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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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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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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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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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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Aug 13, 2026 | Personal Injury, Spencer W. Jones
Have you ever wondered what makes someone legally responsible for an accident? Or why some injuries lead to lawsuits while others don’t? The answer often comes down to a crucial legal concept known as the “duty of care.” If you’ve been hurt in an accident, understanding this idea could be the key to getting the …
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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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Aug 6, 2026 | Social Security Disability, Walter Blakeney
Living with a severe disability can be challenging, especially when it affects your ability to work and support yourself. The Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes this struggle and has implemented the Compassionate Allowances Program to help individuals with certain medical conditions get the support they need more quickly. What is the Compassionate Allowances Program? The …
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Aug 3, 2026 | Bankruptcy, Christopher Stanfield
If you own a home/condo with a Homeowner’s/Condo Association, the dues you have to pay each month (or quarter) don’t stop just because you’re struggling with debt. If your financial struggles lead you to file for bankruptcy, your dues could affect your case. This article explains the basics of what could happen during your bankruptcy …
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Jul 30, 2026 | Social Security Disability, Walter Blakeney
Families often come to us with the same worry: My child (or my adult son or daughter) has struggled their whole life, but Social Security keeps asking for more proof. What are they really looking for? How SSA Evaluates Intellectual Disability Claims For adults, the SSA has a five-step process to help determine if you …
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