Steps to Initiate the Application Process for Social Security Disability Benefits   The primary reason people may need to apply for social security disability is they have a medical condition that impacts their ability to work and earn a living. While it’s a common misconception that people attempt to file for disability because they are […]

Abuse and neglect in nursing homes is a serious problem, but it is not a new problem. The Institute of Medicine conducted a study at the request of Congress in 1986 finding that nursing home residents were not only receiving inadequate care in many cases but also subject to neglect or abuse. The study provided

One of the major concerns that you may have before or during your divorce is spousal support. Also known as alimony, spousal support is intended to make the financial situation of both spouses fair so that one is not at an economic disadvantage. If you earn more money than your spouse, you may wonder if

When an individual suffers an injury due to the negligence of another party, personal injury cases are likely to be filed. If there is a civil lawsuit filed against the at-fault party or entity, this is likely because the injured party or their family would like to receive financial compensation for their losses. In personal

Personal Injuries If you were injured in an accident that could qualify as personal injury, you may wonder what to do next. There are so many different types of personal injury cases, that chances are your situation would qualify. Every situation is different, and regardless of fault, you deserve some type of compensation. The following

What Do You Do After You Get a Traffic Ticket? You’ve been pulled over by the police. Maybe you deserve your ticket for speeding, but maybe you don’t. What should you do? Pay the ticket? Go to court? Ignore it? Seriously, don’t avoid dealing with the traffic ticket. Here are some tips to help you

Getting a traffic ticket is frustrating enough, but receiving one while visiting a different state is on another level. If you are like most people, you do not have a good understanding of what happens when you receive a ticket in a different state. Does it affect your insurance rates and license? Can you handle

Discovery is the exchanging of facts acquired between the parties involved in a lawsuit. This process must be completed before trial and is usually conducted after initial negotiations have failed. The discovery process is comprised of five main parts: interrogatories, request for production of evidence, request for admission of facts, requests for disclosure, and depositions.

Distracted Drivers Government agencies and safety advocates have spent millions of dollars across the country, trying to get out the message about how dangerous distracted driving is. Despite these efforts, drivers still engage in dangerous distracted driving behaviors, such as texting, checking and posting on social media, taking photos, and more. However, not only are

Unsafe Driving Conditions Driving is particularly easy and second nature to most, but even the most skilled drivers are unevenly matched when it comes to the dreadful conditions of rain. As cars travel along the roads daily, the drop residue of oils that collect on the road. In hot and dry weather, this residue may