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4 out of 5 Recalled Tires still in Use

Majority of Recalled Tires Still in Use

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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5 Things to understand before Filing for Disability Benefits

If You Have Received an SSDI Denial Letter Don’t Give up

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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Understanding the Link between Talcum Powder and Ovarian Cancer

Understanding the Link between Talcum Powder and Ovarian Cancer

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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Social Security Disability - Differences between SSDI and SSI

3 Main Differences between SSDI and SSI

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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Bankruptcy and Credit Score

Bankruptcy and Credit Score: Federal Reserve Study Reveals Truth about this Relationship

Sep 26, 2016 | Bankruptcy

One of the main reasons many individuals who are in financial stress choose not to file bankruptcy is because they have been scared by the dire warning that Filing Bankruptcy Will Ruin Your Credit. This long-held belief holds some truth. Yes, bankruptcy is reported on a filer’s credit report and it can remain visible on …

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Do you understand the risks involved with taking Xarelto?

Do You Understand the Risks of Taking Xarelto?

Sep 19, 2016 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout

Xarelto is a blood-thinning medication that was first released in 2011 to help prevent blood clotting in patients who had undergone knee or hip replacement surgeries. Soon after it was also being prescribed to help reduce the risk of stroke in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism. Xarelto was created …

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How Much Social Security Disability Benefits Would You Reveive Today?

How Much Social Security Disability Benefits Would You Receive if You Had to File Today?

Aug 18, 2016 | Social Security Disability

Life happens. No one is exempt from becoming disabled or developing a chronic illness that greatly alters their life. While that thought may be scary, it can be helpful to have knowledge of what you may need to do if faced with such a challenge. Having a basic understanding medical outreach is beneficial in knowing …

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What Do You Know about Mesothelioma?

What Do You Know about Mesothelioma?

Aug 8, 2016 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout

You may have heard the word Mesothelioma on TV or read it in the news, but do you know exactly what it is and why knowing about it may be important to you? The Facts: Mesothelioma is cancer that affects the lining of the lungs, heart, or stomach. It is caused by inhaling or ingesting …

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