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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

Early Voting Locations In Dallas County

Posted on October 16, 2008
Here's the link to all the early voting locations in Dallas County. If you're registered, and if you've educated yourself on the candidates' positions, please go vote. It's much faster and easier to vote early than to wait until the...

Finally, Seat Belts Required On Small School Buses

Posted on October 16, 2008
As reported by the Associated Press, we finally have a federal rule requiring harness-style seat belts on small school buses. Another part of the rule requires higher seat belts on larger buses, but does not require seat belts on those...

Featured Link - Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Posted on October 14, 2008
I'm not sure how anyone could disagree with the statements in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, but even if you do, you'll still appreciate the beautiful video representation of the words in this declaration. Enjoy.

Friday Fun

Posted on October 10, 2008
GraphJam is an odd little site consisting of nothing but charts and graphs of all types purporting to show various cultural statistics. Sound boring? No, it's pretty funny. Check it out.

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U.S. Chamber Of Commerce Created Current Financial Crises?

Posted on October 09, 2008
This thought-provoking press release is from the American Association for Justice: U.S. CHAMBER CREATED CURRENT FINANCIAL CRISIS, NEW REPORT SAYS Filings show AIG paid U.S. Chamber $23M to eliminate oversight and accountability WASHINGTON, DC?The current financial crisis was caused by...

Featured Link - RxList.com

Posted on October 09, 2008
I haven't listed a prescription drug Web site in quite a while, but new ones keep appearing and the older ones keep improving. One good one is RxList.com. Here's information from their About page:RxList.com - Owned and Operated by WebMD...

Uninsured Texas Drivers Warned Of Expanded Verification Program

Posted on October 07, 2008
I've written before about the Texas pilot program to finally begin enforcing the state's mandatory auto liability insurance coverage requirement. This program is now being rolled out statewide after a long test run in Austin. Here are some details from...

Featured Link - Presidential Election Maps Through History

Posted on October 07, 2008
In this political season I can't seem to go more than a few hours without checking the latest polls and projections. And now I've found a Web site that lets me look at electoral maps all the way back to...

Older Or Disabled Clients Have Health Care Insurance Options

Posted on October 06, 2008
Many of our older or disabled clients become understandably confused by their health care insurance choices. One company that offers help in this area is Informed Choice. They offer side-by-side comparisons between your health policy and others available...

New Video About Our Embarrassing Texas Supreme Court

Posted on October 05, 2008
The consumer advocacy group Texas Watch has a new video out about the Texas Supreme Court, and its pro-business agenda. The video is called Supremely Embarrassing.

Friday Fun

Posted on October 03, 2008
Breaking political news: Barack Obama is apparently the son of two fathers!

It's Not Too Late To Register To Vote

Posted on October 03, 2008
It's not too late yet, but it will be in just a couple of days. Texas voters must register by October 6, 2008, in order to vote in the November 4 Presidential election. You can register to vote online here....

Nursing Homes Get Grim Review In Federal Report

Posted on October 02, 2008
The Dallas Morning News reported on a disturbing study of nursing homes that found more than 90 percent were cited for violations of federal health and safety standards last year, and that for-profit homes were more likely to have problems...

Florida Sues Merck For Deceptive Marketing Of Vioxx

Posted on October 01, 2008
As reported in the South Florida Business Journal, Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum has filed suit against Merck & Co. for alleged deceptive marketing and promotion of the prescription drug Vioxx. Here are excerpts from the article: The lawsuit claims...

Social Security Administration Admits Challenges

Posted on September 30, 2008
In a recently announced "Strategic Plan Fiscal Years 2008 - 2013" the Social Security Administration lists the challenges the agency faces. I agree with this list, although I might add a couple of items to it. The Social Security Administration's...

Friday Fun

Posted on September 26, 2008
Here's a mindless little game that I just don't have the coordination to do well. It's called Ball.

Featured Link - Family Caregiver Alliance

Posted on September 25, 2008
The Web site of the Family Caregiver Alliance is a very good resource for people who are responsibile for loved ones who are disabled or otherwise unable to care for themselves. Here you'll find articles, tips, and links to other...

Don't Get Hooked By Consumer Fraud

Posted on September 24, 2008
This article is excerpted from the portion of the Web site of the Texas Attorney General devoted to protecting senior citizens. But the information is important and relevant to people of all ages. These scams can occur in person or...

Today Is National Punctuation Day!

Posted on September 24, 2008
Punctuation is a subject near and dear to my heart, and I'm thrilled that today is officially National Punctuation Day. Visit the Web site and get all your questions about commas and semicolons answered.

Featured Link - Real Car Prices

Posted on September 23, 2008
The Web site RealCarTips can be useful for anyone considering the purchase of a new car. The site lists what they say are the actual prices paid for certain new models in different parts of the country. I can't vouch...

Sleep Disorders And Social Security Disability

Posted on September 22, 2008
Many people suffer from various sleep disorders. The Social Security Administration recognizes a variety of causes for sleeping disorders including: Sleep Apnea, Bi-Polar Disorder, and Narcolepsy. The first listing is 3.10 for Sleep Related Breathing Disorders...

New York Railroad Gives Disabled Workers A Bad Name

Posted on September 21, 2008
A disturbing story about disabled railroad workers appeared today in the New York Times. The implication of the article is that many, if not most, of the retired employees of the Long Island Rail Road are faking disability claims. The...

Federal Regulations To Be Updated For Construction Cranes

Posted on September 20, 2008
The Associated Press reports that for the first time since 1971 the federal government is to update building crane regulations and will require crane operators nationwide to pass a certification test. This change by the U.S. Department of Laborfollows deadly...

Friday Fun

Posted on September 19, 2008
My thanks to Tom Mighell for pointing out this simplest weather forecast site in Internet history: Umbrella Today.

Opposition Strong To Legislation For Charter Bus Seat Belts

Posted on September 18, 2008
That was the headline of a story in the Dallas Morning News today. This issue seems like such a no-brainer to me that I cannot comprehend how our legislators can manage to keep avoiding passing a law requiring seat belts...

ATLAS Marketing And Management Conference

Posted on September 15, 2008
I want to thank Pennsylvania attorney Chris Munley for inviting me to be a speaker at the ATLAS conference last week in Phoenix. The conference was a tremendous success (in spite of the fact that I was a speaker), and...

Featured Link - LemonJustice.com

Posted on September 13, 2008
I've written before about the Lemon Meter at LemonJustice.com. It's a very slick feature. But this whole site is worth checking out. It's a legal blog, written by Connecticut attorney Sergei Lemberg and others at his law firm. The site...

Friday Fun

Posted on September 12, 2008
I guess this site could be more useful than funny, depending on your circumstances at the moment, but I think it's pretty humorous. It's for people who need to locate a public toilet. You'd better plan ahead unless you have...

Featured Link - WhyVoteNow.org

Posted on September 11, 2008
WhyVoteNow.org is a nonpartisan project to register voters and encourage them to actually cast a ballot. It's shameful how many Americans don't exercise their hard-won right to vote. Whatever your political affiliation, please register and vote this November...

What To Do When An Elderly Driver Is A Safety Risk

Posted on September 10, 2008
Newsweek recently ran an excellent article about elderly drivers, and the warning signs that they may be a risk to their own safety or to the safety of those around them. The subtitle of the article was "A roadmap for...

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