Archive for 2017
How to Prevent Yourself from Becoming a Victim of Social Security Theft or Fraud
Identify theft via Social Security numbers is a huge, and continuously growing, problem. Here, Jeff Scholnick provides steps to take to prevent yourself from becoming a victim of Social Security fraud. Social Security theft and fraud can destroy a person’s life, causing lost income, ruined credit, and serious stress and frustration. There are, however, many…
Read MoreIs the Other Driver at Fault?
Establishing fault in a car accident requires determining if one driver was negligent or blatantly in violation of the law. Here, the legal professionals at Scholnick Law explain just what negligence is, how to determine fault in a car accident. Legally speaking, negligence is defined as behavior that is thoughtless or careless, which causes harm…
Read MoreMitigating Student Loan Debt
The cost of a college degree has risen exponentially in the past decade. But, you do not have to be shackled to your lenders forever. Here, Attorney Jeff Scholnick outlines some strategies to reduce your student loan debt. The best way to mitigate hefty student debt is to avoid getting burdened with major loans in…
Read MoreJeffrey Scholnick Successfully Completes DWI Detection Course in Order to Better Represent You!
Attorney, Jeff Scholnick, recently successfully completed a three day intensive training course and received a Certificate of Training (see below) for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) on DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing. This course covers all types of field sobriety tests and…
Read MoreExamining the Risks of Car Accidents in Winter
As ice and snow begins to cover the roads this season, what additional risks do winter weather conditions pose to motorists? The general practice attorneys at Jeff Scholnick Law investigate. Dangerous road conditions are never easy to navigate. Winter weather challenges motorists by creating slick roads and increasing the frequency of obstacles. Although this weather…
Read MoreFactors that Threaten Your Social Security Disability Benefits
After injury or illness, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)[1] or Supplemental Security Income (SSI)[2] benefits can provide you with the financial support and peace of mind necessary to focus on your recovery. While all beneficiaries’ claims are automatically set to be reviewed for validity and relevancy every 3 to 7 years, there are a few…
Read MoreIn Maryland, There is no Debtor’s Prison
As an attorney, I hear from many clients who tell me that they receive phone calls demanding payment for bills that they have either already paid or for debts that they never incurred. The bill collectors focus particularly on the elderly and on immigrants not familiar with the American court system. Often these fraudulent callers…
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