You may have heard rumors that the federal fund that helps the government make Social Security Disability (SSD) payments is beginning to run dry. Some government analysts predict that the fund will be exhausted within the next year or two. Unfortunately, the biggest drain on the Social Security fund is false or fraudulent disability claims. Read on to learn more about some of the common types of disability fraud and what you should do if you know someone who is gaming the system.
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You're nervous about scheduling an appointment with an auto accident lawyer, even though the first appointment is free. The idea of talking to a lawyer feels intimidating, especially since you're not entirely sure you deserve a better settlement offer. Don't hesitate to have this free consultation. Accident attorneys want to help you obtain the right amount of financial compensation if you've been injured through the reckless or negligent actions of another driver.
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The title may sound like a riddle -- but it's exactly what is taking place in one Utah court. The Utah Court of Appeals recently ruled that a woman was permitted to sue herself for negligence for the death of her husband in an auto accident. Although this case is unusual, it may mark the beginning of a change in the scope of wrongful death lawsuits. Read on to learn more about wrongful death actions and how such a change could affect you.
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With DUI conviction rates spanning anywhere from 60 to 95 percent throughout the United States, you can't afford to let the chips fall where they may if you want to stay out of jail. Luckily, there are a variety of things you can do to minimize your chances of facing punishment that involves jail time. Taking the right steps will also help ensure that you don't end up facing another DUI later down the line.
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Despite the term "shop till you drop," falling in a retail store is not a good thing. If you've been hurt due to a fall in a retail store, you might be able to get some compensation for your injuries from the store. In order to do that, though, you'll have to be able to show that whatever caused you to fall was dangerous and that the store owner or employee on duty at the time should have known of its danger and existence.
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