Navigating the government's entitlement programs can be a complex business. If you have worked for several years and sustained an injury that is debilitating, you may be eligible for SSDI or Social Security Disability Insurance. However, there is another benefits...
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What should you prioritize in your estate review?
Creating an estate plan is already a time-consuming and difficult process. The idea of reviewing it frequently may seem like an even bigger task, especially since experts suggest you do so every three years. But there are ways you can prioritize your review that will...
Do I need a personal injury attorney?
After a serious car accident or slip and fall, the injuries you received can have lasting consequences that haunt you for years or even a lifetime. Insurance companies may try to tell you that an attorney will only slow things down and delay the compensation you need,...
What are the different kinds of plea bargains?
Whether or not accepting a plea bargain is a good idea in your case depends upon your individual situation. However, it is highly likely that a plea bargain will be a part of your journey through the criminal justice system. In many cases, plea bargains benefit both...
Pedestrians at high risk for injury and death in NYC
Walking down a New York City street should not result in injury. Unfortunately, even with the city's plan to help curb pedestrian accidents, they continue to remain high. The city streets are some of the busiest in the country. Even with sidewalk and bike lane...
Can PTSD impact your ability to work?
Suffering a personal injury can impact your life in many ways including post-traumatic stress disorder. Depending on the circumstances of your accident, you may suffer ongoing emotional trauma that affects your ability to respond rationally to triggers. PTSD can...
How do TBIs change your temperament?
After suffering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI), it is not uncommon to experience changes. Some of these changes are somewhat severe and hard to handle. They can even include changes to your overall personality. But why does your temperament change? And what might...
Filing a lawsuit against a New York nursing home
A personal injury or wrongful death action filed against a nursing home generally requires showing the facility’s negligence caused preventable harm. A Department of Health citation may serve as evidence that the care center's management knew its employees provided...
Can you use health insurance to pay for auto accident injuries?
If you sustain injuries in a car accident, you may assume that your health insurance company will cover the cost of medical expenses. This assumption may prevent you from exploring other, and possibly better, payment options. While, according to ValuePenguin, you can...
Accident-related mouth injuries may require specialist care
Car accident injuries are not exactly rare in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates the number of non-fatal car accident injuries to be roughly three million every single year. While some of these injuries are minor and heal on their own,...