Surgical Mesh Complications Can Be Serious

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oday there are many lawyers that specialize in certain areas of the law, such as divorce, vehicle accidents, criminal and so on.

 

Jul 20, 2011 – Today there are many lawyers that specialize in certain areas of the law, such as divorce, vehicle accidents, criminal and so on. But what do you do when you are having surgical mesh problems, or surgical mesh complications?

Many people undergo hernia surgery in the United States. And with this can come hernia mesh problems. But one also needs to find out if their Hernia mesh problems are because the doctor used a mesh that is now part of the surgical mesh recall. Surgical mesh has been used for decades on patients. But it has not been until recently that there has been a surgical mesh recall. The internet provides a vast amount of information on surgical mesh complications and other surgical mesh problems.

This has brought on many of the surgical mesh lawsuits being filed today. The internet is an information highway of knowledge to many people. And with websites that post the surgical mesh recall numbers helps those who are either worried they might have this type of mesh in their body, or  to be able to share this information with someone that they love. Many people that have had surgical mesh complications, or have this mesh inside of them and have had no problems as of yet, search for a surgical mesh attorney. Because they want someone who specializes in these types of cases.  

Searching on the world wide web, will help those who want to find a surgical mesh attorney, or a surgical mesh lawyer. When you have found the surgical mesh lawyer, they will advise you if your case can be filed as a surgical mesh lawsuit. And if you, or someone you love can not find out what type of surgical mesh has been used in the surgery, your surgical mesh attorney, located online at http://surgicalmeshlaw.com/ , can.

Your Aging Car: Repair or Replace?

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by Emily Guy Birken

 

All frugal drivers have reached this unenviable point.

Old Faithful, the automobile you have babied and maintained past 100,000 miles, now requires expensive repairs.

Is it worth it to funnel more money into your aging ride, or is it time to start over with a new car? This is a difficult decision to make, as it can be hard to know if this expensive repair is just the tip of the iceberg of mechanical problems, or if it will get you cheerfully back on the road for several years to come.

To make this decision, there are several questions you should ask yourself:

How Safe and Reliable is the Car?

If you are putting good money into repairing an older car (older than the early to mid 90s), you might want to think about re-channeling money into a newer vehicle. Safety standards have come a long way in the last 20 years, and it really is important to keep up with them, particularly if this is your family car.

Even if the safety standards are up to par, reliability can also be an issue in older cars. If it’s in the shop more often than it’s in your driveway, it might be time to either find a new car or a new mechanic—even if each fix isn’t that expensive.

How Much will this Repair Cost?

Before you agree to any work done on your car, get an estimate in writing. That will help you decide several things—how you will pay for the repair, how much more time you will need to drive the car to make the repair worthwhile, and how much car that same repair money would be able to buy if you instead decide to start over with a new car.

How Much is the Car Worth?

This part of the equation is not nearly as simple as it sounds. For auto insurance companies, it’s straightforward subtraction: the car’s value minus the cost of repairs. If that number is 0 or negative, they total the car.

For the rest of us, however, the car’s value also encompasses the idea of what it is worth to you to be free of a car payment, to not have to take public transportation to work, and how much you love the car. (Don’t laugh! I have known many responsible adults, myself included, who were head-over-heels in love with their cars.)

The car’s value is a highly subjective measurement when it includes these metrics, so it is important to sit down and decide ahead of time how much you can afford to put into repairs.

How Long Can You Reasonably Assume the Car will Last?

Thanks to the internet, this is an easier question to answer, as you can do a great deal of research on when your make, model and year of car becomes onerous to own. If you’ve got a repair estimate in hand and can’t decide, do some research on the car and the repair.

Chances are, someone out there has encountered a similar problem with the same car and can give you an idea of how much more drive time this repair will buy you. A good rule of thumb is to only spend about $1000 per year of further service. That will certainly cost you less per month than a new car payment.

Unfortunately, with these sorts of money decisions, you will never know for certain that you’re making the right choice. The best you can do is to gather all the information you can to make a good decision, and to be proactive in saving for repairs or a new car as your trusty automobile ages.

