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P.I.S.S.D. -- Personal Injury, Social Security Disability

The title of this blog reflects Bob Kraft's attitude toward those government agencies and insurance companies that routinely mistreat injured or disabled people.
By Robert Kraft

Post Frequency: 5.9/day

Last Entry: May 06, 2009 at 17:44:22

In Throwing Out Verdict, Houston Appellate Court Usurps Role Of Trial Judge And Jury

Posted on June 01, 2008
The Houston Chronicle ran an interesting commentary this weekend about the Houston Court of Civil Appeals overturning a plaintiff victory against Merck, Inc. in a Vioxx lawsuit. The gist of the article is that the appeals court has taken the place of the judge and jury...

Friday Fun

Posted on May 30, 2008
OK, I don't know what the name of this game, Doeo, means, and I don't really understand the details. I just know it's kind of fun to click on all the "doeos" that pop up. Check it out.

Uninsured Drivers' Cars Will Soon Be Towed In Dallas

Posted on May 29, 2008
In keeping with the laws of several suburbs, the City of Dallas has now voted to tow the cars of drivers who cannot produce proof of auto liability insurance after a traffic stop. The vote was divisive, along racial lines, with opponents arguing it places an undue burden on lower-income residents...

Iraq Veterans Suffer Increase In Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Injuries

Posted on May 29, 2008
The Chicago Tribune reports an increase in the number of post traumatic stress disorder injuries suffered by military personnel in Iraq, coinciding with the "surge" in troop strength. This is doubly tragic for our brave vets ? they suffer terrible injuries, and then we mistreat them by failing to provide proper diagnosis and treatment in our medical facilities...

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Featured Link - ChunkIt! Web Search Assistant

Posted on May 28, 2008
I got an e-mail ad for this product, and it actually looks as if it might be helpful for Internet searches. Here's a quote from the ad: It's called ChunkIt and it's a FREE browser search tool you can add to your Web page to make searching easier on every Web site...

Yes, It Really IS This Bad In Texas

Posted on May 28, 2008
When I talk with personal injury lawyers who practice outside Texas, they sometimes think I'm exaggerating when I tell them how hard it is for injured claimants to win a case here. No, I'm not exaggerating. My evidence is a decision rendered today by the Court of Appeals, Fifth District of Texas at Dallas...

Featured Link - Body Mass Index Calculator

Posted on May 27, 2008
Many of our Social Security disability claimants are hindered by obesity. While this alone will not be enough to qualify them for Social Security disability benefits, it can be a contributing factor. There has been much publicity recently about the latest method of determining whether a person is at a healthy weight level...

Please Remember The Meaning Of Memorial Day

Posted on May 26, 2008
Whatever else you may be doing on this Memorial Day holiday, please remember to thank the military men and women who are currently serving this nation, or who have served in the past. This is from MemorialDay.com: Over the past century, more than 35 million men and women answered the call to arms in World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf, Iraq, and countless unnamed military engagements...

Friday Fun

Posted on May 23, 2008
Aoccdrnig to rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit porbelm...

Friday Fun

Posted on May 23, 2008
So who knew spam e-mail could be so much fun? The German artist at A-Spam-A-Day makes cartoons from spam messages. Some are a bit risque, but all are cute. Check it out.

Texas Panel Calls For State Oversight Of PPO Health Insurance Plans

Posted on May 23, 2008
As reported in the Dallas Morning News, the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission said the lack of state authority over PPOs is "outdated" in the current health care environment and may result in harm to a large number of consumers if the situation remains unchanged...

Merck Agrees To $58M Settlement Over Vioxx Ad Claims

Posted on May 21, 2008
As reported in the Dallas Morning News, Merck & Co. is paying $58 million as part of a multistate settlement concerning advertising of the now-withdrawn painkiller, Vioxx. Here are excerpts: The settlement announced Tuesday addresses allegations that Merck's advertising deceptively downplayed the health risks of Vioxx...

Featured Link - All My Faves

Posted on May 20, 2008
All My Faves is a handy site that shows icons for dozens of the Internet's most popular Web sites. No more searching required ? just go here and click on whatever you're looking for.

Possibility Of Fires In Ford Windstar Vans

Posted on May 20, 2008
According to Reuters, the U.S. government is investigating complaints about fires in Ford Motor Company Windstar minivans that may be related to a defective switch that has been recalled in millions of other Ford vehicles. Here are details: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened a preliminary investigation on May 13 into 130 complaints alleging engine compartment fires in Windstar vehicles...

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Posted on May 20, 2008
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Google Wants Your Medical Records ? How Trusting Are You?

Posted on May 19, 2008
I actually like the idea of having a place online where I can store my medical records. It would be very handy to have everything in one spot. I hate going to a new doctor and trying to remember all the other doctors I've seen, medications taken, dates of surgery, etc...

