Being injured in a car accident at the hands of a drunk driver has the potential to leave you with significant injuries. These completely avoidable accidents can result in you being unable to work. With mounting medical bills, you may be wondering how you’re going to...
Year: 2022
3 reasons why having a will is so important
To some people, estate planning seems entirely unnecessary. They don't have much property or any immediate family members, so they don't see the value in creating an in-depth plan for what happens when they die. Others will potentially make a trust and then think that...
Revocable vs. non-revocable trust: which one is right for you?
If you are thinking about creating an estate plan, there is a pretty good chance you are wondering if you should set up a trust and, if so, which trust. Just like a will, this estate planning tool allows you to determine what will happen to your assets when you pass...
What does a Social Security vocational expert do?
To obtain Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits you have to have a condition that prevents you from working – or a combination of conditions. To determine whether this is true, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will look at your education,...
Working at a gym or fitness center comes with many injury risks
You are probably committed to staying in good shape as a fitness worker. With easy access to exercise equipment, you can work out every day if you like. You might think excellent physical condition and razor-sharp reflexes will lower your risk of an on-the-job injury....
Distracted drivers don’t have any place on the roads
Drivers must be able to watch what’s going on around them so they can make safe decisions about how to operate their vehicles. Distracted drivers kill an average of nine people each day in this country, and many more are injured. Each one of those fatalities and...
Why do people add incentive trusts to their estate plans?
Trusts come in many forms and can be useful to people from all kinds of backgrounds and situations. Those who have significant assets and worry about what their family members would do with an inheritance might want to consider adding incentive trusts to their estate...
How do you handle your financial accounts in your estate plans?
Opening financial accounts, such as checking and savings accounts, involves filling out certain forms. One of the forms you’ll complete tells the financial institution who should get the money in your account when you die. That form establishes what’s known as a...
What are compassionate allowances for disability?
People who become disabled due to a medical condition or injury that’s expected to last at least 12 months may opt to file a claim for disability payments through the Social Security Administration. One issue that people face is that the application process is very...
Have you suffered electrical burns at work?
Electricity has transformed construction sites, offices and every other workplace. Electricity provides a source of power for modern tools that make life much easier for employees. Unfortunately, there are a few drawbacks and electricity has the potential to be very...