Technology has changed our world in many ways. One major way is communication. In the past, individuals who needed a taxi used the phone book to locate the nearest company. With the advent of the smart phone and applications like Uber, the idea of ride-sharing has...
Month: December 2014
Social Security Disability Benefits defined
Social Security is often associated with individuals who are retired. However, the Social Security Act that created this system covers more than just the elderly. Provisions in the act allow persons who are disabled to receive benefits once certain conditions are...
What is OSHA?
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 created a new era for the modern Mississippi workplace. The purpose of the act was to make American workplaces safer. The goal was to prevent workers from being killed or seriously injured while at work. To execute this...
Nursing home abuse and the elements to succeed on a claim
For many Mississippians, a time will come when they must decide what type of care to get for their elderly loved ones. They may choose to hire a move-in aide or to clear out one of their own bedrooms so they themselves can care for their elderly loved one. Many,...
We can help with the benefit process after an injury
Prior posts on this blog have discussed how people in Mississippi may think they will be able to qualify for social security disability benefits if they are injured. They may be counting on these benefits to help them cover the costs of their rehabilitation. If they...