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One of the Main Reasons SSDI and SSI Claims Are Denied
It can be very frustrating having your SSDI or SSI claim denied. You are desperately needing help and feel that you have done everything required to receive the help, but the Social Security Administration (SSA) sends you a letter saying they have determined that you...
6 Things You Should Do After an Automobile Accident
Being in an automobile accident can be very traumatizing. Out of nowhere your body experiences physical as well as emotional shock. In such an incident, it can be hard to think clearly and take the necessary actions needed not only ensure your safety at that moment...
How does the Social Security Administration Define Disability When Processing an SSDI claim?
Understanding how the Social Security Administration (SSA) determines if a claimant is disabled and therefore eligible for SSDI payments can be difficult and often frustrating. The SSA takes many factors into consideration and evaluates each individual claim according...
Are You Tired of Annoying Phone Calls from Debt Collectors?
If you have any kind of unpaid debt, then chances are you have been subject to calls from debt collectors. These phone calls can be frustrating and annoying. You know you owe the debt . You have told the debt collector that you are unable to pay it at this time. Yet,...
Do You Take Medication For Heartburn, Acid Reflux or Ulcers? You May Be at Risk of Kidney Failure.
In 2013, the American Society of Nephrology (ASN), which is one of the leading organizations in the fight against kidney disease, estimated that approximately 15 million Americans were prescribed Protein Pump Inhibitor (PPI) medications and millions more obtained PPI...
Medical Bills and Bankruptcy
Whether you are insured or not, the cost of healthcare can drain your finances, especially if you are dealing with a chronic illness or disability. It does not take long for out-of-pocket expenses (premiums, deductibles, co – pays, and the dreaded percentage not...
Can Bankruptcy Save My Home From Foreclosure?
When a borrower has missed mortgage payments, lenders send out a notice stating the loan is in default and foreclosure proceedings will begin. This notice generally goes out when three payments have been missed. If you have received such a notice, you need to take...
How to Find a Lawyer for your Social Security Disability Case
Receiving social security disability benefits is not easy, and you might have to undergo a long process for it. For this reason, it is always a good idea to have an experienced lawyer by your side who knows how to handle such cases perfectly. Here are a few steps to...
Filing Bankruptcy: Do I have to go to court? What to expect
Part 1 - Meeting of Creditors When we meet with our clients for the first time, it is often a person’s first contact with a lawyer. Because of the varying portraits of the legal system, we find a wide diversity of concerns as it pertains to “court.” In fact, one of...
Top 5 list of things you must do prior to filing for bankruptcy relief
Here is a list of the top 5 things you should do prior to filing for Bankruptcy. 1. Be truthful with your attorney. The relationship you have with your attorney is of a confidential nature. You do not have to worry about your attorney “ratting” you out. Because of...
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