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POTS Social Security Disability: Can You Qualify?

Sep 10, 2026 | Social Security Disability

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Living with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS, can make standing, concentrating, exercising, and completing daily activities difficult. For some people, those symptoms may also interfere with the ability to work on a regular and sustained basis. A diagnosis of POTS does not automatically qualify someone for Social Security Disability …

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Personal vs. Business Bankruptcy: What Is the Difference?

Sep 3, 2026 | Bankruptcy, Christopher Stanfield

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes When business debt becomes difficult to manage, understanding personal vs. business bankruptcy is an important first step. The right approach may depend on whether the debt belongs to the individual, the business, or both. Business structure, personal guarantees, ownership of assets, and plans for the company can all affect which …

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Alabama Personal Injury Timeline: How Long Does a Case Take?

Aug 31, 2026 | Personal Injury, Spencer W. Jones

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes An Alabama personal injury timeline can range from several months to a year, depending on the injuries, medical treatment, available evidence, insurance negotiations, and whether a lawsuit becomes necessary. While waiting can be frustrating, resolving a claim before the full effects of an injury are understood may leave important losses …

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What Does Date Last Insured Mean for Social Security Disability?

Aug 27, 2026 | Social Security Disability, Walter Blakeney

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Being unable to work today does not always mean a person currently meets the work-related requirements for Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI. In addition to reviewing the medical condition, Social Security considers whether the applicant was still insured through their work history when the disability began. An important date …

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What Happens After You Complete a Chapter 13 Repayment Plan?

Aug 24, 2026 | Bankruptcy, Christopher Stanfield

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Making the final payment on a Chapter 13 repayment plan is an important milestone. After spending several years following a court-approved plan, it can feel as though the bankruptcy should end immediately. However, the final payment is usually followed by a closing process. The trustee and court may need to …

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Injured husband with a leg cast being comforted by his wife in a hospital hallway, illustrating a loss of consortium claim.

Loss of Consortium Claims After a Spouse’s Injury

Aug 20, 2026 | Personal Injury, Spencer W. Jones

If your spouse gets injured in a serious accident, the damage might not stop with medical bills or time off work. It could also disrupt your marriage, impacting your ability to share affection, companionship, intimacy, household roles, and the everyday support you counted on. The law recognizes these harms through a loss-of-consortium claim. This post …

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Young girl with an injured wrist sitting beside her parent in a hospital exam room, illustrating a child personal injury claim.

Settlements for Injured Children: What Parents Should Know

Aug 17, 2026 | Personal Injury, Spencer W. Jones

When a child gets injured in an accident, parents are suddenly dealing with doctor visits, missed school, and a lot of uncertainty. On top of that, the legal process works differently than it does for adults. In many cases, a child’s settlement requires more than a simple signature and payout. Courts often require extra steps …

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Gaps in Medical Care & Disability Claims

Aug 10, 2026 | Social Security Disability, Walter Blakeney

When you apply for Social Security disability, your medical records tell the story of your condition and how it affects your life. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will review your medical history for steady, consistent evidence of how your condition has affected your ability to work. Your disability application could face challenges if your records …

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