Personal Injury Blog

The summer brings boaters down to the sea again. While many on the sea want little more than the lonely sea and the sky, others become distracted and end up having boating accidents. There are many things that a boater needs to keep in mind in case their day ends up with an unfortunate accident. You May Need to...

Boating is a common recreational activity and is usually done in protected waters and during good weather. However, boaters still face threats to life and limb because conditions change rapidly. Personal injury and property damage often happen through the fault, negligence or lack of experience of boat owners. Injuries can also be caused by boat defects and mechanical errors....

According to a report of the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty, it is important for individuals eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to get access to those programs. Being able to receive SSI and/or SSDI can help guarantee that unemployed workers can remain in stable housing. Access to SSD and Social...

Unum is the leading disability insurance company in the United States. They have been known for unfairly denying and delaying disability claims. Many states have complained about Unum, and Unum has re-opened disability claims that were unfairly closed [1]. Unum has also paid monetary settlements to states. Many companies have their long-term disability insurance with Unum. Denied Claim Controversy...

If you have been denied your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim on your first application, there is still hope. Roughly 65% of applicants are refused SSDI on their first application. There are many ways to pursue an appeal, and a lawyer may be able to help. This is true all over the country, and if you are located...

A Fall River Social Security Disability Lawyer Can Help with Your Appeal If you have been denied your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim on your first application, there is still hope. Roughly 65% of applicants are refused SSDI on their first application. There are many ways to pursue an appeal, and a lawyer may be able to help....

It’s probably not surprising to you if I say that work zones are prone to accidents more than other areas, but what exactly makes these areas more dangerous? Constant changes in the speed limit, traffic build-up, heavy construction equipment, and workers on roadways just to name a few. Statistics show that the number of injuries and fatalities in Missouri...

Hip replacement implants by the manufacturer DePuy have been linked to cobalt poisoning in people who have received ASR or Pinnacle implants. Cobalt can be linked to many harmful side effects in patients; these side effects can even lead to patients needing a painful revision surgery because of breakdown of the implant. Cobalt Poisoning Requires More Surgery The breakdown...

When you file for a social security disability claim, you may be denied the first time, making you one of the 65% of first-time applicants whose initial social disability claims are denied. This does not mean that you are not disabled or that you do not have a good case. You always have an option to appeal the decision....

When you have suffered a personal injury accident, it is easy to do the wrong things. You may be in pain, confused, and unsure about what you should do to preserve your rights. Here are common mistakes made by personal injury victims and how to avoid them. Failing to take care of medical needs. Many victims of personal injury do not trouble...