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Understanding SSI and SSDI disability payments can be confusing.  Social Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance both come from the Social Security Administration, but they are two different programs within the same agency. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provides financial assistance to disabled individuals who do not have enough work credits to qualify for SSDI.  […]

When you are making a claim after a car accident, the settlement amount due to you by the insurance company should include several things. In addition to recovering the value for damage to your vehicle, you are also entitled to receive compensation for medical expenses and other financial losses, such as wage losses, you incurred […]

When you are seriously injured in a car accident, worrying about mounting medical bills, lost wages, and property damage, you may look to the insurance company expecting a fair settlement. After all, this is what they are there for. However, insurance companies are businesses like any other. The more money they pay out, the less […]

A bicycle accident can be catastrophic to the rider. As a bicyclist, you are far less protected than the driver of a car, and your injuries can be very severe. If you’ve been seriously injured in a bicycle accident that was not your fault, you are eligible to recover damages. An experienced bicycle accident attorney […]

The aftermath of a car crash – especially one where you’ve been seriously injured – can be very overwhelming for many reasons. You may think that if the accident wasn’t your fault, you can handle the insurance claims on your own, but this often isn’t the best path forward. Negotiating a settlement with an insurance […]

Motorcycle accidents can be very serious. When you ride a motorcycle, you have less protection than you would in a car or other vehicle, and the injuries can be more serious. Oftentimes other drivers fail to see motorcyclists because they may be in a hurry and don’t do a good job of looking before they […]

Bicycle accidents can be very serious for the cyclist, but some bicyclists fail to seek legal help after their accidents. Yet like the victims of other accidents on the road, bicyclists are entitled to recover compensation for their injuries after an accident. They often don’t realize that your own auto policy can provide insurance coverage […]

Being involved in a motorcycle accident is traumatic due to the serious injuries that usually result and will often require a long recovery. After an accident, you hope to be able to focus only on recovering from your injuries, trusting the insurance company to figure out the rest, but this is not the best way […]

If you’ve been involved in a car accident, your first thought is not likely about a future lawsuit. However, if you’ve been injured in a car accident that wasn’t your fault, what you do or don’t do afterwards can greatly impact the settlement you ultimately receive. By avoiding some of the most common mistakes, you […]

Pedestrian accidents occur more often than you might think, and if you’re dealing with the aftermath as a victim in a pedestrian accident, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how you will survive financially. In many cases, the driver will have legal fault for causing the accident. But first it must be determined […]

Social Security plays an important role in supporting individuals with financial assistance during various seasons of life. However, it can be confusing to navigate the different programs offered by Social Security without first understanding the key distinctions between Social Security Disability Insurance and Social Security Income. Whether you or a loved one are grappling with […]

An accident involving a car and pedestrian can be one of the most devastating accidents. With no protection, pedestrians can sustain serious injuries if they are hit by a car. If you’ve been involved in a pedestrian accident, the driver’s insurance company will likely want to offer you a quick settlement, but hiring an attorney […]