What’s your breaking point? How do you decide to repair or replace your car?

Filing Accident Claims When A Family Member is Involved

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What would you do if you were involved in an accident with a family member? Never thought about it until now? No one wants to deal with legal stuff with family but sometimes it just happens.

 

Jul 18, 2011 – Accidents Claims with Family

Is this a good idea?

No one wants to be involved in a car accident, much less with a family member. However, it is sometimes unavoidable, and the emotional stress can be much greater if the family member was at fault.

Many people hesitate, or have reservations, about filing lawsuits when family members are involved. But there may be several reasons why it’s a wise idea – and one that doesn’t have to cause a rift between relatives.

How it works

The law usually allows you to file a claim against another driver – even a relative. So it’s natural to take all the legal routes available to you for recompense. The law looks at who was negligent, reckless, or careless in the crash, and not who is related to whom.

The good news is that when you file a claim against a family member, their insurance may pick up the tab. Sometimes, it’s simply a matter of your insurance company suing theirs. So your relative may not have to pay the cost of the suit out of his or her own pocket. This is precisely why your relative purchases insurance and pays their premiums, and being related to them does not mean their insurance company should not compensate you.

It’s especially important to file a claim if your injury or losses go above and beyond what your insurance is willing to pay. Although you may love your relative very much, that fact doesn’t help pay your medical bills, transportation costs, or lost wages.

Be sure to speak to a knowledgeable legal professional to see if this type of claim is right for you.

Read up on auto accidents: http://www.good-legal-advice.com/auto_accidents.htm

Action Line: Gaps in car insurance policies can leave drivers exposed

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By PHIL MULKINS World Action Line Editor
Published: 7/17/2011  2:22 AM
Last Modified: 7/17/2011  4:23 AM

Dear Action Line: How do we sort through all the insurance options available when it's time to buy car insurance? These ads say, "take 14 minutes to save on car insurance" and when we need it for a wreck it's: "Oh, that's not covered by your policy." - A.J., Tulsa

A policy that covers "everything" would be difficult to price and impossible to afford," says BankRate.com, in its rundown of major potholes existing in your auto policy.

Intentional damage: When intentional or accidental automotive slights cause reactions and retaliation resulting in damage, typical policies exclude liability coverage for drivers who do the road-raging. Insurers don't want to incentivize negative actions.

Livery exclusion: The term "livery" harkens to the old English, meaning "the voluntary transfer of people or property from one place to another, as in delivery." Using your personal vehicle on a regular basis for livery increases risk to your insurer. That's why most personal auto policies exclude liability, medical and collision coverage when insureds routinely use vehicles to transport people or property. It doesn't apply to car pooling or office workers making occasional office lunch runs. But drivers routinely delivering things should buy "commercial" auto policies to ensure coverage.

Lending or borrowing a car: Liability for borrowed cars is spelled out in insurance policies, including exclusion clauses denying coverage. Borrowers usually aren't covered unless the car's owner had coverage entitling them to use the vehicle. If owners lack collision insurance or have insufficient coverage for damage caused by borrowers, the other party often goes after the borrower for damages or injuries caused.

Acts of nature: Bad weather topples trees and hurls damaging debris. Wild animals take up residence, chew through wiring and make upholstery nests. Your vehicle receives major damage when you hit bears or deer. But if your policy does not include "comprehensive" coverage protecting it from damage not caused by another vehicle or by striking stationary objects, you are completely exposed - not covered.

Theft: Most auto policies exclude from theft coverage items that aren't part of the vehicle itself. Components that came with the vehicle are covered, but your portable GPS, iPad, CDs, etc., are excluded from policy "theft coverage."

Totaled car: When leasing or carrying an auto loan and the wrecked vehicle is deemed unsalvageable, it is "totaled" by the insurer - it will cost more to repair than it will be worth once repaired. When a total loss is claimed, the insurer calculates your payout based on the market value of the vehicle at the time of the crash. As many lease holders and borrowers are "upside-down" in their vehicles for much of their leases or loans, owing more than their vehicles are worth, they are on the hook for the gap.

