The Social Security Administration announced on October 10 that the cost-of-living adjustment for 2020 is 1.6 percent. This matches the estimate made by experts in August. The cost-of-living adjustment or COLA is meant to offset the cost of … [Read more...]
The Risks of Using Car Insurance Tracking Devices
“Drive and save” programs are nothing new. Progressive introduced their Snapshot program in 1998. Since then State Farm, Allstate, Liberty Mutual, and Nationwide among others have rolled out similar programs to track driving habits and reward drivers … [Read more...]
Invasion of Privacy and Medical Malpractice
You tell your doctor things that you might not want anyone else to know. Doctor-patient confidentiality, and your right to privacy, is protected by law. If the worst happens and your healthcare provider publicizes your medical information without … [Read more...]
How does a Social Security Disability Hearing Work?
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...]
