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From: CDC – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention As communities across the United States take steps to slow the spread of COVID-19 by limiting close contact, people are facing new challenges and questions about how to meet basic household needs, such as buying groceries and medicine, and completing banking activities. The following information provides advice about how to meet these household needs in a safe and healthy manner. www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/essential-goods-services.htmlRead More

From: Federal Trade Commission Avoid Coronavirus Scams Don’t respond to texts, emails, or calls about checks from the government. The details are still coming together. Ignore online offers for vaccinations. There are no products proven to treat or prevent COVID-19 at this time. Be wary of ads for test kits. The FDA just announced approval for one home test kit, which requires a doctor’s order. But most test kits being advertised have not been approved by the FDA, and aren’t necessarily accurate. Hang up on robocalls. Scammers are using illegal robocalls to pitch everything from low-priced health insurance to work-at-home schemes. Watch for emails claiming to be from the CDC or WHO. Use sites like coronavirus.gov and usa.gov/coronavirus to get the latest information. And don’t click on links from sources you don’t know. Do your homework when it comes to donations. Never donate in cash, by gift card, or by wiring money. www.ftc.gov/coronavirus/scams-consumer-adviceRead More

To get answers to your questions about COVID-19, call the Broward County COVID-19 Hotline at 954-357-9500, or email COVID-19@flhealth.gov. If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19, call the Hotline BEFORE visiting a doctor or any health care facility. Broward County officials continue to work closely with the Florida Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Governor’s office and the Florida Department of Emergency Management to help residents, visitors and employees weather this health crisis. Safer at Home Cover Your Face Observe Social Distancing Practice Good Hygiene Beware of Scammers News Source: www.Broward.orgRead More

By Brook Baitinger The new coronavirus has made its way into yet another long-term-care facility in Broward County. Two residents and two employees are infected with the virus at Covenant Living of Florida, an assisted-living facility in Plantation, said spokesman Randy Eilts. It’s at least the fourth facility to publicly confirm the presence of positive cases. State officials have refused to identify which facilities have outbreaks, citing privacy concerns. Operators have warned that, try as they might, they can’t keep the virus out. News Source: www.Sun-Sentinel.comRead More

Defective or dangerous products or devices cause thousands of injuries in the United States every year. People harmed by an unsafe product or device may have a cause of action against the individual or company who manufactured, designed, or sold that product or device. Product Liability Law set the parameters and legal rules against individuals or companies who are responsible for the defective products. Product Liability Laws are different from ordinary injury law. The plaintiff, must prove that product or device that caused the injury was indeed defective and that the flaw made this product dangerous and unsafe to use. There are three types of defects that may cause injury. Design defects, meaning there is an error in a product design before it’s manufactured, making it naturally unsafe. Manufacturing defects, develops in the process of assembly of the product or device. Marketing defects, this refers to improper labeling, inadequate instructions or safety warnings. Product liability claims are very complex and establishing legal fault can be quite complicated. At Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A., we are your advocates; we feel your frustration and pain and, along with…Read More

There are five major factors taken into account to determine the settlement amount in a personal injury claim resulting from a car crash. The first is the amount of money spent on medical treatments and related expenses, such as medicines and drugs, professional fees and hospital bills. The second is damages to property; if a personal injury is the result of a car crash, the compensation will include the cost of repair of the car or vehicle. The third category is the amount of money spent on car rentals while the vehicle is being repaired. And the fourth and perhaps most important factor is loss of income incurred as a result of the injuries suffered in the accident. Obviously, the length of time missed from work will be a big factor in the computation of the lost income. It is of the utmost importance, in order to present a strong case in court, to save all receipts related to the crash, both for medical and repair expenses. The last consideration is pain and suffering, and how the accident will affect your long-term quality of life.…Read More

Automobile accidents happen more frequently in Florida than anyone fully realizes – current statistics reveal that there’s a crash every 10 seconds, with close to 5 fatalities reported every hour as a result of those crashes. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that speeding is not only a major contributing factor in vehicle accidents nationwide, but also results in a higher percentage of fatalities when crashes occur at higher than normal speeds. When other dangerous factors – such as fatigue, distracted driving, cellphone use, texting while driving and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs – are combined with speeding, the results can prove devastating. According to NHTSA estimates, speed-related crashes cost Americans upwards of $40 billion each year. Please use common sense every time you get behind the wheel on South Florida’s roadways; plan wisely and take your time – it’s a much better proposition to arrive a little late than not to arrive at all. If you or a loved one has been involved in an automobile, truck or motorcycle accident in Florida due to the negligence of others, contact…Read More

Construction sites are one of the most accident-prone workplaces in America, and some of the most frequently reported worker fatalities occur in the construction sector. Common causes for construction site accidents include falls, being struck by objects, electrocution, scaffolding accidents, and trench collapses. While many accidents are the result of worker distraction or failure to follow established workplace rules, some accidents are caused by negligence on the part of the construction companies in failing to provide the proper occupational safety equipment such as hardhats, safety vests, goggles and health requirements required by law. Such negligence may be reflected in the lack of proper fall protection safeguards, poor quality of communication standards in the work site, poorly built scaffolding, improper control of electricity, and inadequate respiratory protections, to name a few. If you are a construction worker and have suffered a workplace accident as a result of your employer’s failure to follow standard occupational safety and health requirements, you may be entitled to compensation not only for the physical damages suffered but also for the pain and suffering associated with those damages including lost wages. The…Read More

Bicycle accidents can result in injuries, and these injuries can result in short- or long-term complications. Besides the common minor scrapes and bruising resulting from common spills, most serious injuries result from collisions with motor vehicles, which may include fractured or broken bones; internal injuries and bleeding; facial scarring and disfigurement; skull fractures and/or brain injuries (some resulting in coma, either temporary or permanent); spinal cord injuries (some resulting in temporary or permanent paralysis); temporary or permanent damage to limbs (even resulting in amputation); and even death. According to 2018 statistics from NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), there were 857 cyclist’s deaths on our national roads. 75% of the deaths occurred in urban areas, with children ages 5 to 14 being most at risk for death and injury from these accidents. Florida is among the states that has the highest rate of bicycle accident fatalities. If you or a loved one has been injured in a bicycle accident, call 1-800-TellRobert now, toll-free, to consult with the Bicycle Injury Department of Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A. We have over three decades of experience with bicycle injury…Read More