For more auto insurance insights, see Edmunds' "How to save money on car insurance" at tulsaworld.com/EDsaveoncarins, MSN Money's "Cheap car insurance, the smart way" at tulsaworld.com/MSNMcheapcarins and the Federal Citizen Information Center's "9 ways to lower your auto insurance costs" at tulsaworld.com/FCIClowercarins

Original Print Headline: Be aware of gaps in car insurance

ExpertBail: Beware of Bail Bond Agents Who Call You

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How to avoid getting mixed up with a bad bail agent

 

Jul 11, 2011 – Calabasas, CA – When was the last time you sat down to dinner to only have the phone ring with someone trying to sell you something.  Even worse, what if that person was calling to tell you that your son or daughter or sister or brother was in jail and they were calling to help you bail them out.  You shouldn’t only be shocked in this case, but more importantly you need to be careful.

Needing a bail bond is not something one ever plans on needing, so when it happens, here are some important guidelines.  Avoid any bail agents that call you unsolicited.  Why?  Because bail agents shouldn’t be calling you…you should be calling them.  When you need a plumber, does the phone start ringing with plumbers soliciting your business?  Probably not.  So somehow, somewhere, the bail bondsman calling you has probably obtained your information through some illegal means…and what that means is that you should avoid them completely.  Ultimately you are going to be the one that loses in the end.

So what should you do?  Find a trusted resource like http://www.expertbail.com that has the largest, most professional and experienced group of bail agents in the country.  They are not only backed by the largest and oldest insurance company in the country, but they are held to a higher standard of integrity and quality than any other agents.  When you work with an ExpertBail Agent, you are working with the best in the business.  If you can’t go online, just look for the ExpertBail “trusted business” sticker in the window of your bail agent.  If you see that sticker, you know that you are working with an agent that will treat you with respect and honesty.  Since you always have a choice in bail agents, why not choose to work with an Expert as opposed to settling for an Amateur.

Below are three of these experienced, professional bail bondsmen who can be found on http://www.expertbail.com and who are ready to help you now.

California Bail Bonds located at 460 Union Avenue, Suite A in  Fairfield, California is a verified and trusted ExpertBail agent servicing Solano County in California. California Bail Bonds has committed themselves to raising the bar in the bail bond industry and providing the best bail bonds in Solano County, California.

M&M Bail Bonds, located at 66 Essex Street in Hackensack, New Jersey is a verified and trusted ExpertBail agent servicing Bergen County in New Jersey.  M&M Bail Bonds is an experienced, professional bail bond agent who will walk you through the process and provide you with the best bail bonds in Bergen Count, New Jersey.

Carolyn Brown Bail Bonds located at 44 Lewis Streetin Bridgeport, Connecticut is a verified and trusted ExpertBail agent servicing Fairfield County in Connecticut. Carolyn Brown Bail Bonds is one of the most experienced bail agents in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

So, when looking for a bail bondsman in Bridgeport, Connecticut;

Hackensack, New Jersey or Fairfield, California definitely turn to one of these trusted and proven ExpertBail Agents.  Because you never want to rely on an Amateur when there is a trusted Expert waiting to help.

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About ExpertBail
ExpertBail is the bail bond industry’s first true national bail bond network. Comprised of the most experienced and highest quality bail agents in the industry, ExpertBail helps consumers reduce the clutter in the bail marketplace and direct them towards a trusted, proven and experienced bail agent in a simple and transparent way. ExpertBail is backed by AIA, the oldest and largest family of bail bond insurance companies. With over 150 years of stability, trust and knowledge behind every bond written in the ExpertBail Network, our focus is on the consumer and helping them through a difficult time. The mission of ExpertBail and its network of agents is not only to meet the expectations of our customers, but to exceed them substantially.

Will my tire pressure monitoring system work all year?

