A driver’s license is an important and often essential part of a person’s life, and when someone gets arrested for a DUI, continuing to drive legally is often at or near the top of that person’s list of concerns. The revocation of your driver’s license maybe isn’t as serious as jail time but it could […]
Many claimants wonder when is the best time to file for Social Security disability benefits. If you think your medical condition(s) prevent you from being able to work, it is likely the right time to file for disability benefits. Sometimes claimants have a clear health event that creates a barrier to work. For instance, a […]
In a word, no. Many people believe their spouse knows more about their illness and impairments than any other person, and that is often true. But for Social Security purposes, specifically at the hearing level, spousal or significant other testimony can be more harmful than helpful—here is why. One of the determining factors in a […]
There is a ton of miscommunication and misunderstanding out there for citizens in regard to what someone should do when they are arrested for DUI. Everyone seems to get bits and pieces of information from family, friends, the media, and maybe even a DUI attorney, but I’ve found that oftentimes people just flat out don’t […]
Distracted driving is defined as any activity that could divert a person’s attention away from the primary task of driving. Distracted driving is dangerous and is the cause of many thousands of deaths and injuries each year. “In 2014, 3,179 people were killed, and 431,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers.” What […]
Thousands of men and women are currently employed as captains, sailors, crew members, mechanics, and divers aboard sea-bound vessels. While many of these skilled mariners accomplish their work safely, some have sustained serious injuries for which they were not responsible. Depending on the type of injury and its severity, the recovery process can look bleak. […]
