“Cyclists are entitled to a minimum of three feet when a car passes them under Alabama law. A car has to pass safely.” Original article from WHNT Posted 6:05 pm, September 3, 2018, by Aaron Cantrell HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – When the weather is perfect, and you`re wanting to burn a few calories: why not try cycling? “Huntsville is a fantastic place to cycle. There are a lot of cycling groups that are in the area. There is somewhat of a coexistence between motorists and cyclists,” attorney … [Read more...]
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Local cyclist run over intentionally
"If a motor vehicle is involved in an incident on the road, they need to stay at the scene if there was property damage or if they injured someone," Attorney Tony Mastando explained. Original article from WHNT Cyclist hit by vehicle says the driver isn’t facing any charges Posted 8:02 pm, August 30, 2018, by Aaron Cantrell HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Imagine you're riding your bike and a vehicle comes up and clips you. After you approach the driver to tell them what they did; they hit you with … [Read more...]
The Unspoken Dangers of Carbon-Fiber Arrows
Modern equipment has made the ancient sport of archery more accessible to the general public than ever before. Casual fans can rent bows and arrows from any number of public facilities, and most offer lessons for children, adults, and everyone in-between. Those more serious about the craft can compete in competitions all over the country. Bow and arrow hunting is so common that hunter-archers have their own specified seasons in Alabama. Of course, using a bow for anything from soft-target … [Read more...]
The Equifax Hack – What Comes Next?
Step One: Be Proactive. Chances are good, unfortunately, that your information has been stolen in the breach at Equifax, since nearly half of America’s population was exposed. What can you do now? • First: Go to Equifax to see if your sensitive information has been stolen. It seems that unless your credit card information was compromised in the breach, they are not going to notify you. This situation is different in a marked way from when other companies and retailers were hacked. Those … [Read more...]
In a Big Truck Wreck: What You Should Know
We here at Mastando & Artrip hope that you never have the misfortune of becoming the victim of a big truck wreck, but if you do, we want you to know what to do next. Big trucks - anything from 18-wheelers to large construction vehicles - are different from average cars on the road for several reasons, all of which can change the legal ramifications of a wreck they cause. Big Trucks are Much Heavier than Cars Big trucks are much larger and heavier than private vehicles. When in a wreck … [Read more...]
Bikers-Stand Up for Your Rights!
Cycling is a well-loved pastime, but it’s not just for kids anymore. Bicycles provide fun exercise, a chance to get out into nature, and a clean energy form of transport. Huntsville residents are biking down the Greenway, through Big Spring Park, or to work or class. Cyclists often find themselves in danger from drivers that aren’t used to driving with bicycles on the road, or don’t want to share the road. Your Personal Safety Matters Similar to motorcycle safety, if you share the road with … [Read more...]
Protect Your Money When Buying a Home from Wire Fraud Schemes
This is from TitleNews Online: To help raise awareness about wire fraud, ALTA created a 2-minute video that provides four tips on how consumers can protect their money and offers advice on what to do if they have been targeted by a scam. https://youtu.be/ek4TwC9owwY … [Read more...]
Whistleblower Tells of Billion Dollar Medicare Fraud: Incentive to Defraud?
NYT article: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/15/business/dealbook/a-whistle-blower-tells-of-health-insurers-bilking-medicare.html Before we can talk about Benjamin Poehling, the whistleblower claiming UnitedHealth Group and others have been systematically scamming Medicare for years, we need to talk about a program called Medicare Advantage. Medicare Advantage was created in 2003 as a way to fix the budget crisis Medicare faced. This program gave part of Medicare over to private insurance … [Read more...]
Whistleblowers Earn Portion of Settlement on Hospice Kickback Claims
In April of this year several hospices with facilities across the country agreed to pay $12.2 million to settle claims that they violated the False Claims Act by paying doctors and nurses for hospice referrals. Hospice is a specialized type of in-home care intended to maintain or improve the quality of life for someone whose illness, disease or condition is unlikely to be cured. Here, Hospice Plus, Phoenix Hospice, and Goodwin Hospice allegedly submitted claims to Medicare and Texas Medicaid … [Read more...]
Mt. Zion Bus Crash: Important Questions
MADISON COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) - There are still more questions than answers in the Mt. Zion Baptist bus crash. This is an emotional situation, with a family mourning the loss of a daughter, and many other families praying that their loved ones will heal at the hospital. Investigators also have a job to do - to see if accidents like these can be prevented. "They’re going to look at everything," says Tony Mastando, a local (Huntsville based) attorney. Mastando says, naturally, most crash … [Read more...]
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