The Social Security Administration is replacing the label "mental retardation" in Social Security Disability claims with "intellectual disability" as of September 3, 2013. The change "reflects the widespread adoption of the term 'intellectual disability' by...
A two-vehicle accident has occurred, causing both of the vehicles to catch on fire. Fatal crashes in Tennessee are becoming more of a frequent occurrence, and sadly, this is one of them. The accident has left one dead and three injured.Authorities responded to the...
When car accidents occur, it is very important to get information about and from all available witnesses. Obtain the full names, complete addresses, places of employment and current telephone numbers of all witnesses. Particularly in accidents appearing to...
An accident has claimed the life of a 55-year-old man who ended up in the middle of a police chase while he was sitting in a vehicle. The driver who is deemed responsible for the crash is a 49-year-old woman who had just stole a police car in order to flee from...
People involved in car accidents often make the mistake of not calling the police! If you are involved in a car accident, contact the police or other authorities even if the damage seems minor. The duty to inform law enforcement of an accident and a driver's...
An accident recently occurred when a 26-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman were walking across the interstate. Tennessee highways usually leave people vulnerable to fatal crashes, especially pedestrians. While walking, they were allegedly struck and killed by...
A person with recurrent arrhythmias that cannot work may qualify for Social Security Disability or SSI benefits. Broadly defined, cardiac arrhythmias are any abnormality or perturbation in the normal activation sequence of the myocardium. The sinus node,...
A 38-year-old man has died and a 6-year-old boy is fighting severe injuries after being in a serious car accident. Fatal crashes can occur at any time in Tennessee, just like with this case when the man was turning onto his own street. The man leaves behind a wife and...
