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The Attorneys.ORG Podcast is here to discuss the various things to keep in mind when choosing an attorney or law firm to help you with your legal issues. Attorneys.ORG is a trusted website directory to help you find an attorney near you from 250,000 lawyers nationwide. Read reviews, compare attorneys by practice area, and locate a legal professional to help you today.

4d ago

Top 5 Social Security Disability Application Mistakes

If you've never done something before, it's normal to make mistakes as you find your way through the process. This is certainly true of those who are too injured or too ill to work and apply for Social Security Disability. The process is long and arduous. In this article we'll identify the top 5 Social Security Disability application mistakes and show you how to avoid them. Your Application Doesn't Tell the Entire Story You need to detail what your life is like and how your illness or injury affects your day-to-day ability to function.In addition, your medical records need to include not just a diagnosis, but specifics on what you can and cannot do in the workplace.WARNING: Do not let embarrassment stop you from disclosing information. It's imperative that you include the nitty-gritty details of your health and your life - even if you feel that they are potentially embarrassing. Be sure to include all mental health related conditions in addition to any physical disabilities.You Don't Supply Requested Information Some applicant's don't understand the seriousness of the application. All requested information such as doctors' names and contact information, work history, and physical and/or mental limitations must be included legibly and with correct spelling.WARNING: If you are injured or ill, see a medical doctor who supports your application for disability benefits. Don't forgo seeing a doctor and don't continue to see a doctor who doesn't support you.You Must Appeal If Your Claim is Denied It's totally normal to have your disability application denied at both the initial application and reconsideration (aka "reconsideration") process.You must take action to appeal; it is a not an automatic process.You must appeal within a 60-day window.If you appeal too late or don't appeal at all, your application will be "dead in the water" and you'll have to start the entire application process all over again.WARNING: Check on the status of your case regularly. Insiders at the SSA admit that the SSA has lost files and if you don't appeal in a timely manner, you'll have to start over - even if you never got notice of the denial of your claim.You Don't Realize How Disabled You Are Of course, you know your life and your abilities best, but, often, those who live with an illness or injury become customized to a new normal.WARNING: Do not suffer through working during the application process. If you can work and earn over a certain amount, you are not disabled no matter what your medical records indicate, according to the Social Security Administration.WARNING: Do not collect unemployment insurance during the application process.To receive unemployment insurance, you must state that you are actively looking for work. If you are actively looking for work, the SSA will deem you to be healthy enough to work.You Try to Save Money by Not Hiring a Social Security Disability Lawyer SSD attorneys know what to expect, what information to provide, how to document claims, and how to navigate the SSD system. While you are not legally required to be represented by legal counsel, it's likely a good idea - and - you have absolutely nothing to lose.Best of luck with your Social Security Disability application (and likely appeals). Be sure to review these 5 SSD application mistakes from time to time to make sure your application stays on track.

5 min
May 17

How Much Does a Personal Injury Attorney Cost?

Brought to you by Attorneys.ORG – The Trusted Resource for Legal Help Business Information: Name: Attorneys.ORG The trusted legal directory to help you find the right personal injury attorney near you. Website: https://www.attorneys.org/personal-injury PODCAST: How Much Does a Personal Injury Attorney Cost? If you're like most people, you're concerned about paying an attorney and, perhaps, you think you will net more if you don't hire an attorney. Personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they get a percentage of your winnings. If you don't get a settlement or a jury verdict in your favor, you pay nothing.Trying to act as your own attorney and deal with the insurance company directly, in an attempt to save fees, is likely short sighted. You probably will net more money if you pay an attorney than if you do not.Most Cases Never Go To Trial About 98% of all personal injury cases are settled without going to trial. A "settlement" is a mutual agreement. Not TV. Real life is nothing like on television. Most cases are settled, trials are boring, and there is a ton of paperwork - and more paperwork. Oh, and lawyers don't dress as well in real life as they do on TV.Be ready. However, it's imperative that your PI attorney be ready, willing, and able to go to trial in order to have a strong negotiating position.ADR. Sometimes, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is implemented. ADR is like a tiny court - which operates faster and less expensively than a court of law. The ADR panel imposes a resolution on the parties.Mediation. Other times, mediation is implemented. Mediation is nothing like a court - instead, an impartial professional guides the parties through negotiations with the goal of reaching a mutually agreeable settlement. Mediation also operates faster and less expensively than a court of law.

