Alcohol-Impaired Drivers Involved in Fatal Crashes, by Gender & State, 2007-2008
This Research Note emphasizes recent trends in the number of alcohol-impaired drivers involved in fatal crashes, by the gender of the driver as well as the State where the fatal crash occurred.
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/portal/site/nhtsa/menuitem.6a6eaf83cf719ad24ec86e10dba046a0/
David E. Schreiber
www.mayerson.com
610-948-4800
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
How to Keep Email Free from Virus Attachments
How to Keep Email Free from Virus Attachments
Email keeps us in touch with friends, family, and colleagues. Yet, caution is necessary when emails contain attachments. Attachments come from friends and strangers. Nonetheless, users can choose to keep their computers free from malicious email attachments in a variety of ways.
1. Allow free email accounts to scan attachments for viruses. Free email accounts such as Yahoo, Hotmail, AOL, and Google Mail automatically scan email attachments for viruses or offer alternative means of opening attachments, before the attachment downloads to the computer.
2. Scan emails with an antivirus software. Antivirus software features an option to scan email attachments proactively, before or after attachments download to the computer.
3. Upload or email attachments to a web-based virus scanner. Web-based virus scanners allow users to upload attachments to a server, which scans the attachment for viruses and malware. Optionally, the user can forward attachment to a specified email address, which will then scan the virus from multiple antivirus programs. A report will indicate whether the attachment contains a virus.
Receiving email attachments through email is a normal part of checking emails, but caution is necessary. Scanning email attachments is a preventive method of detecting viruses, phishing, malware, and spyware. Routinely scanning documents and running a current version of antivirus software will effectively reduce chances of file attachments infecting the computer.
Tips and Warnings
n Do not open email attachments from unknown senders. These attachments could contain viruses, Trojans, or malware.
n Save email attachments before opening them directly from email. Malicious attachments cannot do any harm until opened. Scan the attachment with the antivirus software installed on the computer, or use a web-based virus scanner to examine the attachment for viruses.
- Keep an up-to-date antivirus program installed on the computer. There are many paid and free antivirus software and internet security options available.
- Free web-based attachment scanner - http://www.virustotal.com/
- Free antivirus and malware software - http://www.avast.com/
- Free antivirus and malware software - http://free.avg.com/us-en/homepage
- Free antivirus, Trojan, and spyware remover- http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
David Schreiber
Mayerson Schreiber McDevitt, P.C.
www.mayerson.com
800-524-7300
Serving: Pottstown, Boyertown, Phoenixville, Spring City, Limerick, Gilbertsville, Phoenixville, Douglassville, Birdsboro, Collegeville, Royersford areas
Email keeps us in touch with friends, family, and colleagues. Yet, caution is necessary when emails contain attachments. Attachments come from friends and strangers. Nonetheless, users can choose to keep their computers free from malicious email attachments in a variety of ways.
1. Allow free email accounts to scan attachments for viruses. Free email accounts such as Yahoo, Hotmail, AOL, and Google Mail automatically scan email attachments for viruses or offer alternative means of opening attachments, before the attachment downloads to the computer.
2. Scan emails with an antivirus software. Antivirus software features an option to scan email attachments proactively, before or after attachments download to the computer.
3. Upload or email attachments to a web-based virus scanner. Web-based virus scanners allow users to upload attachments to a server, which scans the attachment for viruses and malware. Optionally, the user can forward attachment to a specified email address, which will then scan the virus from multiple antivirus programs. A report will indicate whether the attachment contains a virus.
Receiving email attachments through email is a normal part of checking emails, but caution is necessary. Scanning email attachments is a preventive method of detecting viruses, phishing, malware, and spyware. Routinely scanning documents and running a current version of antivirus software will effectively reduce chances of file attachments infecting the computer.
Tips and Warnings
n Do not open email attachments from unknown senders. These attachments could contain viruses, Trojans, or malware.
n Save email attachments before opening them directly from email. Malicious attachments cannot do any harm until opened. Scan the attachment with the antivirus software installed on the computer, or use a web-based virus scanner to examine the attachment for viruses.
