Month: June 2010

  • Yaz and PMDD

    There was an interesting article in the Washington Post this morning.  A woman named Anne Miller describes the intense emotional upheaval that she goes through every month right before she begins her menstrual cycle.  At first glance, most people would assume that she was talking about run of the mill Pre-Menstrual Syndrome.  But in fact, she is talking about…

  • Damage Caps Unconstitutional

    State Courts: Caps are Unconstitutional As injury attorneys based in Washington, D.C, we have seen plenty of examples of the inherent unfairness of so-called “damage caps.” This is when a state puts a limit in place on the amount of money that an injury victim can recoup in a lawsuit. The tort reformers and insurance…

  • Mental Health and Social Security Disability

    Modern medicine has made great strides in the treatment of mental illness. Thanks to advancements made in pharmaceuticals, people with severe mental conditions are now able to function in society. While there has yet to be a cure for conditions like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, there are at least ways to keep the symptoms at…

  • How Long To Get SSI or SSDI If You Have A Lawyer?

    There are many reasons to get legal representation when you suffer from a disability and are looking to get disability from the Social Security Administration.  Many disabled people hope that if they retain an attorney, they will get Social Security Disability more quickly.  Can a lawyer help you get a hearing more quickly?  No.  What…