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If you served in the Armed Forces and are living with disabilities connected with your service, you may be entitled to receive certain benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The types and amounts of benefits you can receive depends on a disability rating assigned to you by…
Although you’ve made the painful decision to end your marriage, you may not know exactly what the process of getting a divorce in Mississippi involves. You don’t need to try to figure it out alone. The dedicated Mississippi divorce attorneys at Derek L. Hall, P.C. can guide you during this…
When applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, it’s important to note that it can take time to obtain them. Data from the Social Security Administration shows that more than 70 percent of applications are initially denied, and the appeals process can stretch the process out even longer. One of…
When consumers purchase a product, it’s reasonable to expect that it will perform as advertised. Unfortunately, some products fail to deliver on their promises — and when they do, the consequences can be deadly. Were you injured by a defective product in Mississippi? You could have a valid product liability…
Car accidents are sudden and often-traumatic events. More than 22 percent of car accident survivors are estimated to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a meta-analysis of studies published by the National Institutes of Health. PTSD is a serious condition that affects the lives of accident victims just…
When someone dies as a result of a drunk driving accident, a slip-and-fall accident, medical malpractice, or some other kind of personal injury, one way that the victim’s family can seek justice is through a wrongful death lawsuit. Though there’s no amount of money that can fully make up for…
COVID-19 continues to infringe on many areas of our lives in ways large and small. One of its most challenging impacts is on families – especially when child custody and visitation rights are at stake. The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic in March 2020. Who knew it would…
After spending years of their lives defending our country, military veterans deserve to be taken care of when they’re disabled by injury or illness. That’s why the federal government offers disability benefits to sick and injured veterans. Unfortunately, these benefits can be hard to obtain, and the rules that determine…
If you have limited income, Social Security benefits can serve as a lifeline to help you pay your bills and everyday expenses. These benefits become even more critical if you become disabled or your spouse passes away. In that scenario, spousal benefits through Social Security could become your only source…
If you were injured by a dangerous or defective product, you may be eligible for compensation. Product manufacturers and distributors have a legal responsibility to ensure that their products are reasonably safe and won’t cause injury or illness if used as intended. Hiring an experienced, skilled product liability attorney can…
