The Tennessee family of a 34-year-old mother and her 10-year-old son who lost their lives in February are still struggling to come to terms with the tragedy. The victims were knocked down by a vehicle while they were trying to help some car accident victims. We...
I often get calls about qualifying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and SSI due to epileptic seizures. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has stringent rules for those seeking Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or SSI based only on...
Recently, a fatal accident in Tennessee between two cars led to the arrest of one of the drivers. The car wreck happened shortly before 1:15 a.m. Tennessee police report that a victim died at the scene of the accident, while another was injured.The arrest...
On August, 29, 2015, I wrote about waiting times and approval rates for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) at the hearing level. I try to blog on this subject every month or two because these statistics are so important...
An event data recorder (EDR) is what consumers know as the "black boxes" generally referred to in airplane accidents. What many people may not know is that approximately 91.6% of new passenger vehicles manufactured since 2006 already have EDRs installed. The...
Last week, I discussed how the Social Security Administration evaluates Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims. This week I want to briefly discuss how the SSA evaluates subjective symptoms by claimants in Social Security Disability Insurance...
Industrial workers in Tennessee are often exposed to equipment and machinery that can cause debilitating injuries if they are not protected from the working parts. There are strict safety regulations in place, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration...
Whenever I meet with a potential Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) client, again prior to his or her hearing, I find it helpful to discuss how the Social Security Administration (SSA) evaluates claims for...
During this time of year in Tennessee, the cooler weather is ideal for motorcyclists to take out their bikes. Unfortunately, car accidents involving motorcycles are all too common. In Montgomery County, 121 accidents involving motorcycles have been reported so far...
