• So, You Want to be a Lawyer?
    Jan 24 2023

    Dallas lawyer Mark Underwood tells you how he ended up being a lawyer and what it takes, starting with high school, college, law school, the bar exam and getting sworn into the bar.  For more information about Mark Underwood, his law firm, and his well-known cases please visit his website at https://underwoodlawoffice.com.

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    25 mins
  • If You Get Hurt By Your Christmas Present, What Can You Do?
    Dec 16 2022

    Can You Make A Product Liability Claim For A Christmas Gift?

    What is a Product Liability Claim?

    What are the different types of product defects recognized under Texas state law?

    What is a design defect?

    What is a failure to warn?

    What is a manufacturing defect?

    Can You Sue the Person Who Gave You the Gift?

    Can You Sue the Store Where the Gift Was Bought?

    Can You Sue the Manufacturer?

    What can you recover in a product liability case?

    Mark Underwood is a McKinney, TX, personal injury attorney.

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    24 mins
  • Underwood Law Office Answers More of Your Social Security Disability Questions!
    Dec 10 2022

    Underwood Law Office Answers More of Your Social Security Disability Questions!

    1. What do I need an attorney to get Social Security disability benefits?

    2. What do you look for in an ideal candidate when meeting with someone for disability
    benefits?

    3. How do I know if I qualify for disability benefits?

    4. If I can’t work, but my spouse is still working, will that keep me from being able to apply
    for disability benefits?

    5. What are my chances of getting approved for disability?

    6. My doctor put me off work for at least 6 months, can I get temporary disability benefitsthrough Social Security even though I plan on returning to my job?

    7. How long does it take to get disability benefits?

    8. What if I have been diagnosed with cancer? Do I still have to wait over a year to get a
    disability benefit?

    9. I’ve applied for disability benefits; I received a letter that Social Security is sending me to
    one of their doctors for an exam. Do I even have to go? What should I say to that
    doctor?

    10. Why isn’t a letter from my doctor stating I cannot return to work because of my disability
    not good enough to get a disability benefit?

    11. How do I get my doctor to disable me in the medical records?

    12. I’ve been denied twice, and it was appealed to an Administrative Law Judge. What does
    an Administrative Law Judge do that’s different from all the other Social Security staff
    that reviewed my case and denied it?

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    29 mins
  • Do I Have a Slip and Fall Case?
    Nov 14 2022

    Dallas attorney Mark Underwood of Underwood Law Office discusses the requirements for successfully bringing a slip and fall, or trip and fall, case in Texas.  For more information, visit his website.

     

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    25 mins
  • Why Should I Hire a Lawyer to Help Me Get Social Security Disability?
    Oct 31 2022

    Natalie Hall of Underwood Law Office answers your questions about "Why You Should Hire a Lawyer to Help You Get Social Security Disability?"  For more information check out the Social Security Disability page for Underwood Law Office.

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    24 mins
  • Your Texas medical malpractice questions answered!
    Aug 9 2022

    Dallas attorney Mark Underwood of Underwood Law Office answers your questions about medical malpractice lawsuits in the State of Texas, including a few that you didn't even know to ask.  For more information, visit his website.

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    24 mins
  • Social Security Disability FAQs Answered
    May 30 2022

     

    UNDERWOOD LAW OFFICE ANSWERS YOUR FREQUENTLY ASKED SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY QUESTIONS:

    1. How do I know if I qualify for disability benefits through Social Security?
    2. I went online and created an account even though I haven’t worked in the last 5-6 years, it said I’m eligible for $900 per month disability benefits, but it said I had date last insured of December 30, 2018, I didn’t get sick until 2020, what does that mean?
    3. What are my chances of getting approved for disability benefits?
    4. What if I have a spouse that has a substantial income and we have several assets, including money in savings, can I still apply?
    5. My doctor said I was disabled and can’t work anymore. Can’t I just have my doctor write a letter stating that and send it to Social Security? I paid into Social Security, it’s my money. Why should I have to hire an attorney to get it?
    6. How much are attorney’s fees? I can’t afford to pay my rent, I can’t afford to pay for an attorney out of pocket.
    7. What if I go through this entire process and still get denied my disability benefit by an Administrative Law Judge?
    8. I applied for disability, I broke both legs working construction and I still haven’t gotten approved, yet my neighbor gets disability SSI and nothing is wrong with her. How is that fair?
    9. I had a bad car accident and my doctor put me off work for 6 months. Can I get temporary disability benefits from Social Security?
    10. If I get awarded Social Security disability benefits, will also get a monthly benefit for my spouse and my kids?
    11. Can I get Medicare if I am approved for disability?

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    23 mins
  • Know Your Life, Health, and Disability Benefit Rights
    Apr 18 2022

    Dallas attorney Mark Underwood of Underwood Law Office discusses the law that covers your rights to life insurance benefits, health insurance benefits, and disability benefits provided by virtue of your employment. For more information, visit his website

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    26 mins