- Keep an up-to-date antivirus program installed on the computer. There are many paid and free antivirus software and internet security options available.
- Free web-based attachment scanner - http://www.virustotal.com/
- Free antivirus and malware software - http://www.avast.com/
- Free antivirus and malware software - http://free.avg.com/us-en/homepage
- Free antivirus, Trojan, and spyware remover- http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
David Schreiber
Mayerson Schreiber McDevitt, P.C.
www.mayerson.com
800-524-7300
Serving: Pottstown, Boyertown, Phoenixville, Spring City, Limerick, Gilbertsville, Phoenixville, Douglassville, Birdsboro, Collegeville, Royersford areas
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Man arrested for DUI after calling police because his marijuana was stolen
Calvin Hoover, 21, of Salem, Oregon called 911 to say that his marijuana was missing.
According to the local paper, the Statesman Journal, he called 911 to report that while he was in a bar, someone broke into his truck, stole $400 cash, a jacket and about 3/4 oz. of marijuana, valued at about $180.
Police went to the bar but Hoover was not there.
An hour later, Hoover called again to complain but this time angry that the police had not arrived.
Authorities said the dispatcher had trouble understanding the caller because he was driving and stopping several times to vomit.
Police eventually found Hoover's truck parked on the street. He was 100 feet from his truck, walking in the street. He told authorities that he was looking for the people who stole his "weed."
Police took a theft report and arrested him on charges of driving under the influence. They explained to Hoover that if he did not have a medical marijuana card and was found in possession of marijuana, he would have been charged with possession of a controlled substance. (Medical marijuana is legal in Oregon, with a valid permit). It's not clear whether he had any such permit, but DUI IS illegal.
According to the local paper, the Statesman Journal, he called 911 to report that while he was in a bar, someone broke into his truck, stole $400 cash, a jacket and about 3/4 oz. of marijuana, valued at about $180.
Police went to the bar but Hoover was not there.
An hour later, Hoover called again to complain but this time angry that the police had not arrived.
Authorities said the dispatcher had trouble understanding the caller because he was driving and stopping several times to vomit.
Police eventually found Hoover's truck parked on the street. He was 100 feet from his truck, walking in the street. He told authorities that he was looking for the people who stole his "weed."
Police took a theft report and arrested him on charges of driving under the influence. They explained to Hoover that if he did not have a medical marijuana card and was found in possession of marijuana, he would have been charged with possession of a controlled substance. (Medical marijuana is legal in Oregon, with a valid permit). It's not clear whether he had any such permit, but DUI IS illegal.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
All over the country reports are coming in that Medical Malpractice lawsuits are down tremendously, despite the insurance lobby propaganda. In Pennsylvania, for example, medical malpractice lawsuits are down 38% since 2002 and in Philadelphia by 52%. Furthermore, two of the largest insurance carriers in the state for that kind of coverage are decreasing their rates and since 2002, 57 new carriers are offering policies to doctors.
It's a shame that the misinformation about this continues and no one really knows the truth about personal injury or medical malpractice litigation unless they unfortunately have to go through it. It is not a jackpot or lottery system and most insurance defense lawyers will tell you that not only are the great majority of jury verdicts in favor of doctors but both the number of lawsuits and the actual dollar amount of verdicts are down substantially.
If you would like more information, please contact us.
David Schreiber
Mayerson Schreiber McDevitt, P.C.
www.mayerson.com
610-948-4800
800-524-7300
Serving: Pottstown, Boyertown, Spring City, Gilbertsville, Douglassville, Phoenixville, Birdsboro, Limerick, Royersford
It's a shame that the misinformation about this continues and no one really knows the truth about personal injury or medical malpractice litigation unless they unfortunately have to go through it. It is not a jackpot or lottery system and most insurance defense lawyers will tell you that not only are the great majority of jury verdicts in favor of doctors but both the number of lawsuits and the actual dollar amount of verdicts are down substantially.
