Obtaining Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits on your first try is notoriously difficult. Many entirely valid claims initially get denied. If that happens to you, you need to understand the basics about your rights to an appeal and what steps to take next. Your...
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¿Qué le debo decir a mi aseguradora y a la del conductor que me chocó?
Antes de comenzar a abordar qué información usted debería o no compartir con su compañía de seguro y la del otro conductor, es importante aclarar que ninguna de estas partes debe ser la primera en ser contactada. Lo primordial siempre es buscar ayuda médica. En...
Watch out for accumulative back injuries if you work at a desk
While you might think that office jobs are safer for your back than those that involve heavy lifting, it is not necessarily the case. While physical jobs such as construction work or warehouse work carry a high risk of one-off incidents, sitting at a desk all day can...
A look at 2020 vehicle accidents in South Dakota
People often talk about how dangerous driving a car can be. Yet, with South Dakota being the fifth least populous state, you might wonder how dangerous things can get. What causes most vehicle accidents in South Dakota? A total of 26,135 drivers were involved in...
Sobering facts about the consequences of drunk driving accidents
While our readers know that drinking and driving is reckless and dangerous, they may know people in Sioux Falls who think that authorities exaggerate the dangers. If there is someone in your life that still thinks drunk driving is not a big problem, you can share...
¿Ha sufrido la lesión del manguito rotador en el trabajo?
El manguito rotador es el conjunto de músculos y tendones que rodea la articulación del hombro. Su función principal es asegurar la estabilidad de la articulación mientras la misma ejecuta distintos movimientos. Una lesión en esta región del cuerpo (enlace en inglés)...
Winter driving brings added risks
Heavy snowfalls and freezing temperatures can make winter driving in Sioux Falls challenging. Accidents can happen if you or another driver fails to account for the conditions. Adjust your driving for the conditions Here are some things you can do to reduce the chance...
4 common holiday driving hazards
Whether you are traveling for the holidays or simply trying to get to and from work, commutes can be dangerous for numerous reasons. Drivers can get distracted by looking at roadside decorations or watching how traffic behind them deals with the icy, snowy conditions....
The many examples of bad faith insurance
Your car was totaled in an accident, and, luckily, no one was injured. Now, you need to work with your insurance company to secure a settlement because you need a new set of wheels. Along the way, a surprising obstacle gets in your way. It is your insurance company....
Social Security Disability: Mental and emotional disabilities
When considering their eligibility for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, many individuals might typically only focus on physical disabilities. However, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has indicated that numerous mental and emotional disorders are...
