If you are a regular reader of the blog, you may remember a post we brought you in August of 2009 about Compassionate Allowances in the Social Security Disability system. To review, “Compassionate Allowances” are medical conditions which clearly meet the requirements for Social Security benefits. Due to clearly meeting…
Benjamin T. Cochran, Managing Partner of the North Carolina personal injury law firm Hardison & Cochran, has been named by North Carolina Super Lawyers magazine as a Rising Star in North Carolina for 2010. The selections for Super Lawyers are made by Law & Politics, a division of Key Professional…
People all around the United States are asking various questions regarding Social Security Disability, and we decided to cover some of the top ones. We invited J. Blair Biser, a Social Security attorney based in North Carolina, to cover the answer to our questions. If you are interested in…
Do not approach an unfamiliar or stray dog. Never panic and run away from a dog running and screaming. If approached by an unfamiliar dog, stand “like a tree” Do not disturb a dog when it is sleeping, eating or tending to its puppies. Never leave children alone with a…
The cost of hiring a lawyer to handle your vehicle damage claim is generally not practical. The cost of direct attorney assistance is too high. Even a lawsuit without a lawyer’s assistance may not be a reasonable option. A lawsuit takes time. When your primary objective is to get your…
A great post on Gordon Gates’ Social Security Disability Blog about the substantial gainful activity rate for 2010 reminded us that we have not covered this subject at all on our blog. So in our first post of the New Year we will do just that. What is substantial gainful…
Head Social Security attorney, Blair Biser takes on 5 questions about Social Security Disability. If you have a question about Social Security Disability, do not hesitate to send it to us and we’ll get you the answer promptly. You can e-mail your question to wsc@lawyernc.com. Do different Social Security laws…
What do I do if I suspect nursing home abuse? You should immediately notify the head of the nursing home and document it in writing. Ask them to investigate and call you. Make more frequent visits unexpectedly. Keep a close eye on the abused person. Follow up on your request….
In North Carolina, 84% of people involved in motorcycle accidents between 2001-2006 suffered severe personal injuries, with 12% of those resulting in disability. Across the country, eighty percent of reported motorcycle crashes result in serious injury. It is crucial that everyone involved in a motorcycle accident gets medical attention regardless…
Date of injury: If your injury was caused by one event, the date it happened is the date of injury. If the injury or illness was caused by repeated events, the date of injury is the date you knew, or should have known, the injury was caused by work. Death…
