If you are experiencing numbness or tingling in your hands the first step you should take is contacting your doctor. Depending upon the severity you may want to consider going to the emergency room. Hand numbness could be a result of a very serious medical condition like carpal tunnel syndrome
It’s that dreaded time of year again…tax season. For many of you, this year may be different than previous years. If you began receiving Social Security Disability benefits in 2017 you may be wondering if those benefits are taxable. Do you have to report those earnings to the IRS? For
If you are a healthy individual with the full capacity to work, the earliest you could apply for social security is at age 62. The program you would be applying for at this point would be for early retirement. The Social Security Administration is an independent agency which oversees the
Social Security is often in the news – especially when it’s time to trim budgets. But tens of millions of Americans rely on this “social safety net” to make ends meet. Social Security is designed to provide just that: security. When age, disability, or death of a spouse or parent
Many of you have heard the rumblings about PIP’s demise in Tallahassee. Specifically, the Florida House of Representatives and Florida Senate are contemplating bills that would repeal and replace Florida PIP with a mandatory Bodily Injury system. Our No-Fault system would be transformed into a fault-based system and no longer
When it comes to hazardous jobs, what immediately comes to mind? Deadliest Catch and subzero ocean conditions? Police officers battling crime, firefighters battling blazes, or soldiers battling enemy forces? No doubt these are inherently risky jobs, but some of the most dangerous jobs for workplace accidents may surprise you –
A class action has been proposed against both State Farm and Garrison. Your medical practice may have claims for which action is required or your ability to recover funds could be lost. At this time, we are awaiting the Judges who are overseeing the Class Action lawsuits to accept the
Many of us take it for granted: the ability to hop in the car, drive to work, run errands, go for a weekend road trip. Until we’ve been in a wreck. Then that freedom feels threatened; normal, everyday activity can become an experience filled with pain, fear, and anxiety. This
If there is a government shut down, what does that mean for Social Security Disability recipients? In short, not very much. If you are already receiving a monthly check, you will continue to receive your check as scheduled every month. This is part of a contingency plan set in place
There are over 8.6 million motorcyclists in the United States. If you are one of them, then you understand the undeniable appeal. Whether it is your daily driver or reserved for weekend excursions, there is a sense of freedom and adventure. But, unfortunately, there is also heightened risk. Every year,
