In Plano, like anywhere else in Texas or the nation, it’s not unusual for people to hit a local bar or nightclub on a Friday or Saturday night to throw back a few drinks and hang out with friends and other patrons. Locally, some of the popular watering holes include...
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SSD: Do I Still Have a Qualifying Disability?
Once you’re approved for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, your medical condition has to be reviewed periodically to see if you still qualify. If you received a letter in the mail from the Social Security Administration (SSA) telling you the agency will be...
The ‘Staged’ Car Accident
You’re probably familiar with health insurance fraud, immigration fraud, credit card fraud, check fraud, bankruptcy fraud, and food stamp fraud, but are you familiar with another type of fraud involving staged car accidents? You read that right, some people will go so...
What is Emotional Abuse in a Nursing Home?
You may be familiar with physical and sexual abuse in the nursing home setting, but did you know that another form of nursing home abuse is “emotional abuse”? Your loved one may be complaining of how they’re being treated at their nursing home, but you may not think...
Can a Bicyclist Be Liable for a Traffic Accident?
People have been relying on bicycles for transportation for a long time, but in recent years bicycles have been used more (and more) as a green alternative to driving vehicles and as an excellent form of exercise. While we can see people riding bicycles at the beach,...
Naturalization Through Military Service
If you were not born in the United States but you wish to become a US citizen, and you are in the Armed Forces or are thinking about joining, you may want to consider naturalization through military service. You see, immigrants who join the US military and their...
Compensation for Sexual Assault Victims in Texas
Every state has its own definition of “sexual assault.” Often, sexual assault is an umbrella term for molestation, rape, and other sexual acts that are forced upon a victim against his or her will. Such acts may include fondling, unwanted sexual contact, groping, and...
Who is Liable for a Truck Accident, the Driver or the Company?
Truck accidents are scary events, and the fact that they are more complex than traditional car accident claims can make them even scarier. If you have been injured in an accident with a semi-truck, a delivery truck, or another commercial vehicle, you may be wondering,...
Tips for Filing a Car Accident Claim in Texas
Unfortunately, car accidents are extremely common events and your chances of being in at least one car accident within your lifetime are high. And like all things, there’s a right way and a wrong way to file a car accident claim. That being said, if you’re ever in a...
Can Noncitizens Get SSI?
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is not the same thing as Social Security Disability (SSD). SSI is described as a federal income supplement program, and the funds come from tax revenues, not from people’s Social Security taxes. SSI was designed for older adults, the...