In the aftermath of an auto accident, many people are stressed or afraid, which causes them to freeze up, not knowing that actions to take. While most people know to exchange insurance and contact information, that is about as far as it goes. Unfortunately, if you fail to take a few crucial steps following an auto accident, you may...
Continue ReadingWhen individuals apply for Social Security Benefits, they are required to certify that all of the information they have provided on the application are true and correct to the best of their knowledge. If someone reports something on their application that they know is false, it may be a crime. There are different forms of social security disability fraud,...
Continue ReadingThere are very few of us who didn’t hear about the Blue Bell Ice Cream recall in 2015. According to reports, ten people were affected by the Listeria outbreak in four states. Three people in Kansas actually died from this serious foodborne illness. As a result, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspected Blue Bell’s production facilities and found...
Continue ReadingIt’s that time again to prepare for winter weather and the increased risks of motor vehicle accidents. As any truck accident attorney will tell you, truck drivers are at an even higher risk in some cases. The problem for truck drivers is low visibility and less control. They are a recipe for trouble. Even on a sunny day, truck...
Continue ReadingSerious accidents usually result in physical injury, as well as emotional injury and economic losses. Yet, catastrophic injuries are different in that they most often result in more severe injuries, including long-term or permanent disabilities. Catastrophic injuries also tend to have a more substantial impact on personal injury victims and their families. That does not mean, however, that injuries...
Continue ReadingWe all know the parable of the Good Samaritan, one who does what he can to help someone in need, even when they have no obligation to do so. In most cases, a Good Samaritan is a welcome sight. However, not every Good Samaritan actually accomplishes the good deeds they intend to perform. That is exactly what happened in...
Continue ReadingIf you receive a denial of benefits letter from the SSA, there is still hope. You can always appeal the decision. An appeal must be submitted in writing within 60 days from the date you receive the denial, and there is a presumption that you received the letter within five days after it was sent. After a denial, there...
Continue ReadingThere are various reasons why your employer’s worker’s comp carrier might contest your claim for benefits. If you filed your claim after the deadline or failed to provide the required notice, your claim could be contested. There may also be issues related to your injury, how and when it occurred, which may result in a dispute. Ultimately, claims contested...
Continue Reading6 Things You Should Know About Catastrophic Injuries in Arkansas from Wesley Cottrell Catastrophic injuries usually involve a difficult recovery process, multiple surgeries, and possibly a lifetime of medical treatment. It is common for victims suffering from catastrophic injuries to be unable to return to work for a long period of time, if at all. It is common for...
Continue ReadingIt is a very unfortunate situation when a loved one has been seriously injured and the family is informed by the doctors that they have done all they can, but the person is “brain dead.” The family is left with the impossible decision about whether to take them off life support. But, what happens when the doctors are wrong? ...
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