BIRMINGHAM LEGAL ISSUES BLOG
Will SSDI be enough to cover your financial needs?
Becoming disabled either through illness or injury and not being able to work in Alabama can be quite financially devastating. You may think that you can rely on your employer or Social Security Disability to help you get by and pay your bills. However, for many...
read moreKnow the signs of hernia mesh failure
A hernia, which occurs when an organ or tissue bulges through a weak spot in the surrounding tissue, is a common medical problem affecting more than 1 million Americans each year according to the Food and Drug Administration. Although many hernias resolve with...
read moreSocial security disability for PTSD
According to the Social Security Administration, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a condition that develops after a person of any age experiences or witnesses a traumatic event. For some individuals, the traumatic event may cause only mild symptoms, while for others,...
read moreUnderstanding the Social Security disability appeals process
It is not uncommon for Alabama residents to assume that when they need disability, all they need to do is apply with the Social Security Administration and wait for their benefits to come in. However, as we at the Law Offices of Clark, James, Hanlin & Hunt, LLC,...
read moreWhat are the top 6 signs of nursing home abuse?
If you have had to make the difficult decision to place your parent in an Alabama nursing home, you likely spend a good deal of time worrying that (s)he is not getting the care (s)he needs and deserves. Unfortunately, your fears may not be at all unreasonable....
read moreWhat are the top 6 signs of nursing home abuse?
If you have had to make the difficult decision to place your parent in an Alabama nursing home, you likely spend a good deal of time worrying that (s)he is not getting the care (s)he needs and deserves. Unfortunately, your fears may not be at all unreasonable....
read moreHow long will your SSDI application take to process?
Whether you have already applied for SSDI benefits or you are getting ready to tackle the SSDI application, you may be waiting for a considerable time to receive a response. Some people have been waiting for more than a year to hear if their SSDI benefits have been...
read moreWant to apply for disability benefits? Here’s what you need
If you are unable to work due to a disabling medical condition or illness, you know how financially crippling this situation can be. You cannot work, which means you cannot earn an income to support yourself and your Alabama family. You may think that the best way...
read moreWhat are the different types of hernias?
If you are a hernia patient in Alabama, you may wonder what has caused this sometimes painful condition and what your options are for treatment. The word "hernia" derives from the Latin word for "rupture," and it describes part of an organ or tissue that protrudes...
read moreWhat are some examples of emotional abuse?
We have gone over some of the different types of nursing home abuse that occur, such as sexual abuse and even financial abuse. It is also very important to watch out for emotional abuse, which can be hard to detect since it does not leave any signs. Regrettably, many...
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