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RICHARD RUSSELL

Globe and Mail Update

Published Sunday, Jul. 10, 2011 8:00AM EDT

TPMS trouble

I just purchased a 2011 Honda Accord EX with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System. When it comes time to install my winter tires – now mounted on steel rims – I understand the TPMS will not work and the malfunction light will show on the dash. Short of purchasing new special rims with TPMS sensors, will it cause me any problems to run with the TPMS not functioning for five or so months? – Owen

The only problem will be the sight of the warning light.

Your alternatives are to swap the winter tires on to the wheels that came with the car, utilizing those sensors or, assuming the mounted winter tires you have are on wheels that fit the new Accord, buy an aftermarket sensors setup.

If you choose the latter route, remember that there are two types of TPMS systems: direct and indirect. The direct versions monitor and measure the pressure within each tire, sending that information via a transmitter to a receiver and dashboard display.

The indirect systems utilize the ABS/ESC/Traction Control sensors to monitor wheel speed. If a tire loses pressure it will shrink in overall size and rotate at a different speed than the others. ABS systems work by wheel speed, sensing when a wheel slows more than the others, i.e., is about to lock up, and ESC (Electronic Stability Control) systems, sensing when a wheel speeds up, i.e., spins. Indirect TPMS system utilize this same wheel speed information.

Band Hatton warns over dangers of social media

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A team of legal experts has warned users of sites such as Twitter and Facebook to be careful what they write – or potentially end up in court.

 

Jul 05, 2011 – Recent headlines have been filled with stories of internet users posting untrue information about those in the public eye via various social media outlets.

Now, Coventry law firm Band Hatton has warned that what people write online could land them in court and facing hefty bills for damages running into tens of thousands of pounds.

John French, solicitor at Station Square-based Band Hatton, explained that while defamation laws were initially built around traditional forms of print and broadcast media they also apply to the internet.

“Defamation is a very contentious area of law which exists to protect the good reputations of individuals, companies and goods or services from untrue and derogatory verbal and written statements,”

he said.

“Historically defamation actions have been brought following comments made in newspapers, magazines, books and journals.

“However, over the last 10 years more and more people are using networking sites to share their views about people, corporate entities and goods and services.

“Many are under the impression they can make virtually any comment they like on these sites without legal repercussions.

“Sadly for them the law of defamation applies equally to untrue and derogatory comments posted on the internet as it does in the more traditional forms of media and anyone who makes untrue or derogatory remarks runs the risk of being sued for damages which could run into tens of thousands of pounds.”

French also warned defamation laws do not just apply to the rich and famous and that simply saying sorry after passing comment might not be enough to prevent a claim for damages to reputation.

“The penalties for defaming less well known individuals and companies can still lead to substantial damages being awarded, and that has happened in several notable cases,” he said.

“An immediate apology following a defamatory comment will normally act as a defence but this should not be used as a door to hide behind.

“The best way to avoid being sued for defamation is to make absolutely sure any comments posted on the internet are fair and reasonable under the circumstances and fully justified.”

Media enquiries:
Simon Gilbert
Advent Communications
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In ten years it has built a reputation as a practical provider of news driven PR to a range of industry sectors.

AOL Autos Launches "Best Deal Auto Buying Program

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press release

June 21, 2011, 8:00 a.m. EDT

Users Now Have Access to Guaranteed, No-Negotiation Online Car Pricing

 

NEW YORK, Jun 21, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- AOL Autos, a comprehensive source of auto industry news, new and used car buying information, car culture, consumer tips, trends, maintenance and repair, announced today the launch of its Best Deal Auto Buying Program. The new feature provides AOL Autos users access to a streamlined and hassle-free car shopping experience featuring upfront vehicle pricing and AOL Autos Best Price Guarantee, providing users with access to competitive, upfront price quotes from trusted local dealers. The innovative program eliminates haggling and features a price guarantee from AOL Autos.

