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What is the Family Maximum for Social Security Disability?
The Social Security program was designed to provide financial benefits to individuals that are unable to work because they are disabled, either by birth or by injury. Due to the nature of Social Security Disability benefits, which are meant for these individuals, there are qualifying factors that determine who is eligible to receive benefits… Read More »
Will Passive Income Affect My Disability Benefits?
The Social Security program in America was created in order to provide disabled individuals with the money they need to be financially stable and secure. Most individuals on SSI are unable to work and therefore need the funding from the program, while some can work only a little bit or only in certain jobs…. Read More »
How to Prepare for your Social Security Hearing
Many people collect benefits from the Social Security program to help them be more financially stable. There are qualifications for this program, however, and an application that must be filled out in order to begin collecting benefits. If the initial application for Social Security benefits is denied, there is still hope and the individual… Read More »
Is a Structured Settlement Right for My Child?
When a lawsuit is won or the defense concedes in order to avoid a drawn-out legal battle, the financial compensation can be granted in two ways: as a lump sum given all at once or as many smaller payments over a period of time. This latter option is known as a structured settlement and… Read More »
What are Structured Settlements?
Any time that a lawsuit is filed by one party against another, the goal is to gain financial compensation for some wrong. Usually this is a personal injury, medical malpractice, or workers’ compensation suit, but there are other, unusual circumstances as well. Regardless of the reason, if the case is won or if the… Read More »
Common Medical Mistakes that Lead to Birth Injuries
Although medical technology has advanced enough to prevent most complications with the birth of a child, problems still do arise sometimes. There are many things that the mother can do in advance to prevent birth defects and other horrible diseases, however there is a burden on the doctors and health care professionals as well… Read More »
An Unsupervised Dog Bit my Child: What Do I Do?
Dog bites account for a surprisingly high number of child emergency room visits every year. Some dogs, if left unsupervised, and children do not play well together and the children can sustain serious injuries if the bite is bad enough. The first thing you should always do is call 911 or rush the child… Read More »
What To Know About Workers Comp for Temporary Employees
Many companies hire temporary employees over permanent ones because of the types of projects that they do warrants times of peak work and less work. For the most part, temporary employees are treated as regular employees, save for the fact that they technically work for an agency and that agency has a deal with… Read More »
Summer is Coming: Preventing Heat-Related Illness on the Job
In Florida, the worst time to work outside is doubtlessly summer where the heat and long days can lead many employees to be at risk from heat-related illnesses. Heat stroke and exhaustion are very real problems that can happen if you aren’t careful when working outside. Additionally, even if you aren’t afflicted completely by… Read More »
Finding the Culprit of a Hit-and-Run
When an auto accident happens, people react in different ways. People who are not responsible can be angry, those that are can be apologetic or indignant. No matter the emotions, standard protocol dictates that both parties pull aside and go through the normal proceedings of sharing insurance information and calling the police, if need… Read More »
