The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and Social Security Administration (SSA) commonly examine social media accounts to determine if recipients are fraudulently claiming Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. An article detailing their review process appears here. Those receiving SSDI benefits—or with claims under review—must be careful with information shared on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter;...
Every day, vehicle collisions caused by distracted driving kill at least nine Americans—and injure 100 more. That is why the National Safety Council (NSC) has declared next month, April, as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Distracted Driving Awareness Month provides an opportunity for us to recognize the dangers of—and eliminate preventable deaths caused by—distracted driving and we can start...
With spring weather coming, more Arkansas residents will be taking to the roads. That means drivers must share the road with bicycle and motorcycles—as well as passenger cars and tractor trailers. With this in mind, attorney Tony Pirani of Caddell Reynolds visited Good Day NWA to discuss how drivers can remain vigilant. A video clip of the appearance appears available below....
An accident involving several commercial trucks in Van Buren has claimed at least three lives, according to the office of the Crawford County Coroner. A news article on this emerging story is available here. There have been three confirmed fatalities. The victims’ identities have not yet been released by the authorities. According to the Arkansas Department...
With the holiday gift shopping season now upon us, attorney Tony Pirani of Caddell Reynolds visited the set of Good Day NWA to discuss dangerous toys that could potentially harm younger children and infants. A video clip of his appearance is available below. This Year’s Most Dangerous Toys Each year, non-profit consumer-safety organization World Against Toys Causing Harm, Inc. (WATCH) releases a list...
On Friday, Caddell Reynolds Attorneys Willliam Horton and Joel Hargis settled a national class action against a large national bank. “Due to a confidentiality agreement I can’t disclose the details other than to say our efforts resulted in the repayment of hundreds of thousands of dollars to thousands of mortgage holders whose mortgages were mishandled,” Attorney Bill...
The laws surrounding the application process for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits are a complex web of specific qualifications, harsh deadlines, and tough requirements. Only a small portion of the 60% of new Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims that receive an initial denial from the Social Security Administration (SSA) will ever be reversed on appeal or overturned. Reasons for an...
The law firm of Caddell Reynolds recently helped secure a $21.7 Million judgment from State Farm Insurance regarding payment and recovery practices not allowed under Arkansas state law. The insurance company agreed to settle claims with approximately 8,700 class members in an action related to insurance coverage for medical payments. Court documents indicate State Farm...
A man accused of murder 12 years ago has recently filed a lawsuit for false imprisonment—including complaints against a police chief, criminal investigators, and a crime lab in Northwest Arkansas. After serving 1,121 days in prison for a 2012 murder, Rico Cohn was released in 2015 for lack of evidence. Hoping to clear his name...
If you have a medical or mental condition that affects your daily life, you’re not alone. Nearly 1 in 5 adults are classified as disabled. But while disabling conditions are relatively common among the adult population, the process of applying for federal disability benefits prevents many from getting the help they need. A recent article in...
