by Daniel AllnuttWhat Are My Rights when Stopped by the Police?
Have you ever been stopped by the police? There’s a good chance of this: the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics reports that the most common reason a person has an encounter with the police is being in a traffic stop.
by Lisa HollifieldSSDI Wait Called a “Death Sentence”
A year ago, we wrote a blog post detailing the Social Security Disability Insurance case backlog and what it meant for people submitting SSDI claims. (You can read it here.)
by Michael HalleeSummer Poses Dangers to Children
If you are a parent, there is nothing more important to you than the safety and happiness of your children. The mere thought that something terrible might happen to them is enough to grip you with fear.
by William AllenMemorial Day Traffic Deadlier than Any Other Weekend
Traffic on the weekend of Memorial Day is deadlier than any other weekend throughout the year. CBS News reports that between 2011 and 2015, Memorial Day has seen an average of 312 deaths per year.
by Daniel AllnuttWhat Are the Penalties for Multiple DUI Offenses?
The state of Ohio takes drunk driving, or operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI), very seriously.
by Michael HalleeFirefighters at Increased Risk of Workplace Injuries
While everyone else runs away from a burning building, firefighters run toward it. Firefighters have one of the toughest jobs out there: it’s a job characterized by danger and injury, where dozens of firefighters are killed and thousands are injured each year.
by William AllenHow Safe Is Your Car, Really?
You’re probably already aware that driving can be a risky activity. More than 30,000 people are killed each year in motor vehicle accidents, and millions more are injured. As a result, you might do all you can to reduce your chances of accident or injury—wearing your seat belt, obeying the speed limit, and following the rules of the road.
by Rebecca WilkinsonWhat Happens If My Workers’ Compensation Application Is Denied?
Every year, many legitimate workers’ compensation claims are denied—leaving injured workers without the money they need to pay their medical bills and support themselves.
by Daniel AllnuttHow to Get Driving Privileges Back after a DUI
If you are arrested and charged with a DUI (OVI in Ohio), your license will be suspended. But what if you need to drive for work or school related reasons? Are there exceptions? And can you get your license back?
by Jeffrey CasperSSDI Terms You Need to Know
When you have a long-term illness or disability, you face many challenges. You may need financial support to help you pay your medical bills, replace lost wages, and stay financially stable. Social Security Disability is a program that can help you; unfortunately, SSD is incredibly complex and confusing.