It can be a very important step in the process of the dog bite victim getting damages for their injury to take photographs of the wound as evidence. The victim needs to have pictures taken of the wound at several points in time following the incident: immediately afterwards before any treatment, during the initial treatment, …
Large Truck Accidents Infographic
Have you ever found yourself barreling down the interstate, surrounded on all sides by towering semi-trucks, pushing the limits of your engine (and sanity), just to stay with the flow of traffic? Then… it starts to rain. Suddenly, and without a moment’s notice, what began as a relaxing road trip has turned into an all-out, …
Insider Tips for Social Security Disability
National numbers and statistics show approximately 70% of all initial applications for Social Security Disability benefits are denied by the Social Security Administration (SSA). This website is dedicated to educating you about the Social Security disability application and appeal process to try and increase your chance of winning your disability claim. This page is an …
Late Appeals In Social Security Disability Claims
This is where many claimants go wrong. I cannot tell you how many times I have spoken with Social Security Disability claimants who received an unfavorable Notice of Determination or Notice of Reconsideration, and then failed to take immediate action. It happens for many reasons. They put the letter aside out of frustration or despair. …
Motorcycle Crashes And Injuries Nearly Doubled Between 2000 And 2008
As Florida’s population continues to grow, so does the number of motorcycle enthusiasts on the road, which makes motorcycle safety an important issue. The number of motorcycle accidents, crashes, injuries, and fatalities in the United States has increased in recent years, and the State of Florida has shown the same trend. The charts below reflect …
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Florida DUI Accident Attorney
Accidents Caused by DUI / DWI DUI stands for “Driving Under the Influence”. DWI stands for “Driving While Intoxicated” or “Driving While Impaired”. When a person is charged with a DUI it usually means that he or she was under the influence of drugs or alcohol while operating a motor vehicle. However, a DUI charge …
Evidence From Sources Who Are Not Acceptable Medical Sources In Social Security Disability Claims
Note: SSR 06-03p was Rescinded by Federal Register Notice Vol. 82, No. 57, page 15263, effective March 27, 2017 SSR 06-03p is a Policy Interpretation Ruling in SSDI and SSI disability claims titled ‘Considering Opinions and Other Evidence from Sources Who Are Not “Acceptable Medical Sources” in Disability Claims; Considering Decisions on Disability by Other Governmental and …
Dog Bite Liability In Florida
The Insurance Information Institute has reported that dog bite claims have made up more than a third of all homeowners insurance claims. That comes to about 15,000 claims a year. The average cost per claim was over $64,000 as of 2022. Most homeowners insurance policies cover dog bite liability and will pay for the coverage …
Surveillance by the Social Security Administration
It doesn’t happen very often, but every now and again a claimant will ask me if the Social Security Administration conducts surveillance to use against the claimant in processing continuing disability review (“CDR”) claims. Up until this weekend, I would have said, “No. Although possible, I have never heard of the Social Security Administration conducting …
Win Rates For Unrepresented Claimants vs. Attorney-Represented Claimants
Applicants and claimants for Social Security Disability claims often ask me whether they “really” need an attorney to represent them through the application and approval process for benefits. I would never state that you need to hire an attorney because a claimant may go through the entire appeals process without an attorney or other representative. …
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