Understanding the Scope of the Crisis When most people think of dangerous roads, they picture a drunk driver. However, driving under the influence of drugs is a massive and growing issue in the United States. Recent surveys indicate that over eleven million Americans admit to operating a vehicle after using illicit drugs in a single […]

Pursuing a Social Security disability claim already involves enough paperwork, waiting, and frustration without adding an unexpected medical records bill to the mix. Fortunately for Texans, state law offers specific protection on this front. Texas Health and Safety Code Section 161.202 prohibits doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers from charging a fee when a […]

If you are pursuing a disability claim, whether through a private insurer, an employer-sponsored long-term disability plan, or a workers’ compensation case, there is a good chance you will be asked to attend an Independent Medical Examination, commonly called an IME. Despite the name, an IME is rarely independent in any meaningful sense. It is […]