Bluestein Attorneys | Blog

We've written a bit before on Social Security Disability and it is one of our main areas of practice.

We dedicate ourselves to representing our clients to the best of our ability when it comes to making sure their individual rights are represented while filing their SSD claims and during their SSA hearing.

We're proud to announce that our own Stacy Thompson has recently published a book on Social Security Disability cases!

New Year's Eve is the one the biggest days of the year for parties. Whether you're heading out on the town or to a friend's house, hosting your own gathering, or you're the type to curl up with a mug of tea and watch the ball drop at midnight, it's important to stay safe and know your rights.

What are your rights if the police come to your home? We have a short list of information you need to know.

We've mentioned before that wrecks involving tractor trailers are on the rise. Since a tractor trailer accident or collision will almost certainly cause greater damage than automobile-only accidents, it's important to remain informed on what to do in case you're involved in one of these collisions, as well as to know what the most likely causes are so you can take steps to keep yourself safe on the roadways.

While tracking and researching the worrying rise in tractor trailer truck wrecks, we noticed some patterns in what caused the collision. We've put together a list of the top causes of tractor trailer collisions, to help you stay informed and cautious while sharing the road.

BNTD's Gene Powell and his wife Mary Lou Powell have recently started a scholarship program to help students attending Mary Lou's alma mater, the University of South Florida, on the GI Bill. The Veteran Success Last Mile Scholarship will help recipients who still need assistance in paying tuition beyond what is covered by the GI Bill.

Gene and Mary Lou both have the military life in their blood — alongside Gene's own time in the service, his three uncles all served during World War II. Mary Lou's father was a Navy man who served at Pearl Harbor.

While presenting the inaugural Veteran Success Last Mile Scholarship award during the USF Alumni Luncheon, Gene made the following remarks, which we print in full below: