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Who in the Family can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Any time that a person is injured due to the negligence or carelessness of another person, that injured individual has the right to sue for financial compensation. This is a common practice in the legal world and applies to situations involving automobile accidents, medical malpractice, slip and fall accidents, and many more. The process… Read More »
How to Budget Your SSDI Income
People that collect money from the Social Security program are those that meet certain criteria. Typically, the two main requirements for benefits from Social Security Disability (SSDI) are some form of disability that inhibits them from working and a level of poverty. Due to the nature of the SSDI program, it is meant to… Read More »
Can Undocumented Workers Receive Worker’s Comp?
While it is fairly well known that workers’ compensation is a right that is extended to any employee that is hurt while on the job, there is often a question as to whether or not this right applies for undocumented workers. Undocumented workers are typically hired as without going through the normal process and… Read More »
What is a Light-Duty Assignment in a Worker’s Comp Case?
Any time that someone is injured while in the workplace, he or she is entitled to receive worker’s compensation from their employer to cover all medical expenses related to that injury. This is a right granted to all workers, regardless of situation or severity of the injury. During the recovery time, depending on the… Read More »
Can I Sue an Employer for Overworking or Overscheduling Me?
Many people work hard at their jobs, but what happens when that hard work becomes too much? There are some jobs where people work well over 40 hours and this can have detrimental effects on one’s health over time. While it may be unhealthy, is it illegal for an employer to overwork or overschedule… Read More »
Applying for your Child to Receive Disability Benefits
The Social Security program in America was created in order to help individuals and families with low income and those who are unable to work due to disabilities. Anyone can apply for benefits, though only those that meet the criteria set forth by the Social Security Administration (SSA) will be accepted and granted benefits…. Read More »
How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Disability Attorney?
There are many reasons why someone might hire an attorney and trying to acquire disability benefits from Social Security is one of them. When an individual is applying for SSI and is denied benefits, there is an appeal process that can be undergone to overturn the rejection. Having an attorney work with you on… Read More »
4 Reasons to Take Advantage of an ABLE Account
Living with a disability is difficult both on the person his or herself as well as the family. Many family members set aside money or specific accounts, such as trusts or bonds, for those who are unable to work to live off of should the need arise. One such type of financial account is… Read More »
What is a “Black Box” and How Does it Affect My Accident Lawsuit?
Automobile accidents between two cars are common, but it is accidents that involve commercial trucks that are sometimes the most devastating. Any time that a truck is involved in an accident, you can expect there to be the interest of the trucking company and its insurance company in the event that there is a… Read More »
How to Avoid Scaffolding Accidents on Construction Sites
The construction industry is known for being one of the most dangerous in terms of working environments. Naturally, this leads to more injuries than in other fields. Over the years, safety protocols have been put into place to help reduce these injuries in construction workers and they do indeed help if they are followed… Read More »
