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Do You Need a Lawyer to Get Disability? Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits provide an important safety net for hundreds of thousands of US citizens who can’t work due to serious injuries or illnesses. Unfortunately, the process involved in applying for those benefits can be a stressful and intimidating one — so much so that […]
Life expectancy in the US has dropped by over two years, over the past two years. This has been the largest decline since World War II (CNN). The obvious cause for this decline is the coronavirus pandemic. It has resulted in over 998,000 deaths as of May 13th, according to the New York Times. COVID-19 […]
TCAR surgery (transcarotid artery revascularization) is safer and less-invasive than the traditional CEA procedure (carotid endarterectomy). TCAR Surgery Ann Keetch became one of the first patients to undergo a new procedure, transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR) at Roper St. Francis in Charleston, South Carolina. When Ann Keetch was at the dentist last year, her dentist spotted […]
Types of diabetes mellitus Type 2 diabetes is when the body has difficulty regulating and using sugar as fuel, which results in too much sugar in the bloodstream. If left untreated, high blood sugar levels can lead to problems with the nervous, circulatory, and immune systems. Type 1 diabetes (once known as juvenile diabetes or […]
Pool chlorine dangers are lurking, and most people don’t even realize it. Swimming can be a fun and healthy activity, for children and adults alike, especially in the summer heat. Unfortunately, with that fun there are dangers. Dangers of Chlorine Chlorine, like household chemicals has many risks, if not used and stored properly. What is […]
Umbrella dangers are not what most people think of when dreaming of a day at the beach. You may think of crashing waves, warm sand, and plenty of relaxation. Now think about the dangers of a beach day. You might think about getting a bad sunburn or maybe even a shark attack. However, none of […]
Hiring a lawyer for Social Security Disability is a big decision that should not be taken lightly. There are some questions you will need to ask beforehand. In South Carolina, most Social Security Disability claims take more than a year to resolve, and some claims drag on for nearly a decade. During that time, you’ll need to place a lot of trust in your Social Security Disability (SSD) […]
A mental hospital patient (South Carolina Department of Mental Health) died earlier this year by restraint death. Staff improperly restrained him, suffocating him to death. Restraint Death William Avant, a 35-year-old Georgetown native, had been a mental hospital patient at the G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina for 12 years. Records show […]
Severe Preeclampsia can cause brain-damage if left untreated. Once again, South Carolina is in the news for its “sky-high and preventable rate of pregnancies that end in death or serious, long-term medical consequences.” (TheState.com) 34-year-old Jodie Roberts entered the hospital on Monday, July 19, 2018 with excitement, knowing she would soon see her second son […]
Labor and delivery hospitals in South Carolina do not rate well. Unfortunately, in a WalletHub list of “Best and Worst States to Have a Baby in 2022”, South Carolina has ranked one of the worst. SC also ranked near the bottom in the 2021 list (Best and Worst States to Have a Baby). Where Does […]
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