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Obesity is an increasingly common condition in the United States involving an excessive amount of body fat. It is caused by the increase in the size and the number of fat cells in the body. Obesity is a medical problem that increases the risk of other diseases and health problems, including heart disease, diabetes,...

Endometriosis is a disease that involves the tissue that lines the uterus. When a person has endometriosis, the endometrium tissue grows outside of the uterus in growths called endometrial implants. These growths are typically found in the pelvis or abdomen and can grow on linings and organs, such as the ovaries or fallopian tubes....

Achondroplasia, also known as dwarfism or ACH, is a genetic condition causing skeletal dysplasia. Skeletal dysplasia is a medical term that affects bone growth. This condition impairs the growth of bone in the limbs along with growth in the spine and skull. In general terms, individuals suffering from achondroplasia will typically have shorter arms...

When submitting a claim for social security disability benefits, the Social Security Administration will review your claim to determine if you meet the definition of disability, as defined in the code of federal regulations. While there are several criteria to be reviewed when evaluating a disability claim, the most important determination is made regarding...

Workers’ Compensation benefits generally fall into one of two categories.  Benefits are either for lost time or reduced wages, referred to as “indemnity” benefits; or are for medical benefits which include treatment, prescriptions, apparatus’s, mileage reimbursement among other things.  This article is going to focus on indemnity benefits. You may be able to return...

A “no contact” motorcycle accident essentially occurs when a rider avoids a collision with another vehicle but winds up crashing themselves. A driver’s negligent behavior causes these accidents in most cases. For example, an unsignaled lane change, cutting a motorcycle off, or an abrupt stop. In these scenarios, the driver can still be found...

Since every slip and fall injury is different, there is no simple answer for how much your case is worth. The amount of compensation you are entitled to will depend on many factors unique to your accident.  Accident Expenses The higher your financial losses related to the slip and fall accident, the more money...

Determining liability in a pedestrian accident case is often a challenging process, but what if the pedestrian was jaywalking? In that case, fault will come down to who had the right of way. However, the driver and the pedestrian will often share the blame.  Do Pedestrians Always Have the Right of Way in Florida? ...

A pedestrian accident can be devastating, and you may be unable to work and face a long recovery. While the law does not require you to hire legal representation, there are many advantages to having a West Palm Beach pedestrian accident attorney guide you through the claims process.  Zero Financial Risk Most pedestrian accident...

Workers’ Compensation benefits generally fall into one of two categories.  Benefits are either for lost or reduced wages, referred to as “indemnity” benefits; or are for medical which include treatment, prescriptions, apparatus’s, mileage reimbursement among other things.  This article is going to focus on indemnity benefits. You may be able to return to work...