Each year, millions of Americans develop disabling conditions that prompt them to file for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. Unfortunately, more than 60 percent of these applications end in denial. If your SSD claim is denied, you may consider appealing the...
Year: 2022
Why you can’t trust a four-way stop
When you approach a four-way stop, if there are no other cars already waiting, it seems like a very simple maneuver. You pull up to the sign, stop, look both ways and then continue through the intersection. Some drivers barely even take the time to look both ways,...
Getting compensation in fatal car accident cases
Fatal car wrecks are, unfortunately, all too common in the United States – and the consequences to the loved ones of the victims can reverberate for decades. The emotional trauma of losing a loved one is naturally tremendous, but the financial damages families suffer...
What happens to the family business during a divorce?
It's estimated that 3.7 million U.S. businesses are owned by a married couple. If you are planning to divorce, you likely wonder what will happen to your business. One factor that impacts the outcome is the role of each spouse in the business. For example, the...
What can you expect from insurance after a Kentucky car crash?
Unrealistic expectations lead to disappointment, if not outright conflict. You need to know what to expect before you start making demands of another party, especially if you might end up in court. Given that you have made payments on your Kentucky motor vehicle...
Can you build a healthy co-parenting relationship with your ex?
If you share a child with your ex, your relationship with them will not end after signing those divorce papers. Rather, you will need to shift gears towards raising your child together. While some people fall into this with much ease, it is not uncommon for others to...
Nerve damage can go overlooked after a truck or car accident
Most people associate nerve damage with medical conditions like diabetes and carpal tunnel syndrome, but it also occurs in motor vehicle accidents. Unfortunately, its symptoms are easy to overlook, meaning you might not realize you are injured. Severe nerve injuries...
2 tips for co-parenting during and after divorce
Despite the intense desire for people who are divorcing to simply never deal with each other again, couples who share children together will have to continue to communicate so they can parent the children. The situation can be a bit less stressful if you prepare for...
Your workplace injury and permanent disability compensation
If you get hurt while working and have a permanent, disabling injury, now is the time to talk about permanent disability compensation and potentially getting Social Security Disability Insurance coverage. Initially, you’ll be able to make a claim for a few different...
Adrenaline can help to mask your pain after a wreck
Adrenaline serves a lot of purposes in the human body, one of which is helping people survive traumatic accidents. It can give them a burst of energy and it can also mask the pain that they're feeling. This doesn't mean that they're not in pain or that they're not...