The Difference Between a Benefits Consultant and an Attorney

Did you know the Social Security Administration allows most anyone to represent claimants in Social Security disability claims? Don’t feel bad. Most folks don’t. There’s a big difference between a benefits consultant and an attorney. Make sure you know what you’re getting into when it’s time for some help with your claim.

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Preventing Car Wrecks in Fairmont, West Virginia and Surrounding Areas

Over the course of the day, distractions can happen at anytime. One of the most common times distractions occur is when operating a car.

According to Distracted.Gov, approximately 660,000 drivers are using cell phones or manipulating electronic devices at any given moment across America. Engaging in visual-manual sub tasks associated with the use of hand-held phones (reaching for a phone, dialing, and texting) increased the risk of getting into car wrecks by three times.

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4 Reasons Small Law Firms Are Better than Big Law Firms

Have you ever wondered why folks in our area drive over three hours to buy furniture in the Ohio Amish Country? We have plenty of furniture stores right here in our area. We can buy cabinets at Lowe’s or Home Depot. So why drive all the way to Amish Country to buy a table or a couple of chairs?

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What to Know When Hiring A Social Security Disability Lawyer

With the popularity of the internet and smart phones, it’s not surprising many West Virginians search for information about Social Security Disability lawyers on the internet. That’s fine. Obviously, I want you to find this article on the internet. However, you have to be extremely careful about what you’re getting when you find firms on the internet.

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The Most Important Thing to do for a Social Security Disability Claim

I had a client ask me the other day to explain to him the single most important thing to do for a Social Security Disability Claim.

To tell the truth, his question took me by surprise. I’ve never thought of these claims in terms of the one most important issue. I’ve always thought of my cases in terms of many issues all coming together in a successful result.

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West Virginia Social Security Disability and Veterans Disability Law

I’m going to start writing a blog. Well that’s what all the internet and website folks call them. I’m not really sure what a blog is supposed to be. However, I do know what I want to write. I want to write some straight forward articles that will help people better understand the legal process and how to successfully maneuver through it.

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