I can’t believe I have been practicing law for 25 years! Over that time I have learned a lot about the legal profession. But as much as I know about how to deal with a legal question, my real education was in how to deal with people. I have learned
Approximately 1 in 4 Americans between the ages of 25 and 54 are not working. This includes those individuals who are unable to work as well as those who are actively looking for work but unable to find a job. If you happen to fall into the unable to work
Auto insurance policies cover different people in different ways. So, when you ask who an auto insurance policy covers it depends on which insurance you’re talking about. Each car involved in an accident is going to have a different level of insurance. There are a lot of segments that go along with
Introduction to PIP Insurance Definition of PIP (Personal Injury Protection) Personal Injury Protection (PIP) is a type of auto insurance coverage that provides medical expenses and, in some cases, lost wages and other damages, regardless of who is at fault in an accident. It’s a mandatory coverage in no-fault states
Personal Injury Protection is better known as “PIP” attorneys are similar to the general managers of any professional organization. PIP litigators formulate strategies prior to sending out demand letters. Then, the next step involves implementing litigation tactics to ensure reimbursement of PIP benefits. Lastly, a fight of sorts ensues (summary
Every year the Social Security Administration (SSA) releases its statistics regarding approvals and denials of disability claims. They recently released the 2014 disability statistics. Some of the percentages show almost a rubber stamp denial of claims. But these numbers are not much different from 2013. The chart shows the average
Don’t be a nice guy After an accident people have feelings that make them behave in a way that can hurt their case. Some people feel bad for the other person involved in the accident. They feel bad they are causing them to get a ticket. The other person will
Navigating the Tax Season with Social Security Disability Benefits As the calendar flips to tax season, it ushers in a period brimming with questions and complexities, particularly for recipients of Social Security Disability Benefits. Among the myriad of concerns, one query stands out with persistent regularity: Is social security disability
After handling thousands of automobile accident cases, I notice the same issues continue to plague my clients. Some are controllable. Some aren’t. Here are my top issues! 1. Was the injured person wearing a seat belt? No juror likes when the injured victim doesn’t wear a seat belt. If you
You have a disability hearing scheduled and the judge has requested a vocational expert be present. You may be wondering who this vocational expert is and what they will do. Judges have the option of requesting a vocational expert to assist them in making a determination in your claim, and
