The relationship between a doctor and a patient is sacrosanct, so it only makes sense that you would carefully choose the person who will be responsible for your health and well-being, right? Under most circumstances, that’s true – except when you have a...
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Year: 2021
Field office closures have made SSDI claims harder
In March of 2020, the Social Security Administration (SSA) did something virtually unthinkable: They closed the doors of the nation’s 1,200 or so field offices to all but “dire” cases and told anybody else who needed their services to conduct their business by email,...
Tips for safer driving during the winter
There are many factors that need to be taken into consideration while driving in the wintertime. Colder conditions and increased hours of darkness present unique challenges on the road. Unfortunately, some accidents are unavoidable. However, many incidents occur...
Who can file a wrongful death lawsuit in Missouri?
Your entire family will suffer when someone dies unexpectedly. There will be the emotional pain of the loss, as well as the practical implications of their death. Those closest to the deceased party will likely require support and possibly therapy to handle their...
How long does it take to get an SSDI appeals hearing?
A severe injury or devastating medical diagnosis could mean the end of your career. It may also mean that you don't know how you will pay your bills next month. Federal disability benefits exist, in part, to ensure that working adults won't face abject poverty due to...
Possible reasons your workers’ compensation claim will be denied
An accident has happened at work, and you have suffered injuries. Fortunately, your employer has a workers’ compensation insurance coverage that extends protections to you as their employee if you get hurt on the job. Fair enough. However, it is important to...
Common factors associated with head-on collisions
All forms of traffic accidents present a risk of injury to victims. However, head-on collisions are especially dangerous. The impact of a head-on collision is often enhanced because of the momentum with which both vehicles are moving toward each other. The...
Do you know the G-forces acting on you in a car crash?
When you’re involved in a car crash, there is a chance that you could be seriously hurt. After that, you may want to seek out compensation from an at-fault driver, but to do that you need to show the severity of your injuries. What determines the severity of your...
For many SSDI applicants, an appeal is necessary for benefits
Employed Americans contribute to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) with every paycheck they earn. One of the many tax withholding categories that apply to your income is Social Security tax. As you pay into the system, you accrue credits that eventually make...
New car safety features help parents track teenage drivers
Chevrolet has announced a new set of safety features to aid parents in keeping their teenagers safe on the roads. Traffic accidents are the leading cause of deaths amongst teenagers old enough to drive, so anything that can reduce that is welcome. The Teen Driver...