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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...
Understanding the Different Types of Social Security Disability Benefits
According to the United States Census Bureau, 12.1 percent of the US population has some kind of a disability, which equates to around 59 million people. To cater the needs of the people with disabilities, the government offers certain benefits to help them live an...
Enterprise, AL Social Security Disability Claim and Diabetes
About 9.3 percent of the US adult population suffers from diabetes. Diabetes is a medical condition that is characterized by uncontrolled blood glucose levels. It is a debilitating disease that may affect a person’s kidneys, eyes, nerves, heart, and blood vessels....
Why Medical Compliance is Important for Winning a Social Security Disability Claim
In order to avail Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, it is important that you fulfill all the basic requirements set by the Social Security Administration (SSA). This includes meeting the definition of a person with a disability, income limits, asset limits,...
The Differences between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
If you are struggling to pay off your debt and considering filing bankruptcy to get rid of annoying collection calls, you should first understand the differences between various types of bankruptcy chapters. There are two primary bankruptcy options for the relief of...
Choosing A Lawyer For Your Social Security Disability Case
Many people want to and should be entitled to receive social security disability benefits. However, most of the claims get denied in the initial stage of the whole application process. Those who get denied these benefits then have the option of appealing the decision...
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