2 min
May 10

Let Divorce mediation work for you

Divorce mediation is a way for you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse to detangle your legal and financial lives. Court cases are a competition but mediation is collaboration, cooperation, and negotiation, which yield better results. Interested in how mediation may work for you? Check out our list below - and, if you have any questions about your individual situation, be sure to consult with a divorce attorney, licensed in your state. Mediation is a discussion, lead by a neutral third party, who is highly trained to help divorcing couples figure out a plan for the future.If you and your spouse can work out a marital agreement through mediation, you don't have to ask the court for help. If you can't reach an agreement on everything, you do have the option of asking for court help on those particular issues - or on all issues if your spouse is not cooperating with the mediation process.Avoiding court means that you work out your own solutions - instead of having them imposed on you. Most people would rather have a say in their future than having someone else tell them what to do.Mediation costs much less and is faster than court. In mediation, you "travel" at your own speed; a court led divorce can take years, so it's difficult to move with your life.Although it's just usually you and your spouse present with the mediator, your divorce attorney will guide you so you know your legal rights, can take advantage of divorce related tax laws, and make good decisions.Typically, through mediation, a couple works out property division, spousal support (aka "alimony"), time sharing (aka "custody"), and child support. Of course, these are very general categories and your situation may require additional decisions as well.If you have children or some other entanglement with your spouse, you will have to deal with him or her well into the future - forever, even. Mediation helps a couple reach divorce terms amicably, whereas, litigation (going to court) causes increased anger, resentment, and fighting.Mediation terms are only binding once your agreement has been reduced to writing and you sign it. No worries. Your divorce lawyer will review the paperwork to make sure it contains exactly what you've agreed to.Be careful to select a divorce attorney who favors cooperation, collaboration, negotiation, and mediation. Not all attorneys do. Some love a court battle through which they can conquer the "enemy" and run up high fees.Unless you want to pay a lot of money and be stressed beyond belief, choose an attorney who makes you feel calm, speaks of your spouse with respect, and cooperates with your spouse's attorney.Keep in mind that while you won't likely get everything you want during mediation, you're likely to get much more of what you want than if you had gone to court.Mediation does tend to be a win/win for both spouses and it helps a couple learn how to have discussions and make decisions under a new set of rules - you'll need these tools for moving forward with your lives and making decisions for your children. A divorce mediation oriented attorney can be found at www.attorneys.org, by asking a loved one for a referral, or by requesting a list of divorce lawyers from the bar association. Remember that if mediation doesn't work for you, you can always go to court for help. That's what the court is there for.

3 min
May 3

What You Tell Your DUI Defense Lawyer

Being arrested for a DUI is likely embarrassing - but being convicted is much worse. If you're wondering what you need to disclose to your DUI lawyer, we say emphatically, "disclose everything!" - you absolutely must disclose every nitty gritty detail, even those that make you look bad. Everything you say to your attorney will be kept absolutely confidential - it's the law - so if you have an embarrassing medical condition or you were driving from your lover's house and you don't want your spouse to know - your attorney does need to know. You're not going to surprise or embarrass your attorney and he won't think less of you. These are the types of things your attorney needs to know - and hears from people in your situation daily. Why Does My DUI Defense Attorney Need to Know Everything? Your medical doctor needs to know all of your symptoms as well as your lifestyle choices to make a proper diagnosis and develop an effective treatment plan. It's very similar with your DUI defense attorney. Your lawyer can only investigate, strategize effectively, and develop your strongest defenses if he or she has all of the information. Can't I Just Tell My Attorney How Much I Had to Drink? You're right; how much you had to drink is extremely important to your case. However, there are many other factors that are just as important. Because you likely don't deal with DUI defense on a daily basis, you probably don't know all the relevant factors. We suggest that you disclose everything and if in doubt whether something is important or relevant, disclose it and let your attorney decide whether or not to act on the information. Besides How Many Drinks I Had, What Other Facts are Relevant to My DUI Case? You may not realize that all of these issues are important to your drunk driving case: Using mouthwash or mouth sprayTaking cough and cold medicinesDental workAcid refluxHeartburnGastroeophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Inner ear problemsThe timing of your alcohol intakeHow much food you ate and whenIllnessMedical problemsAnxietyHow you were stoppedWhat the police officer said to youHow blood alcohol tests were conductedHow any field sobriety test was conductedPlease keep in mind that each and every case is very different; therefore, this list of relevant facts is not exhaustive. Your attorney will ask you questions, consider your statements, read the police report, interview relevant witnesses, research the law, and investigate to get the facts. It's imperative that you let your attorney decide what is important and what isn't. Do not self edit. How to Find a DUI Defense Attorney It's likely in your best interests to consult with a qualified DUI defense lawyer who can fully analyze your case. If you'd like to keep your need for a DUI defense attorney private, we invite you to use our website, www.attorneys.org. In the alternative, you can call the bar association and ask for a list of DUI defense attorneys or get a referral from a friend.

3 min
Apr 26

How to Bail Someone Out of Jail

Why Does the Judge Set Bail? If a loved one has been arrested and is being detained, the judge has likely set bail to better ensure your loved one will return for required court appearances. The judge sets the bail amount after considering the seriousness of the alleged offense and any flight risk. Though bail is usually set, if the judge feels the detainee is a threat to himself or to anyone else, including the general public, bail may be denied. This means that your loved one must stay in jail until the case is over. How Do I Bail My Loved One Out of Jail? If a loved one is being detained and bail has been set, you have two choices: You can post bail yourself or you can purchase a bail bond through a bail bonds service.* Posting BailPurchasing Bail BondThe fee for a bail bond is usually 10% of the bail amount and that pays for their services - you do NOT get the bond fee back.*In some cases, the judge sets bail but does not allow a bond to be posted. In those cases, the detainee or his/her family must post the full bail amount. If a detainee can't make bail, he/she says in jail. Where Do I Buy a Bail Bond? If you're already at the jail, there's likely a bail bond service nearby. If you're at home or anywhere else, you can ask your criminal defense lawyer for a referral or do an Internet search for the city where your loved one is being held and "bail bonds". Many bail bond companies offer bail by phone so you don't have to go to their office. Their number will be online. Where Do I Find a Criminal Defense Attorney? If asking a friend for a referral isn't a good fit, you're welcome to use your free and private website. When you use our site, you're entitled to a free case evaluation from any one of the criminal defense lawyers listed. In the alternative, you can ask the bar association for a list of criminal defense lawyers. How Much Do Bail Bonds Cost? Bail bond fees are set by law, so all bail bond services will charge the same fees. The bond fee for county and state cases is 10% of the bail amount.The bond fee for immigration or federal cases is 15% of the bail amount.Because all bond services must charge the same fees, it makes sense to go with an established, experienced, and highly reputable firm. If I Can Bail My Loved One Out of Jail Myself, Why Should I Buy a Bail Bond? The decision whether to post bail or to purchase a bail bond is totally yours. The benefits of purchasing a bail bond would be: Full access to large sums of money 24/7/365.Experience and systemized process.You don't have to deal with the paperwork or the jail.You can purchase a bail bond from home or anywhere in the world.The bail bonds service is likely to get your loved one out of jail faster than you could.The drawbacks of purchasing a bail bond would be: The 10% (or 15%) fee for the bail bond service.Where Do I Get More Information on Bail Bonds and Criminal Defense Attorneys? We don't sell bail bonds and neither do the attorneys on our attorney referral site; we're just providing educational information that others in your situation have found helpful. Once you choose a criminal defense attorney, your attorney will be able to evaluate the case against your loved one and guide you toward a bail bonds service that can answer all of your questions.

6 min
Apr 19

Why You Cannot Lose Your Bankruptcy Case

We've got good news - really good news. And, if you're feeling financial overwhelm and contemplating bankruptcy, we know you could use some very good news. Here it is: You CANNOT lose - you can only win your bankruptcy case. If you consult with a bankruptcy lawyer, who knows the law, drafts your bankruptcy petition, and makes sure all of your ducks are in a row, your bankruptcy will proceed smoothly.Of course, you absolutely must be completely honest with your bankruptcy attorney and disclose all requested information.WARNING: Disclose All Debts, Repayments, and Assets Even if you think the facts make you look bad or may make you ineligible for a bankruptcy discharge, you absolutely must disclose them. Why? (It's okay to ask; and, it's a good question.) First, you may not know what facts will help or hurt your case. The best plan of action is to disclose everything and let your attorney decide how to handle it - the good, the bad, and the ugly.Second, all information between you and your bankruptcy attorney is always kept confidential. While your attorney can't let you lie to the court, he or she cannot disclose detrimental (or helpful) information without your consent.Third, you will not fool the bankruptcy trustee, the court, friends, family, and creditors. Any dishonesty or lack of forthcoming will come back to haunt you, guaranteed.Fourth, your bankruptcy lawyer can only help you if he or she knows all of the facts. Otherwise, your case is likely to be "misdiagnosed". Withholding information or lying may crush your case and your opportunity for a fresh start.Why Your Bankruptcy Attorney Needs the Nitty Gritty Details of Your Financial Life Those bankruptcy case intake forms can be intimidating - page after page asking for your debts, assets, expenses, and repayments. All that paperwork and detail is enough to give even the most organized among us the heebiejeebies. Here's why the nitty gritty is so important: First, you bankruptcy lawyer needs the details to be able to diagnose your case and determine whether bankruptcy is appropriate for you; and, if it is, what chapter you should file under.Your attorney won't know what benefits you're eligible for (e.g. contract renegotiation) if he or she doesn't know about them.Second, the timing of your bankruptcy filing can be very important and determine how much of your assets you can keep, whether you could be in trouble for certain repayments to "insiders", and whether you're eligible for a discharge at all.Third, if you don't list a creditor, that corresponding debt will not be discharged (i.e. eliminated).Fourth, if you lie on your bankruptcy or it's not accurate for any reason, a former business partner, spouse, friend, or relative, can notify the court, which takes such claims very seriously. The fallout would not be pretty.How to Win Your Bankruptcy Case This is where we bottom line it - to win your case you need to do two things. First, hire a qualified bankruptcy attorney.Second, disclose all requested information. If in doubt, always disclose.If you do these two things, you will win your bankruptcy case. How to Find a Bankruptcy Attorney You're welcome to use our free - private - no obligation site to find a bankruptcy attorney. Just choose the lawyer of your choice on www.attorneys.org. In the alternative and if you don't mind making public your personal financial difficulties, you could ask a friend for a referral or call the bar association and ask for a list of bankruptcy lawyers.

