In December 2020, the ALS Disability Insurance Access Act was signed into law. This act allows individuals with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis to begin collecting their Social Security benefits without having to wait the five-month period. The waiting period is very...
Drivers in Tennessee and across the U.S. are looking forward to a future where self-driving cars have totally eliminated all accidents. Yet the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has found that these cars, so long as they do not put safety above speed and comfort,...
People in Tennessee might not realize that driving on city roads may actually be safer than driving on rural roads. Rural roads have a number of hazards, and many of them are the result of this assumption that they are not dangerous. For example, assuming that police...
Individuals in Tennessee and throughout the country are allowed to work after applying for disability benefits. They are also allowed to work after they start to receive disability benefits. However, those who are working are not allowed to exceed the substantial...
Tennessee residents who drive an older vehicle may be at a higher risk for a preventable car crash. At least, this is the case in Ohio. According to the Ohio Highway Patrol, 56% of car crashes in the past three years that involved defective equipment were caused by...
One of the first things people want to know about their car accident case is how much it will be worth. The likely amount of a potential recovery can affect many parts of a case, such as settlement negotiations and the amount of time and effort a plaintiff would want...
When people bring up the subject of disabilities, most think of the kind of disability you can see – whether you need a wheelchair or are confined to your bed much of the time. Invisible disabilities, especially mental or emotional ones, are more difficult...
Many people who have to file for Social Security Disability, commonly known as SSD, are not sure about how to proceed. This is a common issue that can create problems for the person who needs SSD.The application process is often complicated, and you may wonder if...
Tennessee can become excessively cold during the winter. In January, it is not unheard of for temperatures to get as low as 28 degrees Fahrenheit. With wind chill, it can feel even colder.This drop in temperature necessitates bundling up in warmer clothes and paying...
Anyone in Tennessee can file for Social Security disability insurance benefits. However, if they do not meet all of the criteria for SSDI, they will not prevail.In addition to the ever-dreaded medical criteria, there are the nonmedical requirements. What this...
