Last Tuesday, June 14, 2016, a two-year-old boy was with his family at Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida when he was attacked by an alligator. The boy was playing in less than a foot of water when an almost 7 foot long alligator grabbed him and dragged him into…
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Dangers of Fireworks as the Fourth of July Approaches
Many sports fans remember the tragedy shortly after the Fourth of July last year involving Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul. At a holiday cookout in his hometown of Deerfield Beach, Florida, Pierre-Paul and his friends were celebrating the day by setting off $1,100 worth of fireworks for the whole neighborhood. …
Whistleblowers of Financial Fraud
In the past, the primary whistle blower act in place has been the Federal False Claims Act, which was enacted during the Civil War to combat fraud against the federal government by suppliers to the Union Army. Also commonly called “Lincoln’s Law”, the False Claims Act was rarely used until…
GM Unveils Rear Seat Reminder
General Motors has just introduced a feature they call the “Rear Seat Reminder” for their U.S. customers. This feature prompts drivers to check the back seat as they leave their vehicles under specific conditions. This technology is believed to be the first of its kind in the automobile industry. There…
What to Do if You’re Involved in a Rear-end Collision in Massachusetts
Most people think they would know what to do in the event of a car accident. If there are no serious injuries, you just exchange information and call the insurance company, right? But many of us underestimate how shaken up we would be in a collision, even if no serious…
BMW Recalling Over 600K SUV’s
BMW has announced that it will be recalling 622,000 SUVs worldwide due to potential problems with the child seat anchors in the vehicles. According to the report, these anchors may become damaged over time and therefore do not secure the seat properly. The models included in the recall are certain…
IRS Tax Evasion Whistleblowing – What You Need to Know
What if revealing information could land you with millions in rewards? The IRS can award money to those who provide “specific and credible information” to the IRS if the material yields collection of taxes, penalties, interest or other forms of collection from the defiant taxpayer. The IRS is specific in noting…
Medicare Fraud At Skilled Nursing Facilities
Often times after older citizens suffer an incapacitating illness or stroke, they require some time to recover in a rehabilitation center. However, there are some cases in which these skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) partake in fraudulent behavior. The way this scam works is often through a type of billing fraud…
What are the Most Dangerous Items in Your Home?
The home should be a place of comfort and security. You can adjust the thermostat to keep warm in the winter and cool in the summer, prepare nutritious meals in your kitchen, read in your favorite armchair, take hot baths after a long day, and sleep peacefully in your cozy…
Summer Camp Injuries
Swimming Pool Accidents Summer camps often involve swimming. Although swimming pools can provide great fun, and respite from the hot sun, they can also pose dangers. Minor injuries from pool chemical reactions and slips on wet surfaces are common, but campers can also suffer more serious injuries, such as electrocution…