The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) figures for 2018 show 700 over 65-year-olds are injured each day in car crashes. Another 20 per day die. Oak Ridge is a popular place to retire. There may be more older adults behind the wheel of cars than in other...
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Month: March 2021
Is there an age limit to claim SSDI?
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) exists to provide financial support if you can no longer work due to a disability. It could be due to illness or an accident. Is there a minimum age to claim SSDI? The minimum age that you can claim SSDI is 18 years old....
Why do cars not come with Breathalyzers?
Your car comes with a speedometer. You can check how fast you are going and make sure you do not break the law. Yet, cars do not have Breathalyzers. They do not come with a way to check your alcohol consumption is within the law. If personal Breathalyzers are...
Why it might take you 5 years or more to get over a divorce
The breakdown of your marriage can leave you with significant decisions to make. Do you stick it out and hope it will get better? Or do you seek a divorce to put an end to things? The problem with divorce is that it can make things worse before they get better....
What taxes does an estate executor have to worry about paying?
If you offer to serve as executor for your parents or if they need you as the administrator of their estate in their last will, you have a lot of responsibilities ahead of you. You will have to pay off all of their creditors, inventory their property and distribute...
Can a driver use insomnia as an excuse for a crash?
Drivers with insomnia are twice as likely to have a vehicle crash as those without the disorder. They are also three times as likely to have a near-miss accident than drivers without insomnia. Those are the findings of a study into the effects of insomnia on truck...
What to change in your last will after a divorce with children
So many areas of your life can change when you divorce that you may experience burnout. Many people feel overwhelmed with the number of forms they must file and companies they need to notify about their change in marital status. Ignoring the details that don't require...
5 unseen consequences of car crashes
Not all injuries you could sustain in a car crash are evident straight away. Think about car crash scenes you see in movies. The first thing you notice is the blood and the screams of pain. While external bleeding can kill you, it is easy to spot and treat. Screaming...
How to determine if you can qualify for SSDI benefits
Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits can be a stressful and frustrating experience. Most people have heard stories about qualified applicants who face massive delays or who never get the benefits that they need. You may worry about the...
