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Can I Sue Someone for Exposure to Secondhand Smoke?
Secondhand smoke can cause disease and injury, particularly after prolonged exposure. The effects of secondhand smoke are widely publicized but sometimes difficult to prove. If you decide to sue someone for your exposure to secondhand smoke, you have a few options in your lawsuit. For example, you can sue the tobacco companies for damages… Read More »
Workers Compensation for Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos-related diseases caused by prolonged asbestos exposure can affect thousands of workers in the United States each year. Workers compensation for asbestos exposure is possible in many cases. There are also attorneys who specialize in compensation cases for asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma. If you work in a field where asbestos exposure is possible,… Read More »
How to Protect Yourself from Recalled Products
Product recalls are a common and unavoidable part of the consumer landscape. Problems with products, strange side effects, malfunctioning equipment, or newly-discovered issues with a product can cause manufacturers to issue a recall in the hopes of preventing further damage and getting dangerous products off the market. Thousands of products are recalled each year,… Read More »
What Are The Different Types of SSDI Benefits?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers two types of disability benefits. First, there’s Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and secondly, there’s Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Both programs are used to supplement the income of those who are unable to work due to disability, but the two programs assist different audiences. SSDI differs from SSI… Read More »
Can I Receive Partial Disability Benefits?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers disability benefits in the form of SSDI and SSI programs. These programs can be tricky to navigate, and two-thirds of applications for disability benefits tend to be rejected. With representation and careful attention paid to the application or appeals process, however, you may be able to get your… Read More »
Which Court Will Take My Personal Injury Case?
If you are a plaintiff who is filing a personal injury claim, you must decide with the aid of your representation if you are willing to settle the case or take it to trial. The decision to settle a case ultimately lies with the plaintiff, so they should carefully consider their options prior to… Read More »
Why You Need Representation for a Workers Compensation Case
There is a natural inclination to say, “Wait, I got this,” when dealing with a workers compensation claim. When you’re injured at the workplace, it can be confusing to know whether you should reach out to an attorney for representation. However, regardless of the circumstances of your claim, you are entitled to obtain an… Read More »
Benefits of Having a Representative for Your SSDI Case
Having a representative for your SSDI case can be incredibly helpful as you navigate the legal system and the Social Security Administration’s way of operating. Representatives can be appointed by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Prior to working with a representative, be sure to carefully vet them to make sure they have a proven… Read More »
Avoid Making These Mistakes in Your SSDI Application
Many Americans apply for SSDI benefits and their applications end up being denied because of small mistakes on the application, or a lack of detail in the forms completed. It’s helpful to have representation in your application process to help you be consistent throughout your application materials. One mistake is applying for disability benefits… Read More »
Workers Compensation for Subcontractors
Workers compensation programs are managed by the individual states themselves, so each state can have different workers compensation coverage and benefits. In the case of independent contractors and subcontractors, they typically are not covered under standard workers compensation for salaried employees, as contracted workers are paid by project or job. That said, an uninsured subcontractor… Read More »
