On May 12, 2015, there was a deadly Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia that killed eight and injured over two hundred passengers. While still under investigation, it appears this incident was caused by the train engineer and the train’s excessive speed while traveling around a curve in the tracks. In 1997,
If you are unable to work you may have heard of Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. SSD benefits are available to individuals who have worked 5 out of the last 10 years and have paid Social Security taxes. The individual must be found totally disabled and the disability must last
Introduction Are you seeking answers to the question, “Is CMT a disability?” If you or a loved one is contending with this hereditary condition that affects the nerves in your limbs, you might qualify for disability benefits. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the intricacies of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
Last week was LaBovick Law Group’s most successful PIP TIP Seminar. LaBovick Law Group’s Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Team strives to constantly update and inform our clients and medical providers within our community. Each PIP TIP seminar is an opportunity for our clients, medical providers, and interested parties to inquire
The national average for Social Security Disability hearing approvals is 48%. I’m sure this is not the kind of percentage you were hoping for. There are several factors that go into whether you win or lose your hearing. Some are within your control and some are out of your control.
Florida’s Personal Injury Protection (PIP) law was enacted to provide “swift and virtually automatic payment” of benefits. The idea behind the law was to ensure that individuals injured in motor vehicle accidents could resume their lives without any financial interruption. However, insurance companies make it very difficult for medical providers
Hiring an attorney can be scary. You are asking someone to represent you with a legal issue that affects your life! If you are like most people, you’ve had very little if any interaction with attorneys or the legal process. So how will you know what to expect throughout the
As an attorney who represents those injured by the negligence of others, I am often asked by clients “what does negligence mean?” Basically, negligence is the failure to exercise the standard of care that a “reasonably prudent” person would have exercised in a similar situation. The “reasonable” person standard is
The simple answer is yes. If you are unhappy with the legal representation you are receiving you can always withdraw from an attorney. However, doing so may have some ramifications on your claim. First, it could delay a decision being made on your claim. This is because the Social Security
Imagine this scenario – you’ve been paying FICA taxes for as long as you can remember. Then you get into a situation where you are unable to continue working. You remember receiving a statement in the mail from Social Security that said if you became disabled right now this is
