Living with a mental health condition comes with many challenges. With or without treatment, there may be times when a person can hold a job, and others, when continuing to work is not possible. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Social Security...
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How we’re serving you during the COVID-19 pandemic
At Suisman Shapiro, the health and safety of our employees and clients are as high a priority for us as it is to provide you with sound, timely and high-quality legal advice. During this challenging time, we are firmly committed to continuing our legal guidance and...
3 injured near Electric Boat office complex in serious crash
It is a tragedy when people are hurt due to crashes that could have been avoided. Take, for example, collisions that happen on sidewalks. Drivers should never leave the roadway to go up onto a sidewalk because that's a place that is supposed to be safe for...
How can you feel more in control of your divorce?
Being stressed during your divorce is no way to live. It can be tiresome and can even make you sick. That's why it's so important to take care of yourself and to make sure you do everything possible to rest, eat well and get the right support.Divorces are hard for...
Should you get a tetanus shot if you’re hurt at work?
Of all the injuries that you thought could hurt you, getting a splinter was not one of them. You work as a contractor and have had many splinters over the years. This one was worse, though. It dug down deep, and it was not coming out easily. The area became red and...
Why are gray divorces on the rise?
While the overall divorce rate has declined steadily over the past few decades, the number of couples over age 50 who decide to end their marriages keeps climbing. So-called gray divorces have quadrupled since 1990, according to multiple studies.Divorce can be an...
Divorce arbitration could be a good solution for you
If you're going through a divorce and can't come up with a settlement, you may be getting frustrated. You don't personally want to go to court or have a judge decide on your case.One thing you may want to try is an alternative dispute resolution method called...
Actions you should take if a drunk driver injures you
Drunk driving takes a devastating toll across the United States each year. The most recent statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports 10,511 people died in alcohol-related crashes in 2018, accounting for 29% of total...
What should I do if I’m pulled over for DUI?
First and foremost, you should never put yourself and others at risk by getting behind the wheel and driving if you have had too much to drink. Drunk driving accidents can have long-lasting and life-changing consequences for you and others. However, just because you...
If your loved one is hurt in a nursing home, you have options
It's a devastating moment when you find out that a loved one you placed in the care of a medical facility has been hurt or killed as a result of neglect or abuse. There is no way to make that situation better other than to hold those responsible liable for their...
