September 28th, 2009
The San Antonio Express News reports the city will be receiving millions in stimulus funds. The San Antonio Housing Authority (SAHA) received $5.3 million dollars on Monday.
These funds will be used to provide infrastructure improvement to fourteen different facilities. All of the facilities provide public housing to both elderly and disabled citizens.
Not everyone feels the results of stimulus efforts. Are you drowning in debt and trying desperately to hold on to your own home? Is every month a juggling of credit cards and still no relief in sight? Call the professionals at the law firm of Jeff Davis.
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September 19th, 2009
According to the San Antonio Express News Texas unemployment hit a twenty two year high of 8 percent last month. Texas is still below the national unemployment rate.
San Antonio is faring better than other major Texas cities, with unemployment at 5.1%, However, in August, the city lost 200 jobs.
According to the Texas Workforce Commission, Houston shed 4,000 jobs in August.
Has your financial health been adversely affected by job loss? Are you unable to meet your financial obligations? If bankruptcy seems like the only alternative, call the professionals at the Jeff Davis law firm.
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September 13th, 2009
Adjusting to a major disability is a long, challenging road. Part of the process may be dealing with a denial of your application for Social Security benefits. When confronted with a maze of bureaucratic hoops, it can be tempting to give up.
Do not quit now! Make sure to appeal if you have been denied social security disability benefits. There is no need to have your stress compounded by going it alone.
Call the social security disability law professionals. Contact Jeff Davis for help with your appeals process.
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September 10th, 2009
When disability strikes, in can be hard to know where to turn. Navigating the maze of bureaucracy necessary to get benefits can be overwhelming.
The Social Security Administration offers disability benefits through both Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). SSDI is based on work history. SSI is contingent upon financial need.
When faced with disability, it is very important to understand your financial planning options. Contact the social security experts at the law firm of Jeff Davis.
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September 8th, 2009
The San Antonio Express News reports six local parts of highways and one road have qualified as congested enough to make a list kept by the Texas Department of Transportation. The list is kept in order to track the one hundred most congested roadways in Texas. Many San Antonians are baffled as to why US-281 was not among them,
TxDOT is required by law to maintain this list. Why US-281. between 1604 and the Comal County line, was not included in unknown.
Whether acknowledged by the state or not, crowded roads can lead to increased accidents. If you have been the victim of an auto accident, make sure you are treated fairly. Contact Jeff Davis today.
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September 7th, 2009
A San Antonio woman, driving a white BMW, was injured in a car accident Monday . She was driving down Wurzbach, crossed over a median and ran head on into a sedan.
Her name and age have not been released. She is hospitalized at Brooke Army Medical Center.
The San Antonio Express News reports the dog riding with the woman was unharmed.
Car accidents can have tragic consequences. If you have been injured in an accident, call Jeff Davis today.
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September 7th, 2009
According to the San Antonio Express News, employee turnover at the Austin based office of public benefits which processes food stamp applications.
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has experienced a dramatic increase in food stamp applications this year. A lawsuit has been filed against the Commission for a lack of timeliness in benefit turnaround time. Some applications have taken more than a month to get through the system.
Employee morale at the agency is at an all-time low.
No one wants to be dependent on the government for food. But, in these economic times, no one is immune from financial uncertainty. If you are drowning in bills and unable to meet your obligations, call the professionals at the law office of Jeff Davis.
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September 3rd, 2009
According to the Department of Transportation, drunk driving, fatalities have declined in recent years. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) states that much of the progress is due to eight states mandating ignition interlocks for convicted drunk drivers. An ignition interlock requires a driver to breathe into a breathalyzer and have a legal blood alcohol level for the car to start.
Enhanced law enforcement has also helped, according to the organization.
New Mexico has experienced a 35% decrease in drunk driving fatalities since implementing ignition interlocks in 2005.
While prevention is the key, some drivers are still making the regrettable choice to drive under the influence. If you have been hurt by a drunk driver, contact Jeff Davis today.
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September 2nd, 2009
According to CBS4Denver, wrongful termination cases have increased since the economic downturn. Reporter Andrea Lopez writes that age discrimination suits, in particular, are on the rise.
Do you feel you have been the victim of age discrimination in the workplace? According to the legal expert interviewed by Lopez, several conditions must be met. Firstly, are you over forty? Secondly, are you performing to or exceeding the standards set forth by your employer? In addition, are you experiencing an adverse event by your employer? This could be a termination, demotion, pay cut or some other negative action. In the case of a termination, were you replaced by someone under forty?
If so, you may be the victim of age discrimination. If you feel your age has been a factor in your career success, make sure you know the facts. Call the employment law professionals at the law firm of Jeff Davis. Make sure your merits, not your age, are the driving force behind your career trajectory.
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September 1st, 2009
CNN reports frugal tips and tricks from Jeff Yeager’s “Ultimate Cheapskate’s Roadmap to True Riches”. Yeager highlights ways to save on both groceries and laundry.
We all know brown bagging our lunch is cheaper than going to a restaurant. But, what do you put in your lunch bag? Try substituting home cooked meats for expensive deli cuts. Roast a turkey and slice it yourself, saving valuable funds in the process. Also, check out the international food aisle. Yeager says many staples, such as rice and beans, are much less expensive there.
Many of us can cut back on our laundry expenses as well. Yeager advises hanging clothes on a clothesline instead of using a dryer. It saves utilities and clothes last longer. Using cold water is also less expensive and preserves clothing.
However, there are times when no amount of budgeting can solve your financial issues. Perhaps you have been hit by catastrophe and are trying to pick up the pieces. If bankruptcy seems like the way out, call the professionals. The law firm of Jeff Davis is on your side.
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