If you would like more information, please contact us.
David Schreiber
Mayerson Schreiber McDevitt, P.C.
www.mayerson.com
610-948-4800
800-524-7300
Serving: Pottstown, Boyertown, Spring City, Gilbertsville, Douglassville, Phoenixville, Birdsboro, Limerick, Royersford
Monday, October 12, 2009
Insurance Company Tactics Add to Americans' Financial Hardships
Washington, DC—Insurers are increasingly using tough tactics against cash-strapped consumers to boost profits, according to a new report that investigates claims data, policies, and news accounts.
The report details tactics that target policyholders, insurance companies that are engaging in these practices, and what consumers can do to prevent abuses and fight back.
The current economic turmoil, which is greatly affecting the insurance sector, will likely spark insurers to use these tactics to maximize their bottom lines.
“Insurance companies are preying on cash-strapped consumers with tough tactics to increase profits,” said American Association for Justice CEO Jon Haber. “The current challenges facing American families are only compounded when their insurance company plays hardball in their greatest time of need.”
The tactics insurance companies use against consumers include:
Denying Claims: Some of the nation’s biggest insurance companies – Allstate, AIG, and State Farm among others – have systematically denied valid claims in an attempt to boost their bottom lines. These companies have rewarded employees who successfully denied claims, replaced employees who would not, and when all else failed, engaged in outright fraud to avoid paying claims.
Delaying until Death: Many insurance companies routinely delay claims, even going as far as to lock paperwork in safes, knowing full well that many policyholders will simply give up. In the words of one regulator, “the bottom line is that insurance companies make money when they don’t pay claims… They’ll do anything to avoid paying, because if they wait long enough, they know the policyholders will die.”
Confusing Consumers: Insurance contracts are some of the densest and incomprehensible contracts a consumer is ever likely to see. More than half of all states have enacted “plain English” laws for consumer contracts, yet many Americans still do not fully understand the risks they are subject to.
Discriminating By Credit Score: Insurance companies are increasingly using credit reports to dictate the premiums you pay, or whether you can even get insurance in the first place. The practice penalizes senior citizens with little credit, those who responsibly pay bills every month with cash or check, or those who have suffered financial crisis through no fault of their own.
Abandoning the Sick: Health insurers looking to cut costs have taken to retroactively canceling, or rescinding, the policies of people whose conditions have become expensive to treat. Some insurance companies have even offered bonuses to employees who meet “cancellation goals” – cancer patients in the middle of chemotherapy have even been targeted.
Canceling for a Call: Many people are rightly reluctant to make small claims on their home insurance for fear their insurance company will raise their premiums. But few realize that insurance companies often refuse to renew a policy just for making a phone call. Often an insurance company will count an inquiry over the phone as the same as a claim, and then they will do everything in their power to drop you.
(This source of this article is www.justice.org).
For more information, feel free to contact us.
David E. Schreiber
Mayerson Schreiber McDevitt, P.C.
www.mayerson.com
Since 1963
Serving: Pottstown, Phoenixville, Royersford, Limerick, Boyertown, Spring City, Gilbertsville, Birdsboro
Washington, DC—Insurers are increasingly using tough tactics against cash-strapped consumers to boost profits, according to a new report that investigates claims data, policies, and news accounts.
The report details tactics that target policyholders, insurance companies that are engaging in these practices, and what consumers can do to prevent abuses and fight back.
The current economic turmoil, which is greatly affecting the insurance sector, will likely spark insurers to use these tactics to maximize their bottom lines.
“Insurance companies are preying on cash-strapped consumers with tough tactics to increase profits,” said American Association for Justice CEO Jon Haber. “The current challenges facing American families are only compounded when their insurance company plays hardball in their greatest time of need.”
