BIRMINGHAM LEGAL ISSUES BLOG
How does the failing nursing home system affect care quality?
Nursing homes should be a comfortable and safe place where you can confidently leave your loved one to get the care that he or she needs. Unfortunately, that is not often the case with reports of bad nursing home situations constantly coming out. This is often due to...
Forms that a disability hearing can take
In the event your application for Social Security Disability has been denied, you can appeal the decision through a disability hearing. A hearing is presided over by an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), who will hear the evidence, listen to witness testimony, and make a...
What makes anxiety disabling?
Anxiety in its mildest form can be an annoyance, but some Alabama residents find it to be much worse. Extreme anxiety can make it very difficult to navigate through life, affecting social interactions and crippling the ability of a person to make a good living. While...
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...
Know 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...
Social 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,...
Understanding 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,...
What 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....
What 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....
How 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...
