When filing for social security disability, there are some conditions that will be automatically approved. Usually this includes cancer, blindness, severe mental illness or the loss of one or more limbs. However, for other conditions, such as back pain, fibromyalgia, or depression, it may take more time and effort to prove you are permanently disabled. Fortunately, getting turned down at your initial application does not mean you will never be approved for disability.
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You've been charged with leaving the scene of an accident you caused in which someone was injured. Conviction can lead to substantial penalties. It may seem as though you can only avoid the worst consequences by accepting a plea bargain deal from the prosecuting attorney. However, a criminal defense lawyer knows the strategies to effectively defend clients against these charges.
Hit & Run Charges
Legally known as leaving the scene of an accident, hit-and-run is taken seriously by the court system.
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When it comes to being injured in an accident, it can cause a great deal of pain in many areas. The emotional stress, as well as physical and financial losses, can wreak havoc on your life. You may want to take legal action against the other driver who was at fault to attempt to recover some from your losses. This may require you to meet with a personal injury attorney, like the ones found at Sweetser Law Office, who can discuss the case one-on-one with you.
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Most of the time, personal injury lawsuits are about recovering fair compensation for your injuries, lost wages and medical expenses. Sometimes, however, a defendant's actions are so outrageous that the court will level punitive damages when deciding what money to award the plaintiff. This article will help you understand punitive damages and whether or not they might be awarded in your case.
What Are Punitive Damages?
Punitive damages (also called "
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When it comes to immigrating into the United States, you always need to be sure that you have your ducks in a row and understand your rights and information. In no case is this more certain than immigration situations involving same sex marriages and families. If you are a gay person seeking to immigrate with your family to the United States and want to be fully aware of your rights, consider the following information.
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