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The Dangers of Using Social Media When You’re Pursuing a Personal Injury Lawsuit
In cases where a person sustains an injury due to the negligence or recklessness of another, that person is entitled to pursue financial compensation from the injuring party. While this is a basic right afforded to anyone who suffers at the hands of another, beginning a case and winning one are vastly different goals…. Read More »
The Difference between Social Security and Supplemental Security Income
There are numerous programs in the United States of America that are designed to assist those less fortunate by supplying financial assistance. These programs are usually meant to help out specific groups of people or those who have similar life circumstances. Two of these programs, the Social Security program (SSI) and the Supplemental Security… Read More »
What Conditions Qualify for Disability Benefits?
The Social Security program in America was designed to help those who are less fortunate receive the financial funding that they need to live as happy and fulfilling lives as possible. Part of this program involves assisting those who have disabilities that prevent them from working or holding a job for an extended period… Read More »
How Do I Apply for Disability Benefits After an Accident?
The time directly following a car accident can be a difficult one for those who were involved. In more severe cases, injuries can be inflicted during the accident that can cause long-term problems for the individual, sometimes inhibiting his or her ability to return to work as he or she normally would. If this happens,… Read More »
Disability Benefits for Mental Illness
Disabilities come in many different forms and manifest themselves in different ways for different people. When it comes to problems that prevent people from working, many often first think of physical ailments or inhibitions that prevent work from being done. While this is certainly an important kind of disability, there are others that may… Read More »
Recognizing Elder Abuse in Nursing Homes
Domestic violence of any kind is a major social injustice and is never acceptable. One form of domestic violence that is sometimes overlooking in the community conversation about it is the kind done to senior citizens. This is called elder abuse and is something to be aware of especially if one of your loved… Read More »
Driving Safety Tips to Avoid an Accident
Rarely could one turn on the news or look up a traffic report and find that there were no car accidents on any given day. The intensity and damages vary, of course, but car accidents are a very prevalent problem for anyone who operates a vehicle and gets on the roads. Due to this… Read More »
Does Florida’s Text and Drive Laws Decrease Distracted Driving Accidents?
In 2013, there was a new law passed in the State of Florida that made it illegal to use one’s cell phone while operating a vehicle. This was mainly done to prevent drivers from being distracted while on the road, particularly by looking down at their cell phones and texting or browsing the internet…. Read More »
Common Construction Worker Injuries You Should Know and Try to Avoid
The construction industry is one of the most common careers in which injuries are sustained. This is partially due to the amount of physical labor that is involved in this kind of job and also partially due to the requirement to manage heavy machinery and equipment while on a job site. If you or… Read More »
Receiving Disability Benefits for Cancer Treatment
Cancer is one of the most versatile, deadly, and widespread diseases in the world today. With roughly 1.7 million new cancer cases every year in the United States, it is no wonder that so much money is spent on treating this terrible ailment. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has recognized this and has thereby… Read More »
