Parents of autistic children sometimes wonder if their child qualifies for Childhood SSI disability benefits due to Autism. Childhood SSI claims are evaluated differently than adult claims for Social Security Disability or SSI. The...
Month: August 2013
Tennessee man could face drunk driving and other charges
Authorities are still awaiting test results from the man who is accused of causing a fatal accident. The Tennessee man allegedly slammed into an SUV, which crashed into a van. One man has died and five others have been injured. The man may be facing drunk driving...
Tennessee driver negligence: Fatal wrong-way crash
A woman who volunteered at an autism community center has died following a fatal crash caused by a wrong-way driver. It appears that driver negligence may well have played a role in the deadly car crash. Unfortunately, however, Tennessee Police officials have still...
Anterior poliomyelitis and Social Security Disability
Persons suffering from anterior poliomyelitis may qualify for Social Security Disability or SSI benefits. The requirements are set out in section 11 of the Listings. If a person has anterior poliomyelitis with:A. Persistent...
Fatal Tennessee accident possibly a result of driver negligence
Driver's education programs attempt to teach new drivers how to be safe on the road and avoid accidents. Unfortunately, there are times when conditions change so quickly that there is not time to react, and possibly no reaction that would be able to avoid an accident....
Childhood SSI for Vision Problems
Children suffering from vision problems may qualify for Childhood SSI benefits. The Social Security Administration determines whether the claimant has an impairment or combination of impairments that meets or medically equals the...
Peripheral Neuropathies and Social Security Disability
Someone suffering from peripheral neuropathies may qualify for Social Security Disability or SSI benefits. Peripheral neuropathy, a result of nerve damage, often causes numbness and pain in your hands and feet. People typically describe...
Tennessee driver negligence may have caused fatal crash
Numerous instances of serious injuries or death are a result of driver negligence. Generally, driver negligence in Tennessee is even more catastrophic when a vehicle is hit by a semi-truck. In an unusual but deadly incident, four people lost their lives after the...
Childhood SSI Benefits for Anxiety Disorders
Many parents often wonder if their child qualifies for Childhood SSI disability benefits due to an anxiety disorder. Childhood claims are evaluated differently than adult claims for Social Security Disability. The requirements are...
Tragic example of how deadly Tennessee car accidents can be
When the weekend arrives, many people get on the road to enjoy their night. At times, Tennessee roads are crowded with party-goers, thrill seekers and drivers who are simply negligent. Unfortunately, car accidents are a common occurrence on almost any roadway, and can...