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Thursday, October 30, 2008
Study Indicates Selenium and Vitamin E Do Not Protect Men From Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer for men is a frequently occurring disease, particularly for men over 50. It is estimated that approximately 1 in 6 American men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetimes. Some preliminary studies had suggested that dietary supplementation with Vitamin E and Selenium would reduce the likelihood of prostate cancer. Drug companies have even been marketing vitamin pills which include higher levels of Selenium as being prostate protective.
In an effort to evaluate these theories, the U.S. National Cancer Institute in 2001 began a 100 million dollar study involving 35,000 men at over 400 sites around the country. The study was suspended this month after an independent analysis of current data suggested the supplements did not reduce the risk of prostate cancer. In fact, the data showed there was a slightly higher number of prostate cancers among men taking Vitamin E alone and a slightly higher number of men who developed diabetes among the group taking Selenium alone. Researchers indicated these findings may just have been coincidental. Unfortunately, however, the study revealed no data to support claims that Vitamin E or Selenium reduced the risk of prostate cancer.
In an effort to evaluate these theories, the U.S. National Cancer Institute in 2001 began a 100 million dollar study involving 35,000 men at over 400 sites around the country. The study was suspended this month after an independent analysis of current data suggested the supplements did not reduce the risk of prostate cancer. In fact, the data showed there was a slightly higher number of prostate cancers among men taking Vitamin E alone and a slightly higher number of men who developed diabetes among the group taking Selenium alone. Researchers indicated these findings may just have been coincidental. Unfortunately, however, the study revealed no data to support claims that Vitamin E or Selenium reduced the risk of prostate cancer.
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Attorney Frank Ashton
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5:11 AM
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Family Law - Relocation Issues
Current Florida Law (since 2006) requires a parent who intends to relocate more than 50 miles away from his or her residence to notify the other parent of the proposed relocation in writing via a "Notice of Intent to Relocate" and must file a "Certificate of Filing Notice of Intent to Relocate."
The parent who has been put on notice of the proposed move must verify and serve a written objection within 30 days or the law presumes that the relocation is in the best interest of the child and the relocation will be allowed.
If you have been served with a Notice of Intent to Relocate or wish to relocated and you feel it is in the best interest of your child to do so please contact Hardesty, Tyde, Green and Ashton.
The parent who has been put on notice of the proposed move must verify and serve a written objection within 30 days or the law presumes that the relocation is in the best interest of the child and the relocation will be allowed.
If you have been served with a Notice of Intent to Relocate or wish to relocated and you feel it is in the best interest of your child to do so please contact Hardesty, Tyde, Green and Ashton.
posted by
Karl Green
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8:34 AM
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Florida Workers Compensation Justice Long Overdue
The Florida Supreme Court overturned a law enacted due to the massive lobbying efforts by the insurance industry that limited injured workers from hiring attorney's from representing them. In 2003 Former Gov. Jeb Bush capitulated to the campaign funds donated by the insurance industry to limit payment of reasonable attorney fees when the insurance company wrongfully denied medically necessary benefits as well as benefits required by state law. The case Murray v. Mariner Health evaluated a case where the injured workers attorney was only paid $8.11 per hour to fight for medically necessary treatment for his client even though the insurance company spent over $16,000 fighting the workers right to obtain these valid benefits. The Supreme Court ruled that if a insurance company wrongfully denies benefits then they must pay reasonable fees when they delay and/or deny benefits that they owe. This is a victory for the citizens of Florida and reintroduces fairness into our justice system. We look forward to assisting you with your Florida Workers Compensation case. Please contact us for a free consultation.
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Attorney W. Marc Hardesty
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4:52 PM
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Social Security Benefits Increase for 2009
50 million people will see a 5.8 percent increase in Social Security benefits next year. This is the largest increase in more than twenty-five years.
The increase will start January 2009. The increase affects retirees, Social Security Income and Social Security Disability recipients.
The standard Supplemental Security Income payment for a couple will increase from $956 per month to $1,011. The SSI payment for an individual will increase from $637 to $674 per month.
The average monthly check for a disabled worker will go up from $1,006 to $1,064.
If you need help seeking Social Security Disability benefits call Hardesty, Tyde, Green and Ashton.
The increase will start January 2009. The increase affects retirees, Social Security Income and Social Security Disability recipients.
The standard Supplemental Security Income payment for a couple will increase from $956 per month to $1,011. The SSI payment for an individual will increase from $637 to $674 per month.
The average monthly check for a disabled worker will go up from $1,006 to $1,064.
If you need help seeking Social Security Disability benefits call Hardesty, Tyde, Green and Ashton.
posted by
Karl Green
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11:05 AM
Thursday, October 09, 2008
Florida Traffic Crash Statistics For 2007
Per the 2007 Florida Traffic Crash Statistics Report presented by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles there were 366,917 drivers involved in crashes in our state in 2007.
These crashes resulted in 212,149 injuries and 3,221 fatalities. On average there were 702 traffic accidents per day in Florida.
If you or a loved one have been injured by a negligent driver please contact Hardesty, Tyde, Green and Ashton to see if we can help.
These crashes resulted in 212,149 injuries and 3,221 fatalities. On average there were 702 traffic accidents per day in Florida.
If you or a loved one have been injured by a negligent driver please contact Hardesty, Tyde, Green and Ashton to see if we can help.
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Karl Green
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11:44 AM
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Disability Awareness
October is Disability Awareness Month and is also recognized as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Additionally, a week in early October is usually designated as Mental Illness Awareness Week.
Disabilities result from many types of accidents to include vehicular accidents, on-the-job accidents and medical malpractice.
Often these disabilities result in loss of income which is devastating to most families. Often loss income creates family law issues such as inability to pay child support, etc.
Hardesty, Tyde, Green and Ashton have assisted many disabled clients with personal injuries, on-the-job injuries, social security issues, and family law matters.
Please contact us if we can help.
Disabilities result from many types of accidents to include vehicular accidents, on-the-job accidents and medical malpractice.
Often these disabilities result in loss of income which is devastating to most families. Often loss income creates family law issues such as inability to pay child support, etc.
Hardesty, Tyde, Green and Ashton have assisted many disabled clients with personal injuries, on-the-job injuries, social security issues, and family law matters.
Please contact us if we can help.
posted by
Karl Green
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10:29 AM
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
New Florida Speeder Law
Speeders going 50 miles an hour over the speed limit now face tougher fines and license revocation on the second and third offenses. The new law went into effect October 1st and was originally aimed at speeding motorcycles. The legislature then increased the laws scope to include all motor vehicles. The fine for a first offense over 50 mph over the speed limit is $1000. The second offense is a $2500 fine plus a 1 year revocation of their Florida drivers license. The third offense carries a $5000 fine and a 10 year license revocation. To read more see the attached link:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/state/orl-cycles3008sep30,0,3592000.story
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/state/orl-cycles3008sep30,0,3592000.story
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Attorney W. Marc Hardesty
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7:34 AM
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