Month: November 2013

Thanksgiving is an occasion when family and friends traditionally come together over a delicious meal to celebrate. However, the holiday gathering can also be the occasion of a burn injury in a kitchen fire or food poisoning if the cook is not…

By Marie Lowery The most important aspect of applying for disability benefits is collecting and submitting medical documentation that supports your claim. It is essential to submit to the Social Security Administration not only records from your primary care physician,…

A recent, fatal accident involving a truck driver who was looking at Facebook photos on his cell phone underscores the serious hazard that distracted truck drivers pose on the nation’s roads. Commercial truck drivers who are distracted jeopardize the lives…

People who are involved in a collision with a tractor-trailer sometimes survive the initial impact only to face another terrifying hazard: fire. Many tractor-trailer manufacturers place 150-gallon aluminum gas tanks outside the truck frame on each side of the tractor…

Some truck drivers are so dangerous that they are a menace to public safety and should not be behind the wheel of a tractor-trailer or semi-truck. Since the start of 2013, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), a regulatory agency,…

By Eleanor Hutton Applying for Veterans Disability benefits can be a long and confusing process. To add insult to injury, many disabled veterans are initially denied the compensation they rightfully deserve. That’s where Joye Law Firm comes in – we’ll cut through…

For motor vehicle accidents involving only minor injuries, typically the at-fault driver’s insurance coverage will be sufficient to cover the injured person’s damages. However, if you are seriously injured and incur thousands of dollars in medical bills, the at-fault driver’s…

When you are unable to provide the kind of care a family member needs, nursing homes can be the best alternative. These facilities offer supervision, medical attention and social interactions that enable a good quality of life for your loved…