Indiana Injury And Family Lawyer Blog

After the District Attorney Armando R. Villalobos of Cameron County in Texas announced that he was considering reviewing Facebook profiles as part of the jury selection process, it is suspected that this criterion may eventually become a part of all candidates involved in the jury selection process.   Jurors must submit names and basic information, such as employers, religion, and children. Attorneys can also check Google through their smart phones to identify any questionable items.

It’s interesting to see how the Internet has played a role in law. The biggest issue has been fraudulent purchasing activities. Obviously, online purchases are very appealing.  A hassle-free purchase experience is highly desirable in today’s market.  The Internet offers a great convenience.  The Internet also offers a wide variety of items to choose from in varying styles. This allows for a much broader selection of items to select from which provides for a greater shopping experience.

By the same token, the Internet is associated with risks and warnings. The FTC Rules govern Internet purchases.  It is known that in Internet purchases the requirement of the FTC states that goods must be shipped at the time that is stated on the website. Goods must be shipped within thirty days of your purchase when there is no time specified for delivery of the purchase.

The FTC also requires that you receive a notice that informs you of any delay or the expectation of delivery. Many states have additional laws over the federal regulations.

Fraud is another area of concern on the Internet. It is difficult on the Internet to know if a website is fraudulent. Having a nice, easy to navigate, well-written website does not mean that the company is legitimate.  Consumers should only make purchases on a website when there is a lock icon on the website.

If you, your family or a friend have suffered damages and need assistance in asserting your rights for justice and compensation, contact PADOVE LAW, toll free at (877) 446 5294 for a free consultation.

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois has placed a temporary receiver over Central Coast Nutraceuticals Inc. There were also several other companies involved, including: iLife Health and Wellness LLC, Simply Naturals LLC, Fit for Life LLC, and Health and Beauty Solutions LLC.  These are Internet based companies. The colon cleansers distributed by Central Coast Nutraceuticals Inc. and its affiliates have been directed to stop selling Colopure and their company assets are being frozen, according to the FTC.

Internet sales rip offs totaling $30 million in 2009 have been based on “deceptive advertising and unfair billing practices". There have been over 2,800 complaints filed with law enforcement agencies and the Better Business Bureau.

Buyers will be able to participate in a risk free trial by producing evidence of illegal billing. The estimates of people affected in the scam total approximately 1 million.

There has also been a trademark infringement complaint filed against 40 Internet marketers. Internet sales rip offs are now one of the most recent biggest scams that is occurring in the U.S.

AcaiPure, distributed by Central Coast Nutraceuticals Inc. and its affiliates, is a weight-loss supplement, marketed for helping people lose up to 25 pounds in the first months.  This drug was also removed from the market.  Colopure was marketed as a preventative colon cancer treatment.

When purchasing products on the Internet, consumers must be extremely careful. It’s wise to view multiple websites in order to evaluate the differences in quality and credibility of the site. Phoned in call purchases are always the best option. It’s wise to look for a “lock” icon on the website where you are making a purchase before entering your credit card information. You can also ask the vendor to delete your credit card information following your purchase to eliminate the risk of getting charged for items that you no longer want to be charged for.   Repetitive charges from Internet companies are common and you’ll want to reduce those risks as much as possible.

If you, your family or a friend have suffered damages and incurred medical expenses from a defective product, and need assistance in asserting your rights for justice and compensation, contact PADOVE LAW, toll free at (877) 446 5294 for a free consultation.

Please attend the 2011 Sorrow to Strength Conference for Truck Accident Victims, their families and all other interested people.  This truck safety conference will be held in Washington, DC from Saturday, April 30th to Tuesday, May 3rd.  We hope to bring together families and friends of truck crash victims and truck crash survivors.  There is no charge, and the conference is open to all survivors, advocates, and legal/medical/other related professionals interested in truck safety.   This is an opportunity to join with others  for a weekend of sharing, remembrance, and workshops.  On Monday and Tuesday the participants will bring their messages for improved truck safety policies and laws to Capitol Hill and the Department of Transportation during meetings which will be pre-arranged for those with something to say about truck safety and attended by a Truck Safety Coalition staff member.

If you are interested in attending,or have any questions call the truck safety organization at 888.353.4572 or 703.294.6404.  You can also send an email to info@trucksafety.org.  More information will be posted at www.trucksafety.org in the near future.

You may also contact Burton A. Padove a truck safety member for more information on this conference, truck safety issues and for truck and tractor trailer accident representation.  Attorney Burton Padove accepts trucking negligence cases for seriously injured victims on a no recovery-no fee basis. Truck/car collisions result in wrongful death, brain injuries, paralysis, fractured bones, internal damage, pain, suffering , disability, disfigurement and lost income every day, not only on the interstates, but in towns and on highways and roads everywhere.

If you, your family or a friend have suffered damages, incurred medical expenses from an accident involving an 18 wheeler or any other size truck and need assistance in asserting your rights for justice and compensation, contact truck safety and accident lawfirm PADOVE LAW, toll free at (877) 446 5294 for a free consultation.    For more information  visit www.padovelaw.com or www.indianapersonalinjurylawyer.net.

All lots, totaling 13 million, of Rolaids Extra Strength Softchews, Extra Strength plus Gas Softchews, and Rolaids Multi-Symptom plus Anti-Gas soft chews that were distributed in the United States have been recalled. The reason for the recall is that there have been several complaints that the product is tainted with metal and wood particles. This is the latest in a string of recalls for McNeil Consumer Healthcare, a Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc.

All lots of Children’s BENADRYL® Allergy FASTMELT® Tablets, in cherry and grape flavors, that were distributed in the United States and some other countries, as well as,  Junior Strength MOTRIN® Caplets, 24 count, have also been recalled.

McNeill has voluntarily conducted these recalls in cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration. The company has also investigated why these incidents have occurred. Following a preliminary investigation, it appears that the foreign particles may have been introduced into the product during manufacturing at a third party facility. McNeill has suspended production of the products until a final outcome has been determined and corrective action has taken place to prevent such incidents from happening again.

People who have any of the affected McNeill products should not use the product and contact McNeil for a refund. Though the risk of serious illness from the recalled products seems to be low, it is important to contact a physician if you are experiencing unusual symptoms after use of any McNeil product.

It is important to note that all drugs are associated with risks.  It is important to read product labels and package inserts about medications before you take them. It is important to review any medications you are taking with your physician.

Burton Padove, Indiana and Illinois lawyer, is available to help those who are injured because of defective products.  He can be reached at (877) 446 5294.