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Will My Long-Term Disability Claim Be Denied?

11 September 2015

After an accident or serious injury, you may find that your medical conditions prevent you from working long term. In this case, long term disability insurance benefits can be a great way to receive medical and financial support as you recover. But unfortunately, valid disability insurance claims can sometimes be denied for various reasons. Here are some of the common problems with long term disability applications, and what you can do to prevent these issues.

Should You Hire An Attorney Or A Non-Attorney Representative To Handle Your SSA Disability Claim?

4 August 2015

You see the ads on the back of buses and on late-night TV for "disability advocates" who promise to help you win your SSA disability claim. Usually, somewhere on the TV ads, it will note that the person speaking is a "non-attorney spokesperson" for the firm. What's the difference between a non-attorney advocate and a disability attorney? Does it make any difference for your case? Non-attorney advocates and disability attorneys have vastly different training.

3 Reasons You Can Fight The Validity Of A Will

23 June 2015

Despite what you might see on television, it is not commonplace for wills to be contested. However, if you feel that a loved one's will should be invalidated by the courts, you need to state a sound reason for why. Here are some possible reasons that could apply to your particular situation. Your Loved One Was Unduly Influenced If you believe that your loved one was unduly influenced, you could ask the court to invalidate the will.

Pending Worker's Compensation Case? What Not To Do

16 June 2015

If you have a pending worker's compensation case, you are likely trying to make sure you do all of the right things.  You've hired an excellent attorney, filled out and filed the documents in a timely manner and have been highly consistent with your testimony concerning what happened.  However, while all of these things are certainly beneficial, you may want to spend some time focusing on what not to do if you want to win.

Punitive Damages: What Are They And What Needs To Be Proven To Win Them?

30 April 2015

Punitive damages have received a great deal of attention in recent years due to several high profile cases. In 2014, a Florida widow was awarded $23.6 billion in punitive damages from a tobacco manufacturer for the loss of her husband and the company's role in his death. Before you can go after punitive damages, it is important that you understand what they are and why a jury awards them. What Are Punitive Damages?

What To Do If Your Neighbor's Dog Attacks Your Child

10 April 2015

Dogs are usually great pets, but the situation may arise where they attack a human, with or without provocation. This can be a scary and traumatic event, especially if a child is involved. If your child is ever attacked by a dog belonging to one of your neighbors, take the following steps: Seek Immediate Medical Care Dogs have incredibly strong jaws, so a dog bite can do a lot of damage to a child.

5 Ways To Help Ensure You Receive Workers' Compensation

31 March 2015

Being injured at work can be a devastating event. The seriousness of your injury will dictate if you are able to return to work or not and also, the extent of your medical bills. In most cases, employees that have been hurt while on the job will try to receive payment from workers' compensation. Knowing some of the best ways to help you have success when requesting payment from your employer for your accident may prove helpful if you're faced this situation.

4 Ways To Help You Avoid The Initial Social Security Disability Denial

23 March 2015

The initial denial of a social security claim can stop you completely in your tracks. One of the biggest secrets of a disability claim is that most people who receive that initial denial have a higher chance of receiving their benefits on appeal. However, if you want to give your claim the best chance from the start, you should consider these four things. 1. Obtain Any and All Medical Documentation