As part of our continuing series on Social Security Disability and SSI benefits:What kinds of benefits are there?There are several kinds of disability benefits for which a person can be eligible. Depending on the facts, you may be entitled to one of these benefits, or...
Month: August 2011
Fatal car accident in Knox County attributed to speeding
There are many factors that can lead to a motor vehicle accident. We frequently hear about individuals being arrested following an accident who were found to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Sometimes, it is the absence of a seat belt that it the primary...
Social Security Disability and SSI Questions and Answers II
As part of our continuing Q&A section on Social Security Disability and SSI benefits:How does Social Security Determine Disability?They use a five-step process to decide if you are disabled. Here are the questions Social Security asks:Are you working? If you are...
Fatal truck accident kills motorcyclist
Fatal crashes occur on our roadways in and around Knox County with alarming frequency. Each time a driver gets behind the wheel of a vehicle, a duty of reasonable care is owed to everyone. A tractor-trailer is so large and weighs in the tens of thousands of pounds,...
Social Security Disability and SSI Questions and Answers
Thinking of applying for Social Security Disability or SSI benefits? Here some answers to common questions. This will be part of a continuing series of questions and answers on the blog. When Do I Apply?You should apply for disability benefits as soon...
Car accident on Interstate 40 kills pedestrian
A car accident, whether in Knoxville or anywhere in Tennessee, can have devastating consequences. Fatalities can happen in an instant. One moment a person is driving on the Interstate. The next moment their car runs out of gas, and the occupants walk along the road...
SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY AND SSI FOR SPINE CONDITIONS
Claimants applying for Social Security Disability and SSI can sometimes qualify for benefits due to serious spinal conditions or disorders. Affected people may qualify under the Listing 1.04 of Part 404, Subpart P, Appendix 1 or under Step...
Car accident in Knoxville leads to bizarre chase
A Kentucky woman was lucky to emerge unscathed following a hit-and-run accident that took place in Knoxville, Tennessee, last week. A witness reported that the car accident took place when a male driver struck a 2011 Audi Q5 on Kingston Pike. The driver then got out...