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How to Acquire Disability Benefits for Blindness

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Becoming blind can be one of the hardest major life changes to go through. Keeping the job you had before might be impossible but so might finding a new job. When this happens, bills stack up fast and finances can plummet. You may not have to let this happen to you if you qualify for disability benefits. Consider reaching out to an experienced Wilmington disability lawyer who can help you with your disability benefits application. DISABILITY BENEFITS FOR BLINDNESS The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides disability benefits for people who are blind. They do this through two different programs, Social Security Disability...

07 February

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Types of Negligence That Cause Medication Errors

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Types of Negligence That Cause Medication Errors

Medication errors can happen for a variety of reasons. Doctors, nurses, and pharmacists can make mistakes that can lead to a chain reaction of errors. If you suffered unexpected harm from a prescribed medication, then you might be on the receiving end of one of these errors. Talk to a Wilmington medical malpractice attorney about your options for compensation. NEGLIGENCE BEHIND MEDICATION ERRORS There are several reasons medication errors can happen. Some reasons involve unforeseen mistakes while others could be considered negligent. Identifying the negligent cause of the medication error that impacted you is vital for your malpractice lawsuit. The most common negligent...

31 January

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Safety Tips for Long Road Trips

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Long road trips can be fun and come with a variety of benefits. They can also come with fatigue, stress, and reckless drivers. There are several ways you can reduce your chances of experiencing a car accident on a long road trip. The two main ways are to stay safe on the road and to combat drowsy driving. When you do find yourself in an accident, consider talking to a Wilmington car accident lawyer about your options. HOW TO STAY SAFE ON ROAD TRIPS Staying safe on road trips can mean a variety of things. General road trip safety tips include things...

24 January

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Can I Use Disability Benefits for Back Pain?

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Can I Use Disability Benefits for Back Pain?

Crippling back pain can stop you from holding a job and make life incredibly stressful. Not only can your physical activities become affected, but so can your sleep. The good news is that chronic back pain could qualify you for disability benefits. You can use these benefits to help cover your living expenses when your back pain limits your ability to work. Talk to a Wilmington disability lawyer to find out what this requires. WHEN BACK PAIN BECOMES DISABLING Pain is not the only symptom of chronic back pain. Other symptoms of back pain can make life difficult in a variety of...

17 January

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What Should I Discuss with My Car Accident Lawyer?

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What Should I Discuss with My Car Accident Lawyer?

You may have decided that you need a car accident lawyer after the accident or after the first settlement was too low. The question many people have is what they should discuss with their lawyer. This depends on your given situation, but there are certain things you may want to discuss across the board. If you have any questions, you can ask one of our Wilmington car accident attorneys for answers. WHAT IMPACTS YOUR ACCIDENT CLAIM? One of the most important things you may want to discuss with a lawyer is what will impact your claim. In other words, addressing what could...

10 January

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Can an ERISA Plan Administrator Change Their Mind About My Benefits?

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Can ERISA Plan Administrator Change Their Mind on My Benefits?

With all the various rules under ERISA disability benefits, many people have concerns about whether their benefits can be taken away. This ties into whether ERISA plan administrators can change their minds about whether you qualify for benefits. Some people have concerns about ERISA administrators changing their minds on the sufficiency of the evidence they submitted. Feel free to talk to a Wilmington ERISA lawyer to find out. WHAT DO ERISA PLAN ADMINISTRATORS DO? The main job of ERISA plan administrators is to provide information to you about your benefits under your employer. Depending on your circumstances, these benefits may come based...

03 January

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What to do if You Sustain Injuries in a Slip and Fall Accident

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Slip and Fall Injuries in Public Places: Know Your Rights in Delaware

Some falls can leave people with minor bruises while others can cause major injuries that take months to heal from. Missing work on top of expensive medical bills can make almost anyone fall into a financial crisis. You may not have to suffer financially if your fall was caused by the property owner’s negligence. Talk to a Wilmington personal injury attorney about what happened and find out whether you can sue. MOST COMMON FALL INJURIES Major falls can result in significant injuries that can leave people in recovery for several weeks. Some of the most common fall injuries involve broken bones and...

27 December

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Why Disability Insurance Companies Must Use a Reasonable Process

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Why Disability Insurance Companies Must Use a Reasonable Process

Whether you are applying for disability benefits through the SSA or a private disability insurance company, your claim is owed a fair process. This means the evaluator of your disability claim must have sufficient reasons for denying or delaying your claim. Not doing so could be considered bad faith insurance practice. Talk to a Wilmington disability lawyer about your options for an appeal if this happened to you. WHAT IS BAD FAITH INSURANCE? Identifying bad faith insurance is vital for figuring out whether you have legal grounds to file an appeal or lawsuit. Specific laws around what counts as bad faith insurance...

20 December

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When Does Opioid Prescription Become Malpractice?

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When Does Opioid Prescription Become Malpractice?

Opioids are some of the most addictive prescription medications out there. With some doctors prescribing opioids more often than needed, many patients are finding themselves suffering from substance abuse and dependence. The effects of opioid dependence and abuse can be severe and life-changing. Do not hesitate to ask a Wilmington medical malpractice attorney for guidance if this happened to you. DANGERS OF OPIOIDS Some people can take opioids for a short time and not develop any major complications. Others can develop opioid dependence and fall into substance abuse. The challenging aspect of opioids is not being able to fully predict who will...

13 December

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Is My Disability Plan Governed by ERISA?

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Is My Disability Plan Governed by ERISA?

When applying for or being provided disability benefits, you might be wondering if your disability benefits will be governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). What ERISA does is ensure receivers of certain benefits are promised minimal standards. This means being informed of your disability plan and receiving minimal payments designed to help with your disability. Talk to a Wilmington ERISA lawyer to find out more. DOES ERISA GOVERN MY DISABILITY BENEFITS? ERISA only governs certain types of disability benefits. In most cases, employer disability plans are governed by ERISA. Whereas, disability benefits from the government are managed by the...