One of the important underlying policies of the United States Bankruptcy Code is that all creditors of the bankrupt debtor must be treated equally. A second important principal is to protect the bankrupt estate from being reduced by aggressive collection efforts by one or two creditors. Both policies are accomplished in part by what is […]
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Year: 2020
How bankruptcy could provide a fresh start in a new year
2020 presented all Americans with a considerable fiscal challenge. Many families had little control over their income while layoffs and lockdown measures kept adults out of work. Using credit helps cover bills for essentials like clothing and food, but those creditors will eventually look to collect. It is during times like this that many people […]
What is the Social Security disability appeals process?
The majority of claims for Social Security disability benefits are initially denied. For that reason, it is important for individuals who have had their claim for Social Security disability benefits denied to be familiar with their appeals rights and how to appeal a denial of a claim for Social Security disability. Social Security disability benefits are […]
Fault appears to be clear in recent Kentucky car accident
Obeying basic traffic regulations usually comes fairly naturally to most drivers in Kentucky: don’t speed; use turn signals; stay in your lane; stop at stop signs; etc. Unfortunately, when these basic traffic regulations aren’t followed, the potential for devastating car accidents arises. This appears to have been the case in a recent car accident in […]
Why should you review your auto insurance proactively?
Unfortunately, Kentucky residents can often run into obstacles long before they are even in an accident. These challenges typically arise out of insurance. Insurance matters can be complex. Most people look only to save money on their insurance policies. However, they must avoid serious mistakes to make sure they not only save money, but also […]
How to prove liability after a car accident
Kentucky residents can easily be traumatized when they are involved in a car accident, particularly car accidents that are more serious than the usual “fender bender.” When a car accident leads to serious injuries for drivers and passengers, and damage to the vehicles involved, the memory of that incident can linger for years, if not […]
Whiplash injuries strikingly common in rear-end collisions
Rear-end collisions are a frustrating form of motor vehicle accident. That is because a victim cannot do anything to prevent it from happening. In Bowling Green and throughout Kentucky, victims of rear-end collisions are often struck at stop lights, railroad crossings, and other intersections with reduced crossing access. There are many injuries that victims can […]
Death wins Social Security Disability appeals
Over one percent of the nine million Americans who appealed the denial of disability benefits through the Social Security Administration died before a decision was reached on their appeal between 2008 and 2019. Applicants should prepare to overcome this challenging process because of the importance of Social Security Disability benefits. Programs Through all its programs, SSA serves 61 […]
Can my student loans be discharged through bankruptcy?
The costs of higher education have skyrocketed over the years, and it is likely that if you went to college in Kentucky you had to fund at least some if not all of your education through student loans. However, in these tough economic times you may find that you are unable to repay your student […]
How to control your financial future through bankruptcy
The last few months may have made your financial situation bleak. You already were struggling with large debt and then you lost your job in the recent economic downturn. You have creditors calling daily and the stress is becoming overwhelming. You’ve begun considering filing bankruptcy, but you worry about how it will affect your financial […]