If you received a letter denying your application for Social Security Disability Insurance, you may appeal the decision and qualify for retroactive benefits or back pay. As noted by the AARP, it may take at least one year for the Social Security Administration to...
Residential swimming pool installation issues to consider
Real estate buyers may favor properties with an in-ground swimming pool during the summertime. An increased demand for a particular feature and its limited supply generally drives up prices. Rushing to install a pool, however, may not provide the hoped-for results or...
What are signs of TBIs?
After getting into an accident or experiencing an incident resulting in a head injury, you are likely to suffer from brain injuries, too. The severity can differ depending on the type of incident and your overall health. At the most extreme end of severity, you have...
How to prevent a DUI in the future
If you have recently been arrested on DUI or DWI charges, you will likely be worried about your future, as well facing legal charges. This arrest may have been a reality check, and whether or not you were actually intoxicated at the time of your arrest, you will...
What should I do immediately after a dog bites me?
It may be true that dogs hold a place in the average American's heart as “man's best friend,” but dogs are still animals. Even the most docile dog can bite given the appropriate circumstances. Once you get over the initial shock, there are certain actions that you...
Understanding the SSDI appeals process
You may feel understandable frustration if you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance and the U.S. Social Security Administration denies your claim. However, this happens to many applicants, and some of those denied applicants receive approval for benefits...
Are traffic crash fatalities decreasing?
Whether you drive, walk near traffic or ride a bike on a regular basis, it is imperative to watch out for the risk of a traffic collision. Sadly, many victims die in these accidents, which take place for a number of different reasons, from people who operate a vehicle...
Planning for the potential of estate taxes
Past posts on this blog touched upon the fact that New York residents fact the potential of both state and federal estate taxes. Knowing this might dishearten those engaged in the estate planning process, with them assuming that there is nothing they can do to avoid...
Alcohol: It affects you at every level
You probably know that you cannot legally drive with a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or higher. However, did you know that you could be at risk of crashing and still be impaired below that level? Even a small amount of alcohol could impact you by impairing the...
How should you prepare an estate plan for a special needs child?
Every family has unique estate planning needs and yours is no different. If you are the parent of a special needs child, you have to consider his or her needs when drawing your estate plan. According to Fidelity, special needs children may remain dependent on others...
