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5 Strategies to Win your Social Security Disability Hearing
Though it may be hard to hear, those who told you that getting Social Security Disability benefits was difficult were understating the case. In fact, a large percentage of those who apply for these benefits are denied (45 percent of those applying for SSDI and 18 percent applying for SSI). To increase your chances of achieving a positive outcome, the most important step you can take is to engage the services of an experienced disability... ❯❯❯
Types of Jail Release in Criminal Matters
The Eighth Amendment is best known for its prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment. But this provision also guarantees reasonable bail in criminal cases. This guarantee is obviously important for personal reasons. Incarcerated people cannot provide for their families or spend time with them.
There are also some very good legal reasons for the bail guarantee. Chemically, incarceration elevates the brain’s stress hormone... ❯❯❯
In New York, Does Your Car Insurance Cover Bills from an Accident?
New York is one of a few no-fault insurance states, and this can be confusing. No-fault insurance covers your financial losses regardless of who is at fault for the accident in question. Every motorist in New York is required to carry a minimum of $50,000 in no-fault coverage for this very reason. Further, no-fault insurance follows the car – not the individual. This means that if you are injured as a passenger in someone... ❯❯❯
Tips For Choosing A Lawyer
No matter how charmed a life you lead, there will probably come a time when you will need to hire a lawyer. Of course, all attorneys are not the same, and one attorney you have used in the past may not be suitable to use in your current situation. If you find it necessary to hire a lawyer, you’ll need to know what to look for in the attorney you need. Follow along as we have put together information on tips for choosing a lawyer... ❯❯❯
What Do You Do If Your Car Accident Wasn't Your Fault?
Fleeing the accident should not be your option, as it is clearly against every state’s law. You should always be present in the scene and wait for the law enforcement team to intervene, Remaining calm should be your utmost priority—no matter what the case is. The first and foremost action which you should take is recording. Do not trust your phone in the process, as several issues can cause the loss of data. Instead, grab a... ❯❯❯
An unignorable number of patients leave hospitals with worsened health conditions and here is why
In no circumstances, one’s wellbeing should be in second place. However, the reckless actions of others can sometimes make us struggle with adverse medical conditions. The importance of medical treatments is unignorable. However, negligence also exists in medical centres. These behaviours do not have to be intentional to harm someone. Due to many reasons, a patient receiving medical treatment can be harmed. The practitioner can be... ❯❯❯
Don’t know what to do after an accident? Here are your rights and entitlements
Personal injury laws in Australia cover accidents in traffic, in public and private properties; and during medical treatments or working. Although each occasion is examined regarding the Act in compliance with, some entitlements and criteria are common. It’s certain that the party at fault is liable for recovering the loss of the victim. However, the process isn’t as simple as it is described. The process can last for... ❯❯❯
Photos Can Be Helpful in Slip and Fall Accident Cases
Slip and fall accidents are often exceptionally frightening, painful, and dangerous accidents that can require protracted recoveries and considerable expense. When commercial property owners fail to live up to the duty of care they owe their customers, clients, and other invited guests, they increase the risk that slip and fall accidents will happen. If a property owner or manager’s negligence leaves you injured in a slip-and-fall... ❯❯❯
What Does a Personal Injury Claim Cover?
If someone else’s negligence leaves you injured, you may face a difficult path toward physical and mental recovery. It’s important, however, to pursue the compensation to which you are entitled to help ensure that you are able to regain your health and well-being to the best of your ability. If you’ve been injured in an accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence, don’t put off consulting with an... ❯❯❯
What is the Role of the Company (and Counsel) when Owners Go Through a Dispute?
There are times when the owners of a company, especially LLCs or closely held companies, litigate over who should control the company. When that happens, what is the company supposed to do? Does it play any role in that dispute? Does the majority owner get to use company counsel or other company resources going through this dispute? Naming the Company as a Co-Defendant There are times that the company is named as a nominal... ❯❯❯
