There are many reasons why some Tennesseans are not working. Sometimes it is a voluntary choice not to work. Other times it is not. A person may be involuntarily out of work for a variety of reasons, but one of the main reasons is because the person is injured or has an illness that renders

Everyone in Tennessee lives different lives unique to their specific situation. There are many aspects that affect one’s life and how they live it. This could be the type of job they have and what they can afford based on their income. A person’s upbringing also has an effect on how they make decisions and

Just about every Tennessean has suffered at injury at one time or another. In most instances, these injuries are relatively minor, and people are able to get back to their normal lives fairly quickly. However, there are many other individuals who are unable to recover quickly from the injuries they suffer. Sometimes these individuals may

Life for people in Tennessee is unpredictable. Even when one has routines, and one day sometimes feels no different than the last, unexpected things can happen to anyone. It could be a car accident, a workplace accident, they may be the victim of a crime or other things can happen. These incidents also can lead

Throughout life there are many different things that can happen to people in Tennessee. Sometimes they are welcomed events that change one’s life for the better. However, there are also many things that can happen and change one’s life for the worse. People can contract or develop diseases or suffer injuries which can make life

Last time, we began discussing how even though the lengthy wait for Social Security disability benefits can prove frustrating given the gravity of an underlying medical condition, applicants must nevertheless be patient and also be prepared for what might seem like administrative obstacles. To that end, we started exploring the special medical examination, which can

In a series of ongoing posts, we’ve been discussing how those who’ve suffered some type of life-altering injury or been diagnosed with a serious illness that has left them unable to work understandably become anxious about their ability to make ends meet going forward. We’ve also been discussing how they can derive some comfort from

In a previous post, we started discussing how even though it can understandably prove to be very distressing from a financial perspective to be diagnosed with a serious illness or life-changing injury, those in this situation can derive some comfort from the knowledge that they may be eligible for benefits via the Social Security Administration’s

Thanks to the efforts of the medical community, the government, advocacy groups and even the corporate sector, more people than ever are now cognizant of the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Indeed, more people are now ceasing their use of cigarettes and other products detrimental to their health, exercising on a more regular basis,