The tactics insurance companies use against consumers include:
Denying Claims: Some of the nation’s biggest insurance companies – Allstate, AIG, and State Farm among others – have systematically denied valid claims in an attempt to boost their bottom lines. These companies have rewarded employees who successfully denied claims, replaced employees who would not, and when all else failed, engaged in outright fraud to avoid paying claims.
Delaying until Death: Many insurance companies routinely delay claims, even going as far as to lock paperwork in safes, knowing full well that many policyholders will simply give up. In the words of one regulator, “the bottom line is that insurance companies make money when they don’t pay claims… They’ll do anything to avoid paying, because if they wait long enough, they know the policyholders will die.”
Confusing Consumers: Insurance contracts are some of the densest and incomprehensible contracts a consumer is ever likely to see. More than half of all states have enacted “plain English” laws for consumer contracts, yet many Americans still do not fully understand the risks they are subject to.
Discriminating By Credit Score: Insurance companies are increasingly using credit reports to dictate the premiums you pay, or whether you can even get insurance in the first place. The practice penalizes senior citizens with little credit, those who responsibly pay bills every month with cash or check, or those who have suffered financial crisis through no fault of their own.
Abandoning the Sick: Health insurers looking to cut costs have taken to retroactively canceling, or rescinding, the policies of people whose conditions have become expensive to treat. Some insurance companies have even offered bonuses to employees who meet “cancellation goals” – cancer patients in the middle of chemotherapy have even been targeted.
Canceling for a Call: Many people are rightly reluctant to make small claims on their home insurance for fear their insurance company will raise their premiums. But few realize that insurance companies often refuse to renew a policy just for making a phone call. Often an insurance company will count an inquiry over the phone as the same as a claim, and then they will do everything in their power to drop you.
(This source of this article is www.justice.org).
For more information, feel free to contact us.
David E. Schreiber
Mayerson Schreiber McDevitt, P.C.
www.mayerson.com
Since 1963
Serving: Pottstown, Phoenixville, Royersford, Limerick, Boyertown, Spring City, Gilbertsville, Birdsboro
Monday, October 5, 2009
What the insurance company knows that you don't
The insurance company gets to work immediately to try reduce the amount they will have to pay you for your injury. While you are in pain and dealing with the injury their negligent driver caused, they have adjusters that are busy preserving the evidence that will help them. For example, they will get witness statements.
The insurance company knows that the odds are that they will pay you much less if you do not have a lawyer. (Statistics kept by the insurance industry indicate that they pay 2 to 3 times MORE if you have a lawyer). Worse, they will delay paying you because the longer they hold the money, the more they can get in interest on the money they haven't paid you.
At Mayerson Schreiber McDevitt, P.C., we specialize in injury law. Our results, see them listed at www.mayerson.com, show we know how to overcome the insurance company's tactics to get you the most fair result-- what the insurance company doesn't want to have to pay. Our reputation in the community is excellent. For five decades we have fought to get our clients what they deserve from the insurance company.
David E. Schreiber
Mayerson Schreiber McDevitt, P.C.
www.mayerson.com
610-948-4800
Since 1963
Serving Pottstown, Boyertown, Spring City, Birdsboro, Phoenixville, Gilbertsville, Royersford, Limerick
Friday, October 2, 2009
Most common mistakes when trying to settle your injury case with the insurance company
- Giving the insurance company too much information
- Not getting the right medical treatment
- Not promptly gathering the critical or necessary information
- Failing to collect from all available sources
- Settling your case too soon
David Schreiber
Mayerson Schreiber McDevitt, P.C.
www.mayerson.com
610-948-4800
Serving: Pottstown, Boyertown, Spring City, Limerick, Phoenixville, Birdsboro, Gilbertsville, Douglassville
- Not getting the right medical treatment
- Not promptly gathering the critical or necessary information
- Failing to collect from all available sources
- Settling your case too soon
David Schreiber
Mayerson Schreiber McDevitt, P.C.
www.mayerson.com
610-948-4800
Serving: Pottstown, Boyertown, Spring City, Limerick, Phoenixville, Birdsboro, Gilbertsville, Douglassville
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