Nursing home abuse is on the rise in the United States. America has an aging population. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, “Life expectancy has risen from 68 years in the mid-20th century to the current average of about 81 years for women and 76 years for men…In 2018 there were 29.1 million...Read More

Workers’ compensation claims can be a difficult journey for those injured on the job. There is the physical injury and medical treatment, being out of work and dealing with your employer, their insurer, and the entire claim process which is different in each state. It can be confusing, stressful, and emotionally taxing. There are two...Read More

Ask the Attorney: Smith Jordan Attorneys at Law Answer Your Questions Raymond, please describe the nature of personal injury law. At its heart, the personal injury law involves someone being injured because of another person’s actions. There are three main elements in any successful personal injury claim whether it’s a car wreck, a slip, and...Read More

The SSA denies more than half of all Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims the first time. Social Security can deny your claim for a variety of reasons, including application errors and inadequate medical evidence. The good news is that even if Social Security denies your claim, you can have an attorney review your case, and you can appeal...Read More

When your senior parents can no longer care for themselves, you trust in nursing homes to give them the attention, support, and assistance they need to thrive. Unfortunately, many nursing homes are overcrowded, underfunded, and understaffed, which can lead to nursing home negligence. Even if no one meant to hurt your loved one, you may...Read More