Everyone knows that car accidents can cause severe physical injuries, but it's not as well known that accidents can cause serious psychological distress as well. If you are ever in an auto accident, it's vital to pay close attention to your emotional state when you are pursuing a claim for compensation through the legal system. Otherwise, you may not get all the compensation that you deserve. The following article examines this important aspect of civil law.
- No one plans on becoming disabled, but unfortunately accidents can happen. It's important to have long term disability insurance to cover your living expenses if you're hurt on the job and find yourself unable to work for extended periods of time. Here are four steps you should take if your short-term disability runs out and you're still unable to work: 1. Hire a disability law attorney. No matter what steps you decide to take next, the first thing you should do is hire a lawyer who is experienced in disability law.
- If you have a driver's license, you're no doubt aware that you can be subjected to a breathalyzer to check your blood alcohol content if an officer suspects that you've been drinking prior to driving. However, do you know exactly what a blood alcohol content is and what factors can affect the numbers a breathalyzer returns? Most people don't. While the police would like people to believe that breathalyzers are always accurate, that isn't quite true.
- No one ever expects to be involved in an auto accident, but they, unfortunately, happen all of the time and the aftermath can be very stressful for a person. When you know that you are not at fault for causing the accident, you may not know what steps to take in order to get the other driver's insurance company to pay for damages to your vehicle, lost wages, and any medical bills that are associated with injuries caused by the accident.
- Waiting for disability is excruciatingly long for most, but when you're a single parent, the pressure to feed your children and pay the bills is even greater. You can't couch-hop like a single person, going from friend's house to friend's house while you're waiting to be approved for the much needed disability; you have to find a way to survive on your own accord, continuing to provide your kids the home and life they need.