Alabama Personal Injury Accident Resources
Injury / Accident Resources
- Federal Consumer Information Center
Hundreds of consumer publications on cars, children, employment, food, etc. - Vehicle Choice
News and information on airbags, emissions, fuel economy, etc. - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Safety problems and issues, testing results, regulations and standards, research and development. - Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Vehicle ratings, safety facts, publications. - Center for Auto Safety
Information about unsafe cars, trucks and lemons. - Mr. Traffic
Information about driving drowsy. - Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety
Alliance of consumer, health, and safety groups. - Car Safety
Crash test updates.
WHISTLE BLOWERS
- National Whistleblower Center
The National Whistleblower Center is a nonprofit, tax exempt educational and advocacy organization committed to environmental protection, nuclear safety, civil rights, government accountability and protecting the rights of employee whistleblowers. - Taxpayers Against Fraud. The False Claims Act Legal Center
PHEN-FEN
- Food and Drug Administration
It is the FDA’s job to see that the food we eat is safe and wholesome, the cosmetics we use won’t hurt us, the medicines and medical devices we use are safe and effective, and that radiation-emitting products such as microwave ovens won’t do us harm. Feed and drugs for pets and farm animals also come under FDA scrutiny. FDA also ensures that all of these products are labeled truthfully with the information that people need to use them properly. - Office of Claims Administration for the American home Products Diet Drug Settlement
- Weight Watchers International
The Weight Watchers plan gives the support needed to learn good habits, shed pounds, and become more fit and healthy. - Calorie Control Council
The Calorie Control Council is an international non-profit association representing the low-calorie and reduced-fat food and beverage industry.
FEDERAL & STATE GOVERNMENT LINKS
- Agency for health Care Policy and Research
Practical health care information, research etc. to help consumers make informed decisions about health care issues. - Center for Disease Control
To promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. - Consumer.gov
“One stop” web site to access multiple federal consumer information resources. Information contributed by the consumer Product Safety Commission, Federal Trade Commission, Food and Drug Administration, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Securities and Exchange Commission. - Consumer Product Safety Commission
CPSC, an independent Federal regulatory agency, helps keep American families safe by reducing the risk of injury or death from consumer products. - Food and Drug Administration
It is the FDA’s job to see that the food we eat is safe and wholesome, the cosmetics we use won’t hurt us, the medicines and medical devices we use are safe and effective, and that radiation-emitting products such as microwave ovens won’t do us harm. Feed and drugs for pets and farm animals also come under FDA scrutiny. FDA also ensures that all of these products are labeled truthfully with the information that people need to use them properly. - HealthFinder
A gateway site to help consumers find health and human services information quickly. It includes links to more than 1,250 sites including government, university and other consumer health resources. - National Institute Health
Access point to the consumer health resources of the National Institutes of Health. - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Information and consumer affairs. - Department of Health and Human Services
- Department of the Interior
- Department of Justice
- United States House of Representatives
- United States Senate
- Library of Congress
- The Whitehouse
NURSING HOME AND ELDERLY RESOURCES
- Medicare Rights Center
Medicare counseling hotline and informational pamphlets - National Health Law Program
Focus on analysis of legislative changes affecting low-income health consumers. Call if you have any questions about Medicaid, managed care, federal funding for children’s preventive care, government responsibility to provide care, or how to understand your state or local health care system. - Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect Information Center
This site is a place for the consumer to gain important information on nursing home abuse and neglect, what to look for, and what can be done about it. - American National Nursing Home Listing
This WebSite has been designed to help relatives of a loved one, who may live thousands of miles away, to locate the ideal nursing home facility in their loved ones area. - American Association of Retired Persons
The nation’s foremost authority on issues relevant to Americans over the age of fifty. - American College of Rheumatology
- National Institute of Health
- The New England Journal of Medicine
- Best Medical Alert Systems
Electrical
- American National Standards Institute
ANSI online provides convenient access to timely and relevant information on the ANSI Federation and the latest national and international standards – related activities. - American Society of Safety Engineers – ASSE
Founded in 1911, this is the oldest and largest professional safety organization. Its members manage, supervise, and consult on safety, health and environmental issues in industry, insurance, government and education. - American Society for Testing and Materials – ASTM
ASTM standards serve as the basis for manufacturing, procurement, and regulatory activities. They provide standards that are accepted and used in research and development, product testing, quality systems and commercial transactions around the world. - Canena – Council for Harmonization of Electrotechnical Standardization
The goal of Canena is to foster the harmonization of electro technical product standards conformity assessment test requirements and electrical codes between all democracies of the Western Hemisphere. - Consumer Product Safety Commission – CPSC
CPSC protects the public against unreasonable risks of injuries associated with consumer products. Search recalls, report unsafe products. - Electrical Generating Systems Association
The association provides many services to the onsite power industry. Source of information on education and training, promotes professionalism, communication and international cooperation. Also develops performance standards for onsite power technology. - Electronic Industries Association
National trade organization that includes the full spectrum of U.S. manufacturers representing more than 80% of the electronics industry. - Environmental Protection Agency – EPA
The EPA is responsible for protecting human health and to safeguard the natural environment. Browse site to find info on laws and regulations, educational resources, and programs. - International Association of Electrical Inspectors
This not-for-profit educational organization which cooperates in the formulation and uniform application of standards for the safe installation and use of electricity and collecting and disseminating relative information. - National Electrical Manufacturers Association – NEMA
Provides a forum for the standardization of electrical equipment, enabling consumers to select from a range of safe, effective and compatible electrical products.
TRUCK / TRACTOR TRAILER LINKS
- American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators – AAMVA
Non – profit organization which develops model programs in motor vehicle administration, police traffic services and highway safety. Its program development and research activities provide guidelines for more effective public service. Search for events, products and services and news room. - American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials – AASHTO
Non-profit, no partisan association representing all five transportation modes; air, highways, public transportation, rail and water in the 50 states, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. - American National Standards Institute – ANSI
Non-profit organization that administers and coordinates the U.S. voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system. Library and databases are available as well as list of services, standards information, events and membership. - American Society of Safety Engineers – ASSE
Founded in 1911, this is the oldest and largest professional safety organization. Its members manage, supervise, and consult on safety, health and environmental issues in industry, insurance, government and education. - American Society for Testing Materials – ASTM
Provides a global forum for the development and publication of voluntary consensus standards for materials, products, systems and services. ASTM standards serve as the basis for manufacturing, procurement and regulatory activities. - Department of Transportation – DOT
Search this site to find information about the departments organizations, their initiatives, reports and publications, also has related links and library resources. - Federal Highway Administration – FHWA
The FHWA is a part of the Department of Transportation, their job is to enhance the country’s economic vitality, quality of life and environment through proactive leadership, innovation, and service excellence. - Institute of Driver Behavior
Safety videos for the trucking industry. - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration – NHTSA
Responsible for reducing deaths, injuries and economic losses resulting from motor vehicle crashes. - Tractor Trailer Accidents
Dedicated experienced lawyers who can handle the complexities of catastrophic tractor-trailer accidents anywhere in the United States . - More Truck Accident Resources
VIOXX
- Official Vioxx Site – Vioxx Withdrawn from Market due to Life Threatening Side Effects
- NPR Audio About Vioxx: Merck to Pull Vioxx Off Market over Heart Risks
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