three small grandchildren, but these days I find myself paying much more attention to articles about children's car seats. In recent news, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has revised its child restraint guidelines so...

Featured Link - SaferProducts.gov

Posted on March 22, 2011
The federal government has launched a terrific Web site to help consumers research products for safety, and to report unsafe products. The site is SaferProducts.gov. There really is a lot of information here, and you should check it out. Here...

Don't Take "No" As The Final Answer From Your Health Insurance Company

Posted on March 21, 2011
"Don't take no for a final answer when a health insurer rejects a claim and leaves behind an unpaid medical bill. As many as 50 percent of some appeals prompt insurers to reverse their decisions, according to a report from...

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