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Protecting The Disabled And Injured Since 1974
Protecting The Disabled And Injured Since 1974
When an elderly resident of Alabama is no longer able to care for themselves, the family may consider several different options. One is an assisted living facility which allows the person to remain independent but have help when needed. Another is a nursing home...
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,...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
When it comes time to find a nursing home in Alabama for a loved one that can no longer care for themselves, the choice can be daunting. With so many homes to choose from and so many horror stories of elder abuse and neglect in some, it is important that you do your...
As an Alabama resident who currently receives disability benefits from the U.S. Social Security Administration, you may already know that your ability to continue to receive benefits depends on whether your disability is likely to ever improve, among other factors. At...
An injury or illness can bring your life to a temporary halt while you recover. For many, a few days in bed or under medical supervision is enough to get them back on their feet. However, some illnesses or injuries can sideline you for a much longer time, indefinitely...
