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Receiving Social Security Disability for Diabetes

Oct 6, 2017 | Social Security Disability

Over 30 million Americans have diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA). Diabetes can affect the young and old alike and lead to significant health problems. Those health problems can be both physically and financially draining. The ADA says diabetics will have medical costs 2.3 times higher than nondiabetics. For many diabetics, the disease …

The Dangers of Defective Airbags

Sep 14, 2017 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout

When driving down the road you probably never think about the reliability of the airbag in your steering wheel or dashboard. You take for granted that it will work when you need it to during an accident, and help prevent injury or death. Unfortunately, millions of defective airbags have been placed in vehicles over the …

Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits for PTSD

Aug 28, 2017 | Social Security Disability

Have you been the victim of or a witness to a traumatic event that has caused you to develop Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Is your PTSD so severe that it affects your ability to work? If so, it is possible that you could qualify for Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits if you meet certain criteria. …

What Are the Problems with Metal on Metal Hip Replacements?

Jul 31, 2017 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout

Are you one of the millions of Americans who has had to have a hip replacement? Such an operation and its recovery can be difficult in a normal situation but can become devastating to deal with if you have been given a metal on metal hip implant as a replacement. Research has shown that metal …

Receiving Social Security Disability for Heart Failure

Jul 19, 2017 | Social Security Disability

Nearly 6 million Americans are living with heart failure, according to the American Heart Association. The Association also claims that 1 in 5 Americans will potentially develop heart failure in their lifetime. Heart failure can be a life altering condition. It can affect not only a person’s health by their financial stability. The effects of …

Three of the Most Common Bankruptcy Questions

Jul 5, 2017 | Bankruptcy

Many people do not file for bankruptcy because they lack a basic understanding of bankruptcy. They do not understand: what it is the different types of bankruptcy if they need an attorney’s help. They base their decision on negative and wrong information from family and friends. They listen to somebody who knew somebody who once …

Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits for Fibromyalgia

Jun 12, 2017 | Social Security Disability

Are you one of the millions of Americans that research shows are affected by the chronic pain disorder popularly known as fibromyalgia? Have the symptoms of your fibromyalgia become so severe they are affecting your ability to work? The good news is that you could possibly qualify for Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits if you …

Bankruptcy Options for Married Couples

May 24, 2017 | Bankruptcy

A question married clients often ask us is, “Do we have to file a joint bankruptcy or can one of us file alone?” The straight answer to the question is that a married couple does not have to file jointly. Bankruptcy laws allow a spouse to file an individual bankruptcy petition. But, all bankruptcy cases …

Receiving Social Security Disability for Arthritis

Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits for Arthritis

May 4, 2017 | Social Security Disability

According to the Arthritis Foundation, arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States. The foundation says that over 50 million Americans have been diagnosed with some type of arthritis or related rheumatoid disorders. Some arthritis can be so crippling that it affects a person’s daily living activities, especially their ability to work …

5 Bankruptcy Terms You Need to Understand

Apr 10, 2017 | Bankruptcy

Filing for bankruptcy can be a scary and confusing thing to think. One of the main things that lead to these feelings is a lack of understanding of common bankruptcy terminology. There is no need to feel confused especially once you have a better understanding of these common bankruptcy terms. Automatic Stay is an order …

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Receiving Social Security Disability for Diabetes

The Dangers of Defective Airbags

Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits for PTSD

What Are the Problems with Metal on Metal Hip Replacements?

Receiving Social Security Disability for Heart Failure

Three of the Most Common Bankruptcy Questions

Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits for Fibromyalgia

Bankruptcy Options for Married Couples

Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits for Arthritis

5 Bankruptcy Terms You Need to Understand

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