Applying for Social Security disability benefits is a multi-step process that can take months or even years if you are initially denied. If you appeal the first denial and are denied a second time, you have the right to a hearing before a judge. … [Read more...]
Can I Sue a Family Member for Damages After a Car Accident?
Dealing with insurance is bad enough. Dealing with your family member's insurance can be even worse. If you were a passenger in your parent's car during a car accident, do you have to sue your parent for compensation? The Indiana Guest Statute … [Read more...]
Severe Lung Disease May Be Connected to Vaping
From June to August, over 150 possible cases of severe lung disease were reported in Indiana and 15 other states that appear to be linked to e-cigarette use. According to the CDC report, all cases occurred in people who vape, though no single … [Read more...]
Will My Pre-Existing Condition Affect My Car Accident Settlement?
Insurance companies will always try to pay the bare minimum for an injury claim. If you have any health issues or preexisting conditions, they may try to use that against you. But there is a rule in place to protect you if your pre-existing … [Read more...]
Estimating the Social Security COLA for 2020
According to the Kiplinger Letter, the cost of living adjustment (COLA) for 2020 is estimated to be 1.6 percent. This is down from 2.8 percent in 2019. The COLA is basically a safeguard against inflation. As the COLA increases, so should monthly … [Read more...]
New Law Prohibits Scooters from Sidewalks
Ever since they started appearing on the streets of Indianapolis last summer, the electric scooters have been a hot topic of debate. Supporters were quick to point out their eco-friendliness and convenience; critics called out the dangers of … [Read more...]
Applying for Social Security Disability After a Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) affect thousands of Hoosiers a year. In 2017, over 33,000 people in Indiana suffered a TBI. While most TBIs are mild and only require emergency care, moderate-to-severe TBIs can result in life-altering symptoms. If … [Read more...]
What Fees Come Out of My Personal Injury Settlement Check?
After your personal injury attorney has negotiated a settlement with the at-fault party's insurance, you don't get a check right away. These fees and expenses are taken out of the final settlement amount before you receive a check: Medical record … [Read more...]
What if I’m Injured at a Fourth of July Parade?
Everyone has an Independence Day tradition like cooking out with friends, watching fireworks, or catching a fun Fourth of July parade. If you're an avid parade-goer, you know that sometimes the festivities can be a little hectic, and might turn … [Read more...]
How Does Mesothelioma Differ from Lung Cancer?
Any time you’re dealing with lung disease, it is not only important to know what exactly to expect as far as symptoms and treatments go, but also what restitution options may be available. Mesothelioma and lung cancer have similar symptoms, … [Read more...]
