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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
In and around Boston, open windows in the spring and summertime are part of our culture, but there can be a real safety issue when opening windows with young children in the house. Many parents are aware of the hazard, but many also believe that this sort of misfortune will…
Several automakers are recalling millions of vehicles in the U.S. with a specific type of frontal airbag inflators manufactured by Takata Corporation, an automotive parts company based in Japan. Included in the list of manufacturers are General Motors, Volkswagen, Ford, Daimler Vans, BMW, Jaguar-Land Rover, and Mercedes-Benz whose recalls were…