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Riding a motorcycle comes with a higher risk of accidents compared to driving or riding in a vehicle. Because of their size, motorcycles sometimes appear to be farther away than they are and because of this, motorcycle accidents are not uncommon. Even minor accidents can lead to horrendous injuries for motorcyclists. Unlike cars and trucks, […]

Wrongful death is a devastating, unfortunate tragedy, and the litigation process is often very overwhelming for the grieving family members left behind. Emotionally dealing with the loss of a loved one under these circumstances is difficult, and sorting through the complexities of a wrongful death case on top of that is stressful. You’re grieving. You’re […]

Nobody ever expects to be involved in a serious car accident, but they happen every day. If it happens to you, you may think you can settle things yourself with the insurance company. However, things can get overwhelming quickly. In many cases, victims of car accidents are dealing with questions of who is responsible, recovering […]

As the weather gets nicer and spring arrives in Ohio, more and more motorcycles will be on the roads. Motorcyclists understand that choosing to ride comes with a higher risk of being involved in an accident. Since motorcycles don’t provide much of anything in terms of body protection, most motorcycle accidents result in serious injuries […]

Social media can be a great way to stay in touch with friends and family and even to network professionally. Today there are a wide variety of social media outlets available – Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram are just a few of the options. While social media can be a useful tool, it is important […]

If you’ve been in an accident caused by a semi-truck driver, things can get complicated quickly. The semi driver’s insurance company likely employs a rapid response team that is deployed to the scene of the accident. Their job is to begin advocating for the semi driver while first responders are still on scene. They follow-up […]

Being involved in a car accident can be frightening and stressful. No matter how clear-headed you intend to be in situations like this, sorting through the developing scene of an accident you did not see coming can be very overwhelming. Seeking medical attention is an obvious first step, and in the case of serious injuries, […]

Here are some practical tips that will help you with best way to explain your disabilities to Social Security. Be Consistent: Provide the date you last worked. Know the exact date your disability began to prevent you from working. Have documentation of doctors names and dates when you went in for examination, testing, and surgeries. […]

If you have a disability hearing coming up, you will want to prepare. Social Security Disability Claims File Before your hearing, review what records are in your Social Security Disability claims file. Social Security creates an electronic file and labels each record as an exhibit. Requesting a copy of your record will help you to […]

Options When Denied Social Security Disability  What are my options if I am denied Social Security Disability? Consider the following options if you are denied Social Security Disability. Related Article: Appeal Your Social Security Denial Participate in a job retraining program In Ohio, The Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation helps people with disabilities attain and maintain […]

Who Is at Fault in a Bike and Car Accident? Determining who is at fault in a car crash or bicycle accident is the first step to receiving compensation for your injuries. However, it can be challenging to determine who is at fault in a bike and car accident. In Ohio, traffic rules apply to […]

What Records Help Support Your Disability Application When you apply for disability, Social Security asks you to sign releases for access to your information.  However, Social Security may not order all the records you feel support your disability application.   Submitting your records directly to Social Security speeds up the review process by eliminating down time […]