The Social Security system is in place to help us through difficult times. Unfortunately, there are some instances in which the system makes our lives even more difficult than they need to be. The day I received the denial letter for my claim, I wasn't sure what I was going to do. After talking with a few friends, I contacted a lawyer. That was the best decision I had ever made. Even with the professional assistance, getting the denial overturned and getting the money that I was owed took several months. I have kept a clear journal of my experience and loaded it with information that can help others get through what can be an impossible time.
30 December 2014
With fresh powder on the slopes all across the country, many of you who ski cannot wait for a chance to check into your favorite lodge to get ready for a run down your favorite slope. In the process, most resorts are going to have you sign a waiver of liability. If you are like most people, you do not even read it before you sign it. You hurry up and scribble your name on the line, so that you can get on with the activity that you have come for.
29 December 2014
Depression can sap your willpower and make you feel as though you no longer deserve to be happy. If you've developed depression recently as part of your work, you may be able to get help for your condition in the form of worker's compensation. However, filing a claim for depression requires you to know the cause is related to your work and for you to be willing to fight for your benefits.
28 August 2014
Sexual assault is a serious crime, and the effects can last a lifetime. Whether you have taken your perpetrator to criminal court or not, you may still be able to bring a civil suit against them. In fact, a civil suit is the only way you can get financial compensation for your suffering. Here is what you need to know about the difference between civil suits and criminal suits for sexual abuse cases: