Workplace injuries that result in permanent disability are often assumed to be those that result from one sudden, unfortunate moment. But in reality, many injuries at work happen over a much longer period of time due to repetitive motions that slowly lead to significant injuries. These repetitive stress injuries can be just as debilitating and […]
While most bacterial infections can be treated with antibiotics, Lyme disease does not respond to antibiotics and continually affects a person’s health throughout their life. The bite of the black-legged (deer) tick is the only way someone can become infected with Lyme disease. Initial symptoms of Lyme disease are mild and often mistaken for influenza. […]
Extremely painful and disabling in its advanced stage, gout affects the joints, primarily the finger, wrist and toe joints, causing swelling, stiffness and inflammation. Excess uric acid in the bloodstream forms sharp, crystalline structures in the joints that irritate joint ligaments and bones. In some cases, uric acid buildup also leads to kidney stones and […]
Pernicious anemia emerges from an abnormal immune response causing a significant decrease in red blood cells. More specifically, intestines lacking certain proteins fail to absorb vitamin B12, a vitamin essential for producing red blood cells. In many cases, people suffering Grave’s, Addison’s or Crohn’s disease often develop pernicious anemia. Other health problems conducive to pernicious […]
A chronic lung disease involving thickened bronchi walls, inability for airways to clear mucus in bronchi and recurring infection, bronchiectasis causes long-term, permanent scarring to the lungs. This scarring ultimately leads to increased mucus production by cells lining bronchi walls, as well as loss of lung functioning over time. Bronchiectasis can be an acquired disease […]
A chronic autoimmune and neurological disease affecting the central nervous system, multiple sclerosis (MS) is also a progressive condition that worsens over time. Difficulty walking, coordination problems, weakness and tremors in the arms and legs, cognitive issues and vision disturbances prevent many adults with MS from working and performing daily activities without assistance. While Social […]
An inherited disease mostly affecting African-Americans and Hispanics, sickle cell anemia involves abnormally shaped red blood cells that cannot carry sufficient oxygen throughout the body. The “sickle” shape of red blood cells contributes to the stickiness and rigidity of the cells. Consequently, these cells adhere to blood vessel linings, causing patients to suffer from lack […]
Employees Retirement Income Securities Act (ERISA) are group disability policies composed of complex federal and state laws. Individuals generally have ERISA disability policies provided by their employer. Other long-term disability plans offered by government or state employers do not have to be associated with ERISA. How Can You Appeal ERISA and Individual LTD […]
Depending on a wide variety of factors surrounding a personal injury case, settling a claim could take less than a few weeks or as long as several years. Amount of injury compensation desired by the plaintiff, how long it takes to fully reconstruct and investigate the event causing the personal injury and what kind of […]
With the expertise and knowledge needed to successfully conclude an injury claim negotiation to the advantage of their clients, personal injury attorneys also use other resources to obtain maximum compensation for their clients. For example, they will submit a demand letter to the defendant’s insurance company providing information about the reasons behind the amount of […]
