Many Americans are skating on thin financial ice. A single illness or job loss can prevent them from paying their monthly bills. People who have worked their entire adult live are often embarrassed by this situation and they often wait too long to get help. As soon as...
Since its creation in 1935, hundreds of millions of Americans have enjoyed the benefits of the federal Social Security retirement program. Virtually every American who works over the course of his or her adult life will qualify for the program, and thereby become...
There are two distinct facets of the US justice system; civil law and criminal law. The behavior of American citizens is governed by laws that have been set by their state of residence as well as all encompassing federal laws which are found in the penal code. When a...
If you or someone you know has been injured or suffers from a chronic illness and is no longer able to work, you may be eligible to receive disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA), and a disability lawyer can help increase your chances of...
A pedestrian accident can leave a person with serious injuries. When a 3,500 pound hunk of metal traveling at any speed hits a pedestrian, there is bound to be damage to the pedestrian. Often, these injuries leave an impact on the person that will require months of...