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Receiving Social Security Disability for Thyroid Disorder
An estimated 20 million Americans have a thyroid disorder, according to the American Thyroid Association. Alarmingly, 60 percent of those with a thyroid disorder are unaware they have the condition. A thyroid disorder can affect every cell, tissue, and organ in the...
Questions to Ask a Witness after a Car Accident
Because the scene of an accident can be chaotic, it may not be the best time to ask questions of witnesses. But, if possible you should get the contact information of everyone who saw the accident so they can be questioned later. Information from witnesses of a car...
Receiving Social Security Disability for Multiple Sclerosis
According to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, about 2.5 million people worldwide have multiple sclerosis (MS). It is estimated that 400,000 of those diagnosed with MS live in the U.S., with 200 more being diagnosed each week. Multiple sclerosis is a progressive...
Why You Need The Help of an Experienced Lawyer to File Bankruptcy
Are you thinking about filing bankruptcy? Do you need to hire an attorney to help you file? Bankruptcy law does not require a person have an attorney assist them in filing for bankruptcy. This means that you could choose not to hire a bankruptcy attorney to help you...
The Effects of Contaminated Drinking Water
Water is A fundamental need of each human to survive. Federal, state, and local governments are charged with ensuring that safe drinking water is available to their residents. Various laws regulate how government authorities, private businesses, and public utilities...
Dangers of Transvaginal Mesh Implants
In the last decade, thousands of women have reported injuries to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) caused by their transvaginal mesh implants. Thousands more have filed personal injury lawsuits seeking compensation for transvaginal mesh injuries. According to the...
Did You Know the Dangers of Zofran?
When GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) developed the drug Zofran in the 1990s it was tested and approved by the FDA for the treatment of nausea and vomiting by patients undergoing chemotherapy. The drug works by blocking serotonin in the parts of the brain which trigger nausea...
What to Do about Your Growing Credit Card Debt
Credit cards are useful and convenient. But, it is all too easy to amass credit card debt that overwhelms your financial situation. If you are burdened by a growing credit card debt, there are actions you can take now that can help you tackle the problem. Tips for a...
Important Terms to Know When Filing Disability
Your Social Security Disability Glossary Filing a Social Security disability claim can be confusing. Much of the confusion is because filing a claim involves understanding an array of unfamiliar terms and acronyms. The following is a list of common terms and...
What Can You Do about Bad Faith Insurance?
Each month you pay an insurance premium you act in good faith toward the insurance company. You trust that if the time comes that you need their help with what you have been paying them to make sure the company will also act in good faith. But, many insurance...
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