May 24, 2017 | Bankruptcy
A question married clients often ask us is, “Do we have to file a joint bankruptcy or can one of us file alone?” The straight answer to the question is that a married couple does not have to file jointly. Bankruptcy laws allow a spouse to file an individual bankruptcy petition. But, all bankruptcy cases …
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May 4, 2017 | Social Security Disability
According to the Arthritis Foundation, arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States. The foundation says that over 50 million Americans have been diagnosed with some type of arthritis or related rheumatoid disorders. Some arthritis can be so crippling that it affects a person’s daily living activities, especially their ability to work …
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Apr 10, 2017 | Bankruptcy
Filing for bankruptcy can be a scary and confusing thing to think. One of the main things that lead to these feelings is a lack of understanding of common bankruptcy terminology. There is no need to feel confused especially once you have a better understanding of these common bankruptcy terms. Automatic Stay is an order …
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Mar 21, 2017 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout
In 2015, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a report claiming that glyphosate, the active ingredient in the weed killer Roundup, was a “probable human carcinogen”. The report is based on several studies that have been done around the world concerning the effects prolonged use of glyphosate has had upon agricultural and forestry workers. The …
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Mar 6, 2017 | Bankruptcy
Many Americans are burdened by financial difficulties such as excessive medical bills, overwhelming credit card debt, underwater mortgages, job loss, etc. Filing for bankruptcy can be beneficial to those who are struggling financially. Perhaps the most beneficial aspect of bankruptcy is the automatic stay. What is an Automatic Stay? The automatic stay is an injunction …
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Feb 6, 2017 | Social Security Disability
According to recent studies, 1.5 million Americans, mostly women, are diagnosed as having the autoimmune disease known as Lupus. If you are one of these Americans, you know how difficult living with lupus can be. It can affect all aspects of your life. One major aspect that can be affected is your ability to work. …
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Nov 18, 2016 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout
[alert type=”warning”]”The NTSB report revealed that only 1 out of 5 recalled tires is properly taken out of use leaving thousands of defective tires still on the road and able to cause potential danger.”[/alert] According to a recent report by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), tire failure is the cause of more than 33,000 …
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Oct 28, 2016 | Social Security Disability
If you have filed a claim for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and received a denial letter, you are not alone. Unfortunately, statistics show that a large number of claimants are denied benefits the first time. But, just because you have received a denial letter does not mean you should give up on receiving benefits. …
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Oct 17, 2016 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout
Talcum powder is made from the mineral talc which is formed from elements such as magnesium, silicon, and oxygen. When ground into a powder it has great moisture absorption capabilities. Since the turn of the 20th-century manufacturers have ground talc and used the powder in consumer products, most notably personal-care products such as baby powder, …
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Oct 7, 2016 | Social Security Disability
Perhaps the most confusing aspect of applying for disability benefits is understanding the difference between the two types of disability benefits programs, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The confusion probably occurs because foundationally both programs are the same. Each program is administered by the Social Security Administration, have the same …
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