AOL Autos Best Deal Program, powered by TrueCar, Inc., enables users to configure a virtual order for a car, instantly see multiple upfront price quotes, and then, when ready, print out a price protection certificate to present to the dealer to buy the vehicle--eliminating the usual hassle car buyers have come to expect in the car buying process. AOL Autos will also stand behind the prices quoted and will refund any difference if the cost ends up surpassing the agreed upon bid.*

AOL Autos is one of the industry's leading automotive websites whose primary focus is helping auto consumers make smart decisions through the entire lifecycle of purchasing and maintaining a vehicle. The site attracts nearly ten million monthly unique visitors.**

"Buying a car is typically a great source of stress and anxiety for consumers, so we are delighted to launch a program that will help our users through the process to guarantee they find the best deal possible," said Justin Wolf, General Manager of AOL Autos.

TrueCar, Inc. is committed to improving the car buying process by creating transparency in vehicle pricing. Through the partnership, AOL users will be engaged with an elite network of over 5,000 Certified Dealers who also believe in the mission of bringing truth, trust and clarity to auto purchases, ensuring car buyers get a fair deal through upfront pricing that results in an easier, faster selling process and greater customer satisfaction. Consumers using AOL Autos Best Deal Program can save an average $4,154 off the MSRP(1) of a new car.

"We are very excited to be working with AOL Autos, an automotive power-house," said Stewart Easterby, GM, Car Buying Service for TrueCar, Inc. "The synergy of AOL's rich automotive content and our premier auto-buying platform provide AOL users with an unparalleled car shopping experience."

About AOL

AOL Inc. /quotes/zigman/577531/quotes/nls/aol AOL -1.66% is a premier global media company with a suite of brands and products serving consumers, advertisers and publishers worldwide. The AOL Huffington Post Media Group is a leading source of news, opinion, entertainment, community and digital information comprised of a wide range of destination websites, including AOL.com, The Huffington Post, TechCrunch, Moviefone, Engadget, Patch, AOL Music, StyleList and MapQuest. The AOL Advertising.com Group includes Advertising.com, ADTECH, Pictela, Video, inclusive of AOL Video, goviral and 5min Media, Content Solutions and Sponsored Listings and serves a combined content and advertising market at scale through video, brand advertising, content and ad serving. AOL is focused on engaging consumers and providing online advertising services and solutions on both AOL Huffington Post Media Group destination websites and third party websites, in addition to serving consumer platforms including AOL Mail, AIM, about.me, and mobile experiences. AOL also operates one of the largest Internet subscription access services in the United States, which serves as another distribution channel for its consumer offerings.

About TrueCar, Inc.

TrueCar, Inc. is an automotive solutions provider focused on changing how cars are sold by providing a significantly better customer experience while helping qualified dealer partners to gain incremental market share and reduce costs. TrueCar.com is a transparent, visual publisher of new car transaction data. TrueCar.com price reports help both dealers and consumers to agree on the parameters of a fair deal by providing an accurate, comprehensive and simple understanding of what others actually paid for the identically equipped new car over the last 30 days both locally and nationally. TrueCar, Inc. works with a national network of nearly 5,000 Certified Dealers that provide up-front, no-haggle, competitive pricing to assist some of the nation's largest and most well respected membership and service organizations to meet the auto buying needs of their members and customers. These partnerships include American Express, AAA, USAA and more than 60 others. Collectively these audiences represent over 1M in-market customers each month. TrueCar, Inc. is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA and has offices in San Francisco. The company was founded in 2005 and has been profitable since 2009. With nearly 200 percent year-over-year growth TrueCar has driven over 250,000 sales and is developing a suite of transaction oriented products and services centered on transparency and radical clarity as a result of comprehensively analyzing market data and information. You can follow TrueCar on Twitter and become a fan of TrueCar on Facebook.

* See Best Deal Terms for details - http://autos.aol.com/best-deal/terms/ ** comScore Media Metrix May 2011 Data (1)Average savings off of ("MSRP") through Q1 2011 for new vehicle sales through Certified Dealers. Includes all applicable manufacturer-to-customer cash incentives.

SOURCE: AOL