Resources

INJURY / ACCIDENT RESOURCES (Detailed Car 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.
• Qui Tam Information Center
• 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.
• MDL 1203 In Re: Diet Drugs Litigation Home Page
• Office of Claims Administration for the American home Products Diet Drug Settlement
• American College of Cardiology
• Weight Watchers International
  The Weight Watchers plan gives the support needed to learn good habits, shed pounds, and become more fit and healthy.
• American Society for Clinical Nutrition
  Physicians and scientists actively engaged in clinical nutrition research. Promotes teaching, research, and reporting of progress in clinical nutrition.
• 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
• United States Congress
• Library of Congress
• The Whitehouse

NURSING HOME 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.
• Elder Abuse Prevention (East Bay)
  EAP is a coalition of more than 150 public and private agencies and individuals in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties . Its mission is to coordinate, improve, and develop services which prevent and resolve the problems of elder abuse and promote greater cooperation within the service system. EAP provides training and technical assistance, multi-disciplinary consultation, information, and referral.
• National Citizens Coalition for Nursing Home Reform
  NCCNHR provides information and leadership on federal and state regulatory and legislative policy development and models and strategies to improve nursing home care and life for residents.
• 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.
• MedWatch
  The FDA medical products reporting program
• American College of Rheumatology
• National Institute of Health
• The New England Journal of Medicine

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 (Tractor Trailer Accident Resources)

• 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
• CNN: Arthritis Drug Vioxx Pulled from Market
• NPR Audio About Vioxx: Merck to Pull Vioxx Off Market over Heart Risks
• Vioxx Alert Information

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