Tennessee officials are still on the lookout for a car and driver that reportedly hit a go-kart injuring the two children riding in it. The Knox County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help in locating and identifying the driver and car believed to be...
Month: December 2012
Social Security Disability or SSI for Cerebral Palsy
Individuals may qualify for Social Security Disability or SSI benefits on the basis of cerebral palsy. The Social Security Administration recognizes the devastating and debilitating effects of cerebral palsy. If the cerebral palsy is severe...
Social Security Disability and the Trial Work Period
Recipients of Social Security Disability benefits often wonder about returning to work while still receiving benefits. The trial work period (TWP) "is a period during which you may test your ability to work and still be considered disabled." A...
Tennessee animal bite victims are eligible for personal injury
Several residents in Tennessee neighborhoods are becoming aware of a growing number of stray and loose animals roaming rural areas. According to reports from the Knox County Animal Control, incidents involving animal bites have nearly tripled in number from this time...
Reopening a Prior Social Security Disability or SSI Claim
Often Social Security Disability or SSI applicants call about representation on a current claim and it is discovered there was a previously claim for benefits. If a denied claim is not appealed within the required time period, the decision or...
Car accidents will continue to cost Tennessee residents loved ones
A Tennessee man will be facing charges following a fatal accident that claimed the life of a woman and may have injured several children. The accident occurred early one recent Saturday morning and the investigation was ongoing to determine the exact cause of the...
Childhood SSI Benefits Due to Cerebral Palsy
Children suffering from cerebral palsy may be eligible for Childhood SSI benefits. Childhood SSI claims are evaluated differently than adult claims for Social Security Disability or SSI. The requirements are actually more stringent. If the...
Knoxville truck accident kills one after Civic strikes trailer
The Knoxville Police Department recently responded to an overturned tractor-trailer accident that turned fatal for one passenger and may have injured the driver. Whenever a truck accident happens, the damages and injuries can be extensive simply due to the size of the...