Navigation Mefloquine – also issued under the name Lariam – is an anti-malarial drug issued to thousands of U.S. troops who served overseas. The drug was issued to troops who were deploying to countries such as Afghanistan, Djibouti, and other countries throughout Africa. Sometimes they were prescribed in the Middle East, in places like Iraq. The […]
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Yoga for injured veterans and first responders comes to Alabama
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is often an unwelcome companion to physical traumatic injury when soldiers, sailors or Marines are wounded or otherwise hurt. Although the Veterans’ Administration (VA) does its best to address both the physical and psychological needs of former service members, it may require some more effort to get over the hump. The […]
Wesley Harbuck Joins the Firm
I got into the practice of law late in life, relatively speaking. I graduated high school in the small town of Boaz, Alabama. I took some college courses, but at that time, could not find anything I was passionate about, even though practicing law had crossed my mind. I was young and could not fathom […]
Disability benefits may be available from Social Security
Many injuries are a simple matter of time and care before people are feeling better. People may need to take some time off work, but they can look forward to returning in the same position once they have recovered. But major injuries, such as trauma to the brain or the spinal cord, may result in […]
“My Social Security” Account
Most people do not know that they can access many of Social Security’s services online through a “my Social Security” account. After creating a “my Social Security” account, users can apply for retirement, disability, and Medicare benefits online, as well as check the status of an application or appeal, request a replacement Social Security card, […]