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Loss of Consortium Claims After a Spouse’s Injury

Aug 20, 2026 | Personal Injury, Spencer W. Jones

If your spouse gets injured in a serious accident, the damage might not stop with medical bills or time off work. It could also disrupt your marriage, impacting your ability to share affection, companionship, intimacy, household roles, and the everyday support you counted on. The law recognizes these harms through a loss-of-consortium claim. This post …

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Settlements for Injured Children: What Parents Should Know

Aug 17, 2026 | Personal Injury, Spencer W. Jones

When a child gets injured in an accident, parents are suddenly dealing with doctor visits, missed school, and a lot of uncertainty. On top of that, the legal process works differently than it does for adults. In many cases, a child’s settlement requires more than a simple signature and payout. Courts often require extra steps …

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Gaps in Medical Care & Disability Claims

Aug 10, 2026 | Social Security Disability, Walter Blakeney

When you apply for Social Security disability, your medical records tell the story of your condition and how it affects your life. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will review your medical history for steady, consistent evidence of how your condition has affected your ability to work. Your disability application could face challenges if your records …

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Fast-Track Disability: Compassionate Allowances

Aug 6, 2026 | Social Security Disability, Walter Blakeney

Living with a severe disability can be challenging, especially when it affects your ability to work and support yourself. The Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes this struggle and has implemented the Compassionate Allowances Program to help individuals with certain medical conditions get the support they need more quickly. What is the Compassionate Allowances Program? The …

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Behind on HOA Dues? What Happens When You File Bankruptcy

Aug 3, 2026 | Bankruptcy, Christopher Stanfield

If you own a home/condo with a Homeowner’s/Condo Association, the dues you have to pay each month (or quarter) don’t stop just because you’re struggling with debt. If your financial struggles lead you to file for bankruptcy, your dues could affect your case. This article explains the basics of what could happen during your bankruptcy …

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What Social Security Looks For in Intellectual Disability Claims

Jul 30, 2026 | Social Security Disability, Walter Blakeney

Families often come to us with the same worry: My child (or my adult son or daughter) has struggled their whole life, but Social Security keeps asking for more proof. What are they really looking for? How SSA Evaluates Intellectual Disability Claims For adults, the SSA has a five-step process to help determine if you …

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Filing Bankruptcy with Crypto: How to Protect Your Case and Stay Compliant

Jul 27, 2026 | Bankruptcy, Christopher Stanfield

When filing for bankruptcy, you are required to list all your debts, including what you owe to creditors, as well as all your assets, which are the properties you own with real value, on the official forms. Virtual currency often escapes notice as a reportable asset, but you must report it if you own or …

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How Evidence Works in Personal Injury Cases

Jul 23, 2026 | Personal Injury, Spencer W. Jones

When people think about presenting evidence in court, they often imagine criminal cases and the phrase “beyond a reasonable doubt”. However, personal injury cases are different. In these civil cases, the injured person usually needs to prove their claim by a “preponderance of the evidence.” This means the evidence shows the injured person’s claim is …

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How to Prepare for Social Security Disability Administrative Law Judge Review

How to Prepare for Social Security Disability Administrative Law Judge Review

Jul 20, 2026 | Social Security Disability, Walter Blakeney

When a disability case reaches an Administrative Law Judge, many people already feel frustrated. They have filed an initial application, waited months, received a denial, and then repeated the process at the reconsideration level. A hearing before a judge can feel intimidating, but it is also an important chance to explain your case more fully. …

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