19 September

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What You Can Do to Prevent Nursing Home Neglect

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Nursing home neglect happens undetected all the time. Many loved ones do not notice until the harm and damages are already done. Catching neglect sooner than later could minimize this harm and protect your loved one from future harm. This starts with recognizing signs of neglect and then taking legal action. Reach out to a Wilmington nursing home abuse lawyer if you are interested. DETECTING NURSING HOME NEGLECT Being aware of some of the most common types of nursing home neglect might make it easier to detect them. Neglect is defined as a failure of a facility or staff member to provide...

12 September

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How Disability Severity Impacts Eligibility for Benefits

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How Disability Severity Impacts Eligibility for Benefits

The severity of a disability can play a role in whether someone is deemed eligible for disability benefits. Knowing how the Social Security Administration (SSA) defines disability severity may help you with your application. There are also options for disability benefits if your application is denied. Talk to a Wilmington disability lawyer to learn more. WHAT DETERMINES DISABILITY SEVERITY? When it comes to disability severity, this is one of several eligibility criteria used by the SSA to determine who receives benefits. It can be helpful to be aware of the disability benefits eligibility criteria to figure out what information to submit. Knowing...

05 September

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Can a Family Member Sue for Wrongful Death?

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Can a Family Member Sue for Wrongful Death?

Losing a loved one in an unexpected way can be a shocking experience to go through. Many people experience mixed emotions. Others may find themselves with major financial dilemmas as a result. However, you may not have to if you were related to the person in a certain way. Feel free to discuss your situation with a Wilmington wrongful death lawyer if you have questions. WHAT COUNTS AS WRONGFUL DEATH? Death is deemed a wrongful death when the person lost their life due to an injury caused by someone else. This can involve negligent actions or intentional actions. Reckless actions and failures...

29 August

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Types of Disability Benefits

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Finding the right disability benefits program is important for securing your financial future. If one disability benefits program is not right for you, then another program could be. There are government disability benefits programs and private disability insurance programs. Each program has different eligibility criteria. Feel free to reach out to a Wilmington disability attorney if you have questions. GOVERNMENT DISABILITY BENEFITS PROGRAMS The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers two types of government disability benefits programs. These include Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). While these programs offer the same types of monetary benefits, they differ in eligibility...

22 August

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Benefits of Filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit

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Benefits of Filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit

The loss of a loved one can be shocking to go through when the loss was unexpected. For some families, this might mean financial losses on top of the emotional loss. You may not have to deal with this if someone else was at fault for the loss of your loved one. Filing a wrongful death lawsuit can have a variety of benefits. Talk to a Wilmington wrongful death lawyer to learn more. BENEFITS OF WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIMS A wrongful death claim may not be able to undo what happened. Filing a claim may not take away the emotional pain of the...

15 August

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What Skin Disorders Are Covered by Disability Benefits?

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What Skin Disorders Are Covered by Disability Benefits?

There are a variety of skin disorders that can make holding a steady job difficult. If your skin disorder is preventing you from earning a basic income, then you might be eligible for disability benefits. The first step is to identify the type of skin disorder you have, and the next step is to find out whether this qualifies for disability benefits Consider talking to a Wilmington disability lawyer to find out more. DISABILITY BENEFITS FOR SKIN DISORDERS When it comes to skin disorder disability benefits, skin injuries, diseases, and disorders may all qualify for benefits. Skin injuries that may qualify for...

08 August

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How Long Do I Have to File a Medical Malpractice Claim?

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How Long Do I Have to File a Medical Malpractice Claim?

Medical malpractice claims have due dates. Like other types of civil lawsuits, there is a time limit on filing a medical malpractice claim. This is called the statute of limitations and once this time period is up, you may not be able to take legal action. Knowing what this time limit is and how to file a medical malpractice claim is extremely important to prevent this from happening. You can also contact a Wilmington medical malpractice attorney to speed up this process. MEDICAL MALPRACTICE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS The statute of limitations to file a medical malpractice claim varies from state to state....

01 August

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What is a Disability Benefits Consultative Examination?

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What is a Disability Benefits Consultative Examination?

There are several steps when applying for disability benefits. One of these steps may include a consultative examination. While these are not always required, it can be helpful to become familiar with when they are requested and what they involve. The more you can prepare, the more you could increase your chances of receiving benefits. Consulting with a Wilmington disability lawyer can also help with the preparation process. WHEN ARE CONSULTATIVE EXAMINATIONS REQUIRED? The Social Security Administration (SSA) usually orders a consultative examination when there is not enough medical evidence. This includes medical evidence from any medical sources like your doctor, therapist,...

25 July

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What Makes Summer Car Accidents So Common?

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What Makes Summer Car Accidents So Common?

Not everyone realizes how much more common car accidents are in the summer. Many people wonder what makes summertime car accidents more common. Being aware of some of the factors that increase accidents in the summer might help you avoid them in the future. However, if you were in a car accident, then consider discussing what happened with a Wilmington car accident attorney who can help. HOW COMMON ARE SUMMER CAR ACCIDENTS? A study related to summertime car accidents revealed that bright sunlight was associated with more car accident injuries. This was compared to normal weather conditions. Life-threatening car accidents were 16%...

18 July

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What Respiratory Conditions Are Covered by Disability Benefits?

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What Respiratory Conditions Are Covered by Disability Benefits?

Many people with respiratory conditions wonder if they could be eligible to receive disability benefits. The answer depends on the type of respiratory condition, severity, and how much this impacts work performance. Certain eligibility requirements must also be met. Talk to a Wilmington disability attorney today to find out if you could qualify for disability benefits. RESPIRATORY DISORDERS COVERED BY DISABILITY BENEFITS The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides disability benefits for those who are struggling with mental or physical disabilities that prevent them from working. These disability benefits programs are limited to people with conditions that are severe enough to interfere with...