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Why You Should Hire an Attorney If You’ve Been in a Semi-truck Accident

Why You Should Hire an Attorney If You’ve Been in a Semi-truck Accident

Jul 25, 2016 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout

Have you been in a Semi-truck accident? Statistics estimate that there are 15.5 million commercial trucks (2 million of those tractor-trailers) operating in the United States. While this number only accounts for approximately 5% of motor vehicles, semi-trucks account for over 12% of motor vehicle fatalities. An estimated 80,000 injuries and 4,000 deaths occur each …

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How does the Social Security Administration Define Disability When Processing an SSDI claim?

How does the Social Security Administration Define Disability When Processing an SSDI claim?

Jun 30, 2016 | Social Security Disability

Understanding how the Social Security Administration (SSA) determines if a claimant is disabled and therefore eligible for SSDI payments can be difficult and often frustrating. The SSA takes many factors into consideration and evaluates each individual claim according to the factors. However, the #1 factor that they consider when evaluating a disability application is the …

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Do You Take Medication For Heartburn, Acid Reflux or Ulcers? You May Be at Risk of Kidney Failure.

Do You Take Medication For Heartburn, Acid Reflux or Ulcers? You May Be at Risk of Kidney Failure.

Jun 21, 2016 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout

In 2013, the American Society of Nephrology (ASN), which is one of the leading organizations in the fight against kidney disease, estimated that approximately 15 million Americans were prescribed Protein Pump Inhibitor (PPI) medications and millions more obtained PPI medications over-the-counter. The purpose of PPI medications is to suppress the excessive production of stomach acids …

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Medical Bills and Bankruptcy

Medical Bills and Bankruptcy

Jun 8, 2016 | 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 covered by insurance) to add up to medical bills bigger than what …

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