4 min
Apr 12

Will Social Security Disability payments last forever?

Presented by Attorneys.ORG – The Trusted Resource for Legal Help Business Information: Name: Attorneys.ORG The trusted legal directory to help you find the right Social Security disability attorney near you. Website: https://www.attorneys.org/disability PODCAST: Will my disability payments last forever? Social Security Disability payments continue unless your medical condition improves and you are able to work or you do work and earn more than $1,010 a month. (You can earn up to $1,690 if you're blind and still keep your SSD payments.) Susan desperately wants to work as much as she can. She hopes to start tutoring in a year or so. This is great. Susan can earn up to $1,010 and still receive disability payments. Social Security Disability has a back to work program, so if Susan wants to try to work more, but later can't handle it. She'll keep her benefits. Disability law can be tough - but finding the right attorney shouldn’t be. Visit Attorneys.ORG today to start your search.

1 min
Apr 5

Did You Suffered A Traumatic Brain Injury

Sadly, it's estimated between 115,000 and 400,000 American soldiers have suffered traumatic brain injury (TBI) during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. In addition, many stateside Americans suffer TBI as well. The injury is all too common, with devastating results. What is TBI - Traumatic Brain Injury? Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when the brain is injured as the head suffers extreme outside force. Common causes are a car accident, medical malpractice, sporting event, domestic abuse, an explosion, or a fall. Picture someone in a car accident with his head being thrown against the dashboard or against the car door - or a patient falling of a gurney with her head slamming against the floor or a table - or - a woman being pushed down the stairs by her boyfriend - or - a guy playing pickup football, hit intentionally by another player -or - a misdiagnosed patient fainting at home and hitting his head on the counter - or - a soldier stepping on an IED and being thrown against a building, truck, or tank. It's traumatic just to think about it or picture someone suffering brain injury. It's traumatic just to think about it or picture someone suffering brain injury. TBI can kill, maim, and horrendously discomfort - and the symptoms are slow to heal, if they ever do. In the most severe cases, the injured are left helpless. In severe cases, the injured may have an entirely different personality. Common TBI symptoms include: memory loss, chronic pain, lack of concentration, attention deficit, confusion, lack of self-control, tired eyes, lethargy, fatigue, bad taste, insomnia, ear ringing, dizziness, mood swings, headaches, and loss of hearing. The injuries are so severe that they often severally limit day-to-day functioning and the ability to work. Thus, medical, financial, and legal support are needed. If I Have TBI, Do I Need an Attorney? Whether it's appropriate to consult with an attorney depends on the circumstances of your situation - what caused your brain injury? Personal injury attorneys help people who were injured at the hands of another person or company such as in a car accident, medical accident or misdiagnosis, or in a personal attack such as domestic abuse or a fight.Veterans benefits attorneys help veterans, who were injured or became ill because of their military service, get disability benefits from Veterans Affairs.Disability attorneys help people who are too injured or ill to work - and have worked and paid into the system - get disability benefits from the Social Security Administration.Where Do I Find an Attorney that Will Help with My TBI case? If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI), it's wise to at least find out whether you have a case and are owed financial compensation and/or disability benefits. You are quite welcome to use our attorney referral website (www.attorneys.org) which has a ton of information and listings of attorneys, whom you can contact for a free case evaluation. The site is free and private - and your free case evaluation - comes with no obligation. If you have a loved one, who has also suffered TBI, she may be able to refer you to her attorney - or - your local bar association may have listings of personal injury, veterans, and disability attorneys.

3 min

The Attorneys.ORG Podcast is here to discuss the various things to keep in mind when choosing an attorney or law firm to help you with your legal issues. Attorneys.ORG is a trusted website directory to help you find an attorney near you from 250,000 lawyers nationwide. Read reviews, compare attorneys by practice area, and locate a legal professional to help you today.

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