The constant use of Facebook and other social media sites has become a prominent issue in civil litigation over the last five (5) to eight (8) years. Things that you may think are private may well turn out to be … Read More
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Car Trouble
Always be sure to move your disabled vehicle to a safe location and far enough off the shoulder of the road to ensure personal safety. I know it may sound trivial, but we should all have a small emergency kit … Read More
Don’t Let Road Rage Ruin Your Summer Road Trip
Nearly every driver has experienced it one way or another–road rage! Road rage is driving in an aggressive or hostile manner. While its natural to feel some level of anger or frustration when someone cuts you off; pushes their way … Read More
What You Need to Know About Auto Insurance
The most important decision you make when choosing auto insurance is whether or not you want full tort or limited tort. Even though limited tort is less costly, this decision can impact how much money, if any, you will be … Read More
Are my Work Injury Wage Loss Checks Paid at Correct Rate?
Injured workers are eligible for wage loss benefits following a work related injury. How those benefits are calculated depends on the unique circumstances of the injured worker’s employment. Generally speaking, an injured worker receives a percentage of his/her average weekly … Read More
Social Security Disability- The 5 Step Process
An individual that applies for Social Security Disability is referred to as the Claimant. If the Claimant is initially denied disability benefits by the Social Security Administration, then the Claimant can appeal the decision within sixty (60) days of that … Read More
Obeying Traffic Signs
Traffic signs are posted for the safety of all drivers, but are often ignored by even the most experienced drivers. Ignoring some signs often result in a ticket. It is important to remember, every time you disobey a traffic sign, … Read More
Required Credits To Receive Social Security Disability Benefits
In order to be eligible to receive Social Security Disability benefits, an individual must have obtained the required minimum amount of credits. If you do not have the required minimum credits, then no benefits can be paid. Social Security credits … Read More
The State of Nevada Ratifies the Equal Rights Amendment… Decades After the Deadline
On March 20, 2017, Nevada State legislature ratified the Equal Rights Amendment (“ERA”) — decades after the Congressional deadline. Nevada’s belated ratification, if valid, brings the tally to 36, just two states short of adoption. In 1972, Congress sent the … Read More
Social Security Disability – New Rules on Program Uniformity That May Impact Your Case
Effective January 17, 2017 the Social Security Administration issued a Final Rule bringing several important and significant changes to the way disability claims are decided at the hearing and Appeals Council levels. While the rule became effective on January 17, … Read More