Surprisingly "Painful" Jobs
There are some professions where the risk of pain and injury seem par for the course, but ABC News has revealed several "painful" careers that may come as a surprise, including nurse aides and truck drivers. Sometimes it's not physical risk that leads to injury in... Read more »
Looking Out for Foodborne Illness at the Grocery Store
Ever had food poisoning? Believe me, it's not fun. The number of people who've been affected by the recent peanut butter salmonella outbreak keep getting bigger. Foodborne ailments are responsible for about 325,000 hospitalizations a year, so preventing their spread has... Read more »
The Social Security Disability Claims Process: Hiring a Lawyer
This is part of an ongoing series of Social Security Disability posts from Attorney Dennis Liotta, partner and the manager of our law firm's Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability Departments.
Though you don't have to hire an attorney to help you with... Read more »
The Social Security Disability Claims Process: The Initial Application
This is part of an ongoing series of Social Security Disability posts from Attorney Dennis Liotta, partner and the manager of our law firm's Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability Departments.
To apply for Social Security disability benefits, you must meet an... Read more »
The Social Security Disability Claims Process: Diagnosis of a Medically Determinable Impairment
This is part of an ongoing series of Social Security Disability posts from Attorney Dennis Liotta, partner and the manager of our law firm's Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability Departments.
According to the Social Security Disability Act, a disability... Read more »
The Social Security Disability Claims Process: What to do if Your Claim is Denied
This is part of an ongoing series of Social Security Disability posts from Attorney Dennis Liotta, partner and the manager of our law firm's Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability Departments.
If you think that your Social... Read more »
The Social Security Disability Claims Process
I'm pleased to announce a new series of blog posts that will feature my law firm's Social Security Disability Department. Dennis Liotta, a partner at my firm who has been with Edgar... Read more »
Tips to Avoid Using Recalled Products
A recent article in The Wall Street Journal made an important point: just because a product is recalled doesn't mean that it's not still being used by consumers. In fact, only about 15 to 30 percent of customers respond when a product recall is... Read more »
Ten Worst Insurance Companies in America: Part V
Drum roll please…. The number 1 worst insurance company, according to a 2008 study published by the American Association for Justice, is:
1. Allstate
Known for its insensitive attitude of putting profits before its policyholders, Allstate is the epitome of insurance industry greed. Despite... Read more »
Ten Worst Insurance Companies in America: Part IV
4. State Farm
In August 2005, Hurricane Katrina ripped through the north-central Gulf Coast, killing nearly 1,600 people and leaving thousands homeless. The aftermath of the catastrophic natural disaster revealed State Farm at its worst. Notorious for it's deny and delay tactics, the... Read more »
