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At The Terry Law Firm, we have a number of ways to meet with clients. Given that we cover not only east Tennessee but the entire southeast, it is not unusual for The Terry Law Firm to meet with clients by Zoom, conference call, or other types of video conferencing. The Terry Law Firm’s video […]
If you have been involved in a car wreck case, there are generally three (3) avenues for payment of medical expenses. The first and most common method of payment is for persons who have been injured to pay for their medical care with their own health insurance. This does not create any problems and, in […]
Under Tennessee law, insurance carriers cannot raise your insurance as a result of a person utilizing their uninsured motorist coverage. Tennessee law states explicitly that if you are in an accident that is no fault of your own, your insurance carrier cannot raise your insurance rates due to your use of uninsured or underinsured motorist […]
Social Security will pay you benefits if you cannot work because you have a medical condition that is expected to last at least one year or result in your death. This description is the federal government’s definition for disability and will be used to determine whether your situation qualifies you for disability benefits. The definition […]
The Social Security office will review your application to determine whether you worked enough years to qualify and to assess the level of your current work activities. If you meet these criteria, your application will be passed on to the Disability Determination Services office in your state which completes the disability decision for the Social […]
According to the Social Security Administration the length of time it takes to receive a decision on your disability claim can take from three to five months. It can vary depending on several factors, but primarily on: The nature of your disability; How quickly medical evidence is obtained from your doctor or other medical source; […]
Yes. The Social Security Disability Insurance has an initiative called Compassionate Allowances (CAL). This is a process whereby the Social Security office can provide benefits quickly to applicants whose medical conditions are so serious that their conditions obviously meet disability standards. There are 88 qualifying rare diseases and cancers on the list. Compassionate allowances allow […]
It is possible that certain members of your family qualify for benefits based on your condition and your previous work. Those family members include: Your spouse, if he or she is 62 or older Your spouse, at any age if he or she is caring for a child of yours who is younger than age […]
When you file a truck accident claim, you may be able to recover compensation for various expenses and losses you incurred due to the crash. Your case may provide you with financial recovery for your: Medical and rehabilitation expenses Lost income Lost future earning potential and job benefits Pain and suffering Lost enjoyment or quality […]
Yes, it’s crucial to call the police at the scene of a truck accident. The police can investigate the crash scene, gather information from the truck driver and other motorists and eyewitnesses, and prepare an accident report. Police crash reports often provide critical information for truck accident claims.