Starting in 2010, Congress named June 27th PTSD awareness day. Since then, during the month of June, everyone is encouraged to raise public awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a type of anxiety disorder. It may develop after individual experiences one or more traumatic events, including sexual assault,
On September 28, 2013, a 26-year-old man was shot and killed at the 45th Street Flea Market in Palm Beach County. The mother of this man is now suing the owners of the market claiming it breached its duty to protect customers. This lawsuit is based on the
Basics of PIP A PIP lawyer is an advocate that represents medical providers and, in some cases, individuals who are injured in car accidents regardless of fault. To understand what PIP attorneys do, a brief summary of PIP is necessary. PIP is an acronym for personal injury protection. Personal injury
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects employees with disabilities from being discriminated against in the workplace. But how does the ADA fit in with Social Security disability (SSD)? The ADA considers what a reasonable accommodation to employment is. However, the Social Security Administration (SSA) focuses on whether the individual
Assignment & Standing in PIP Insurance: An In-depth Analysis Understanding the intricacies of personal injury protection (PIP) insurance requires not only a grasp of the assignment of benefits definition but also a thorough dissection of two core principles: “Assignment” and “Standing“. These concepts guide the process of transferring rights, benefits,
The Social Security Administration (SSA) released its workload data for 2013. The national average for approvals at a hearing is 48 percent, down from 63 percent in 2008. So why the significant drop from 2008 to 2013? This change could be due to the rise of national Social Security disability
A personal injury is any bodily injury that occurs due to the negligence or unreasonably unsafe actions of another person or organization. A personal injury can be either physical or psychological, and several types of accidents can be the cause of a personal injury. The following are a few of
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) stated that on Sunday, June 8, 2014, a 26-year-old man was killed when he and a young woman were apparently struck by a boat while snorkeling near the Jupiter Inlet. The woman was treated and released. The boat that collided with the
It is a good year for whistleblowers! According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), whistleblowers in qui tam lawsuits have pulled in more than $300 million since October 1, 2013. It is easy to use this date because the federal government starts its fiscal year on October 1st. So with an impressive five
Trucking is a growing industry and is the dominant method to move freight in the United States. Trains, planes and automobiles all pale in comparison. In 2012 trucks moved 9.4 billion tons of freight, which is 68.5 percent of all domestic deliveries. The following are some positive factors that will help
