In a perfect world, you would never have to worry about whether your doctor diagnosed you correctly or wonder if the medication you're taking will heal you or harm you. The vast majority of doctors are caring, well-trained, careful professionals who won't steer you wrong. However, there is a disturbing minority of doctors who make negligent or careless mistakes, and research shows that even after making one or several mistakes, many of these doctors retain their licenses to practice medicine.
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Cycling In Safety: When Your City Is Responsible For Your Bike Accident And What You Can Do About It
Even though riding a bike is one the healthiest and environmentally friendliest ways of getting around, the cars around you and the city where you live can really affect how safe this transportation actually is for cyclists. In 2013, over 700 cyclists were killed in accidents with motor vehicles. If you are a cyclist that has been injured because of an accident, you are going to need compensation. Sometimes, that compensation will need to come from the city or town, not the motorist.
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3 Things To Consider When Deciding Whether To Accept A Car Accident Settlement
The majority of lawsuits over car accidents end in settlement, so the one thing that you can count on when you're involved in a car accident lawsuit is that you will eventually receive an offer for a settlement. You are the only one who can decide whether the lawsuit will proceed to trial or stop at the settlement, so you need to know how to decide whether or not to accept the settlement that you've been offered.
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Tips For Closing The Income Gap While You Wait For Social Security Disability
The application process for Social Security disability benefits can be lengthy. Once you've submitted the paperwork and you're waiting for your determination, you might be wondering how you're going to cover the bills. After all, most disability applications have a mandatory five-month waiting period before you start receiving payments. Without any solid review timeline, you'll have to find another income source to cover the gap. Before you do that, it's in your best interest to talk with a Social Security disability attorney about the process and any income restrictions you might have while the application is under review.
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