No matter what age you are, ending a marriage is difficult even when it's the best choice. Indiana residents going through a late-in-life divorce should know that they are not alone in this difficult journey: Divorce rates among older populations are higher than they...
Year: 2021
The reasons Social Security Disability benefits end
Anyone who receives Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits must realize that in certain situations, these government payments are not permanent. The Social Security Administration (SSA) can stop providing these payments under specific circumstances. As a matter of...
Resubmitting an SSD claim
You can apply for Social Security Disability an unlimited number of times. However, if your claim is denied, you may want to consider appealing the decision instead of completing a new application. A professional advocate or attorney who is experienced with Social...
Are you living with an occupational lung disease?
Understandably, people throughout Indiana expect that the companies they work for will have safety measures in place for their employees. With that said, even safe workplaces can cause workers to develop occupational diseases. One of the most common areas of the body...
What are the pros and cons of accepting a settlement?
Getting involved in a truck accident in Indiana is often a nerve-wracking time when you need to make important decisions. One of these decisions involves whether or not you'll accept a settlement if one gets offered. Here's a closer look at the pros and cons of...
What damages am I entitled to after a motor vehicle accident?
Many adults enjoy the freedom that having an automobile provides them. Unfortunately, driving in a motor vehicle also means taking on the risk of getting involved in an automobile accident. After you get into a motor vehicle accident in Indiana, it's understandable to...
How long before I get Social Security disability benefits?
There really are no other options for you. Your medical ailment has hindered your personal and professional lives to the point that you can no longer perform routine things such as walking a few blocks and working. This may be a permanent disability or put you out of...
Getting your finances in order following a late-in-life divorce
Divorce is often harder for those who are 50 or older in Indiana. They have already established their lives, and they tend to struggle with finances as they have fewer assets and can no longer rely on the income of their former spouses as well. Fortunately, there are...
Are rear-end collisions dangerous?
Rear-end accidents are some of the most common accidents in the state of Indiana. If you're lucky, you'll walk away with a damaged vehicle and minor injuries. However, many rear-end accidents result in life-threatening injuries that could change your life forever....
Should an accident victim deal with a claims adjuster?
Accident victims likely want to move on with their lives after a car crash. However, suffering severe injuries and property damage may leave Indiana victims seeking financial compensation for their losses and suffering. Filing an insurance claim may lead to receiving...