Social Security disability is available to insured workers, and in some cases, their widows, dependent children, or adult child survivors.

"Disability" is defined by the SSA as any mental or physical condition which prohibts substantial gainful activity for 12 months or more, or which is expected to result in death."

In simple terms, the person must have an impairment that prevents him or her from working full time on a regular basis for 12 months or more. (Short... More about: SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY: WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?

If you have an illness or injury that may cause you to be out of work 12 months or more, you should qualify for Social Security Disabiity (SSDI). Unfortunately, 7 out of 10 disability applications are denied by the state agency that first reviews the cases. So most disabled people do not get any benefits the first time they apply. The system is stacked against you.

But there's a secret to winning. As soon as you are denied, file a Request for Hearing Before an Administrative Law... More about: GETTING SOCIAL SECURITY DISABIITY

It probably happens more often than most people think. Several recent clients have inquired about what options they have if their employer fails to pay their wages. The simplest option is to simply ask the employer why you haven’t been paid. Make sure you document your employer’s response and get any pertinent records you can obtain. For example, if you paycheck bounces make sure you hold onto the check and the check stub.
Should the employer fail or refuse to pay the... More about: Employment Law: What if I my employer fails to pay my wages?

For those of us who have been involved in a car accident we know it's tough to remember what to do after the initial shock and surprise of the accident. If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, follow these suggestions:
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS INCLUDE:
Stop your vehicle and move it to a safe nearby location; Check to see if anyone is injured; Call 911 for medical assistance; Do not leave the scene of the accident; Make sure everyone involved moves to a safe location; and If... More about: Personal Injury: What to do if you are in a motor vehicle accident:

Like most valid and recognized adjudication systems, the SSA's five-step disability determination process is based on the notion of fundamental fairness. Understanding how the five-step process works is crucial; accordingly, two key concepts should be realized: first, the analysis is sequential, meaning that the claimant cannot proceed from one step to another until it is determined that he is disabled; and second, the analysis is a process, meaning that it requires consideration of many... More about: Social Security Disability: Functional Aspects of Social Security Hearings - The 5 Step Process

How to choose a DUI Lawyer in Kansas?

There is no shortage of lawyers claiming to be DUI lawyers here in Kansas. Whether you search the yellow pages or Google you are sure to find plenty of attorneys claiming to be DUI Specialists, but you need to look closely to make sure that they know what they are doing. DUI's are serious business and you should hire an attorney that focuses in this area. So how do you find a good DUI lawyer? Here are some questions to ask any lawyer you are... More about: How to Select a DUI Attorney in Kansas?