It’s that time of year, people are ready to get out of hibernation-mode and back into the great outdoors. For many, there is no better way than rounding up the wolfpack, firing up the motorcycles, and exploring the Ohio scenery. For everyone though, it is that time of year we all need to be aware … Continue reading “Be aware and share the road with motorcycles!”
For most first time OVI offenders it used to be pretty basic. Do the three day “DUI school” and you are good to go. Get slapped with a six month license suspension with work privileges, and you’re back on the road. Well, starting April 6, 2017, it’s not going to be that simple anymore. The … Continue reading “New drunk driving (OVI) law goes into effect April 6, 2017”
To describe the Social Security disability application process as complicated is an understatement. Being approved for the benefits you may deserve is challenging. The approval rate for claims varies throughout the country, however, the national average indicates that about 36% of initial claims are approved – therefore around 64% are DENIED. You can appeal the initial denial … Continue reading “The hidden difficulty filing a Social Security Disability claim”
As personal injury attorneys, we see many different injuries, to many different body parts, of many different clients. In order to effectively represent these clients, we have to be well versed in human anatomy in order to understand the pain and suffering our clients endure over the course of an injury. One of the most … Continue reading “What is a spinal injury?”
The majority of those denied their Social Security disability benefits have to survive the appeals process and appear before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). Unfortunately the Social Security Administration has a large backlog and the appeals process time it takes to ultimately see an ALJ can take close to two years. Here are the current average … Continue reading “Social Security disability hearing wait times worsen…”
So your car is totaled: What should you do? ‘Totaled’ means that the cost of fixing your car is more than your car is worth (or what you could sell it for if in pre-crash condition). Insurance companies are required to pay you fair market value for your vehicle. Fair market value is what your … Continue reading “My car is totaled! Now what?”
