Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | September 17, 2020 | Social Security Disability
“Can I get disability for deafness?” Many of our clients often ask about how to seek disability benefits for deafness and hearing loss. The Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes that a person with profound, permanent hearing loss may be so limited in what he or she can do that they are unable to work at […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | September 17, 2020 | Product Liability
In the wake of Johnson & Johnson’s first-ever recall of talcum powder for asbestos contamination, many are asking, “What kind of cancer does baby powder cause?” If you’re wondering what kind of cancer is caused by talcum powder, we’ll explore that question in this blog post. IMPORTANT: If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer after using […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | September 16, 2020 | Product Liability
With lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson heating up, many potentially affected by asbestos-contaminated baby powder are asking: “Does talc cause lung cancer?” The chance of a man developing lung cancer in his lifetime is about 1 in 15. For a woman, the risk is around 1 in 17. If you are a smoker, the risk […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | September 15, 2020 | Trucking Accident
Many of our clients have been involved in serious truck accidents, or sometimes accidents involving tractor-trailers, and the “black box” can often play a critical role in the truck accident investigation and proving liability. Our truck accident lawyers are often asked, “What is a black box, and how can it help my truck accident case?” […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | September 11, 2020 | Product Liability
Talcum powder products, including Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder, Shower-to-Shower Powder as well as other talc products may cause cancer. These cancers include ovarian cancer and mesothelioma, and many are asking, “Does talcum powder cause uterine cancer?” The American Cancer Society, The World Health Organization (WHO), among others, have recognized the link between the use […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | September 11, 2020 | Social Security Disability
Are you or a loved one seeking disability for blindness or vision loss? Social Security disability benefits for blindness or vision loss may be available. Disability for Blindness and Vision Loss: Brief Background The terms “blindness,” “legally blind” and “vision impaired” refer to a broad range of conditions ranging from relatively mild limitations to a […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | September 4, 2020 | Social Security Disability
Are you seeking disability for Crohn’s disease or colitis? In this blog post we’ll examine options available for those seeking disability for Crohn’s disease or colitis, and examine the criteria used by the Social Security Administration to qualify disability applicants. Disability for Crohn’s Disease and Colitis According to the CDC, around 3 million US residents […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | August 28, 2020 | Discapacidad de la Seguridad Social
¿Se pregunta si puede obtener la incapacidad del Seguro Social por enfermedad pulmonar? Con frecuencia nos contactan personas de Carolina del Norte que se preguntan si problemas respiratorios como la enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica (“EPOC”), el asma o la fibrosis quística pueden darles derecho a recibir prestaciones por incapacidad de la Seguridad Social. En este […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | August 28, 2020 | Social Security Disability
Wondering if you can get Social Security disability for lung disease? We are frequently contacted by North Carolinians wondering if breathing problems like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (“COPD”), asthma, or cystic fibrosis can qualify them to receive Social Security Disability benefits. In this post, we’ll discuss whether or not a person can get disability for […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | August 24, 2020 | Car Accidents
As North Carolina car accident lawyers, we often get the question, “Are parents liable for car accidents caused by their children?” It’s a very important question as the consequences of an auto accident can be severe, particularly when accidents result in injury. In this blog post, we’ll do our best to answer your questions about […]
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