Google Wants Your Medical Records ??? How Trusting Are You?

Friday Fun

Posted on May 16, 2008
MindHabits is not just a game ? it's a productivity tool, stress reducer, and confidence booster. Here's the description from the Web site: MindHabits is based on new scientifically tested tools published in a journal of the American Psychological Association that help players reduce stress and boost self confidence and esteem using principles from social intelligence research...

TV Report Shows Proposition 12 Claims Overblown

Posted on May 16, 2008
An investigative report by KDFW reviewed the impact of legal changes made in 2003 that stripped patients of their legal right to hold a negligent doctor accountable. The report found that there was no glut of claims filed before 2003, that Texas has not seen a dramatic increase in the number of physicians, and that insurers are the only true beneficiaries...

Isn't The Smart Car Cute?

Posted on May 15, 2008
This is definitely not an endorsement of this tiny vehicle, but I just love the looks of the Smart ForTwo car. I've seen several in Dallas, and had a chance to examine a couple of them up close. They so much smaller than a Cooper that it's startling. And the Smart Car Web site is almost as cute as the car itself.

Allstate Gets Away With Overcharging Texas Homeowners

Posted on May 15, 2008
The Dallas Morning News reports that Allstate Insurance Company has reached a settlement agreement with the Texas Department of Insurance that will allow Allstate to keep more than $19,000,000 in premiums it allegedly overcharged Texas consumers. The settlement agreement does require Allstate to repay more than $51,000,000 in overcharges...

Texas Vioxx Verdict Overturned

Posted on May 15, 2008
Vioxx plaintiffs were dealt a blow yesterday when a Texas appellate court overturned a 2006 jury verdict. The verdict was rendered against Merck in the amount of $32,000,000. This was automatically reduced under Texas law, but has now been reversed completely because the San Antonio appellate court said there was legally insufficient evidence to support the state court verdict, and that the plaintiff's family failed to rule out the man's pre-existing heart condition as a cause of his fatal heart attack...

Justice For Sale In Texas?

Posted on May 13, 2008
That's the shocking headline of a story by Houston's KHOU TV station. The story concerns political contributions to the justices on the Texas Supreme Court, and how those contributions might give the appearance of influencing judicial decisions. Watch the video.

Friday Fun

Posted on May 09, 2008
Is anyone else out there old enough to remember using carbon paper, dialing a rotary phone, using a manual choke control to start your car in the winter, or using a CP/M language office computer? You can relive those and other old memories at the ObsoleteSkills Web site...

"Credibility Problem" Of The Texas Supreme Court

Posted on May 09, 2008
The Dallas Morning News published an editorial today regarding the credibility problem of our current Texas Supreme Court. The newspaper is definitely right in saying the Court has a credibility problem, but the paper is misinformed in one of its statements, and in my opinion is wrong in its suggested solution...

Texas May Actually Punish Uninsured Motorists (Finally)

Posted on May 08, 2008
As reported in today's Dallas Morning News, Texas may actually start getting serious about punishing uninsured motorists. Of course, I'll believe that when I see it happen. For many years, it has been against the law to operate a motor vehicle in Texas without complying with the financial responsibility act ? basically either showing proof of liability insurance or putting up a bond to be self-insured...

Featured Link - American Association Of People With Disabilities

Posted on May 07, 2008
The American Association of People With Disabilities (AAPD) is just what it sounds like ? an organization of and for people with disabilities. There are some good resources and tips here. Here is their description: AAPD is the largest national nonprofit cross-disability member organization in the United States, dedicated to ensuring economic self-sufficiency and political empowerment for the more than 50 million Americans with disabilities...

Friday Fun

Posted on May 02, 2008
Here's yet another silly game from Tom Mighell. This one is all about popping balloons with darts, and like Tom says, it IS addicting. I'm stuck on level 37 right now. Can anyone help me?

Workers' Health Insurance Costs Soar

Posted on April 30, 2008
Yesterday's Los Angeles Times had a good article on the outrageous cost of health insurance, especially relative to inflation. As a small-business owner, I struggle with this issue every year. Each time we come up for renewal, I am forced to increase our deductibles or reduce our benefits in order to keep the costs of premiums at a manageable level...

One More Post About Minimum Auto Insurance Limits

Posted on April 29, 2008
This is the official news release from the Texas Department of Insurance about the recent increase in auto liability limits: Minimum Auto Liability Insurance Limits to Increase on April 1 AUSTIN ? The minimum amount of automobile liability insurance Texas drivers are required to carry for bodily injury/property damage will increase on April 1 from the current $20,000/$40,000/$15,000 (?20/40/15?) coverage to ?25/50/25? coverage...

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