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It is natural to worry about your situation if the government has denied your claim for Social Security Disability Insurance, but it is not unusual to receive a rejection. In fact, many applicants do not succeed at getting an initial approval. That is why Social...
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is one of the more difficult claims to win. According to Social Security’s official website, field offices only awarded 31 percent of applications in 2021. To learn more about common reasons for SSDI denial, continue reading...
While you may embrace the open road, there are many threats that motorcyclists face while driving. Some come from other vehicles you share a highway or back road with, while others come from the difference in size or handling of your motorcycle. Learning about these...
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that drivers operating large vehicles have a greater chance of hitting pedestrians. Motorists turning in large sports utility vehicles and pickup trucks may not see pedestrians in their vehicles’ blind spots. As...
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics found that retail store employees experienced more injuries than workers in other industries. In 2018, seven out of every 200 full-time retail employees reported a workplace illness or injury. BLS.gov noted that bodily reactions and...
When applying for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, you need to list all the medical conditions your doctor diagnosed. A checklist on the Social Security Administration website notes you may also need to include information about the medical professionals...
Head injuries affect victims in numerous ways. These symptoms can manifest in behavioral, physical and emotional forms. Due to the complex ways that these symptoms intersect, it is even possible for a brain injury to affect the personality of the victim. Impulse...
As a passenger in a car, you are vulnerable to the decisions of the person driving your vehicle and others driving on the road with it. When you sustain a severe injury from a car crash while riding as a passenger, you may not be at fault, but you must deal with the...
When a driver gets behind the wheel of their car, they take not only their own life into their hands, but the life of every passenger in their car and every other vehicle on the road. Driving is a serious responsibility that people need to treat with caution. This...
While safety campaigns have brought significant attention to the dangers of drunk and distracted driving, fatigued driving continues to be a problem in New York and across the country. According to the Zebra, an insurance firm, teens and young adults are much more...