Motorcycle riders face higher accident risks than other motor vehicle occupants because they have fewer safety devices. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the fatality rate for motorcyclists is 28 times higher than the rate for passenger vehicle occupants. The public, including jurors, tends to view motorcyclists as risk-takers and sometimes unfairly …
Why You Should Avoid Posting on Social Media After a Car Accident
Following a car crash, you will likely want to share what happened with your friends and family. After all, people are naturally social and seek support from others. However, sharing information about your accident and injuries on social media can negatively affect your car crash claim. Scroll down to learn why you should avoid posting …
Tips for Motorcycle Accident Victims
Being involved in a motorcycle accident can be devastating. In collisions, riders are more likely to suffer catastrophic injuries, permanent disabilities, and emotional trauma than people occupying cars. Motorcyclists should know the steps to take immediately after collisions and in the weeks and months after the events happen. Following the tips outlined below might help …
Should You Always Call the Police After a Car Accident?
While each state has its own laws about when to notify law enforcement following a car crash, Massachusetts doesn’t require motorists to report their accidents to police immediately. Instead, Massachusetts law only requires accident reporting if someone was injured or killed or if there was $1,000 or more in property damage, and the required report …
What Is the Most Common Type of Collision Between Cars and Motorcycles?
Riding motorcycles can be exhilarating, but it also involves an increased risk of serious injuries or fatalities when collisions occur. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that 80 percent of all motorcycle accidents involve motorcyclist injury or death as compared to 20 percent of crashes involving other types of motor vehicles. This is …
How to Win a Social Security Disability Hearing
Waiting for a hearing is stressful for most Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) claimants. You might have waited for a couple of years for your case to be heard, and you may not know how to win a Social Security disability hearing. Scroll down to learn what you can do to increase your chances of …
What to Do After a Moped Accident
Do you enjoy hopping around town on a moped or scooter? Although it’s fun to ride with the wind in your hair, it’s also important to remember that a moped accident can result in serious injuries or fatalities. Moped and scooter accident data is difficult to assess because the data is often merged with statistics for …
How to Claim Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Most employers in Massachusetts are mandated to carry workers’ compensation insurance coverage. People who are injured on the job can file claims for benefits to pay for all related medical expenses. If the workers are unable to return to work either temporarily or permanently, they might also recover temporary or permanent disability payments to replace …
What to Look for in a Motorcycle Accident Attorney
While motorcycles provide plenty of enjoyment for people who ride them, there is always a risk of being involved in a motorcycle accident. When an accident occurs, the motorcyclist and any passenger may suffer catastrophic injuries. If you sustain injuries in an accident because of the actions of another motorist, the compensation you may receive …
How to Claim Social Security Disability Benefits
While most workers pay into the Social Security fund through withdrawals from their paychecks, receiving disability benefits is not something that happens automatically when you become disabled and are unable to work. Instead, you have to know how to claim Social Security disability benefits and understand that your approval will not be automatic. The attorneys …
What to Do If You’re in a Bus Accident
Many people choose to take buses as a convenient form of transportation in Massachusetts. While buses are considered to be relatively safe, bus crashes happen more frequently than you might expect. According to the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics, there were 65,000 accidents involving buses in 2018 alone, and the National Safety Council reports that there were …
Things to Know About Truck Accident Claims
Crashes involving large commercial trucks are among the most severe. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), an estimated 450,000 commercial truck collisions happened in the U.S. in 2017, which is the most recent year for which data is available. Out of those accidents, 344,000 were injury collisions and 4,237 resulted in fatalities. If …
What Is the Difference Between SSDI and SSI?
Similarities: Both SSI and SSDI disability programs offer cash benefits for disabled individuals. Both programs are overseen and managed by the Social Security Administration Medical eligibility for disability is determined in the same manner for both programs Difference: The main difference between Social Security Disability (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is the fact that …
How to Meet Social Security’s Definition of Disability
To be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits you must meet Social Security’s definition of disability. Social Security defines disability as no longer able to perform a “substantial” amount of work (called substantial gainful activity) as the result of a physical or mental impairment that is expected to last at least 12 months, or possibly …
4 Tips to Win a Social Security Disability Claim for Herniated Disk
The Social Security Administration (SSA) doesn’t always make it easy for those with a herniated disk to get the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits they deserve. However, Ellis & Associates has successfully represented many SSA applicants with a herniated disk. Here are 4 tips to win your Social Security …
Why Did My Arthritis Social Security Claim Get Denied And How Can a Lawyer Help?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) doesn’t always make it easy for those with arthritis to get the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income benefits they deserve. Many claims are denied because SSA says: Your medical condition doesn’t meet the requirements of or is the equivalent of a Medical Listing, You can return …
When Does Asthma Meet A Listing?
The Social Security Administration (“SSA”) maintains a listing of medical requirements for impairments. If your medical record establishes that you meet every element of the Listing for your impairment, your Social Security disability benefits will be awarded at Step 3 of the Five-Step Sequential Evaluation. Adult asthma is included in the SSA’s “Listing of Impairments.” …
What is Lupus?
The Lupus Foundation of America estimates that there are about 1.5 million people in the U.S. living with Lupus. It is an autoimmune disease, which means that in addition to the fatigue, inflammation, and joint pain and stiffness often seen with the condition, your immune system is also compromised, making you more at risk for …
What Is Arthritis?
Arthritis is a disease that can qualify you for Social Security. It is the catchall name for more than 100 different diseases that affect the joints causing joint pain and loss of mobility. Here are some of the different types of arthritis. Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people …
What Are The Causes of Chronic Back Pain and Symptoms?
The principle building block of your back is bone, which can have structural problems like degenerative disc disease, stenosis, facet arthrosis, osteophytes, bone spurs, foraminal narrowing, or osteoporosis. Social Security recognizes all these medically diagnosed injuries as possible disabling conditions. HERNIATED DISC Between the bones of your spine are discs that allow for movement of …