When you are too sick to work at your job, the Social Security Administration (SSA) might be able to help you. If you can qualify using work credits and have a covered medical condition, you might be entitled to a sum of money each month. The amount of money you get depends on how much you were earning prior to becoming disabled. To find out more about what you might be entitled to earn each month using Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), read on.
14 December 2018
Slip and falls are pretty common accidents on commercial properties today. If you're involved in one and the company is accountable for it occurring, it's important to take these legal actions right away. Receive Medical Treatment If you're pretty banged up after suffering this type of fall on a commercial property, it's important to first receive medical treatment. Then whatever physical injuries you sustained after the fall will be looked at and treated.
5 November 2018
For workers that need it, workers' compensation insurance very often does what it's supposed to do. Your employer is required to provide you with this form of insurance that covers certain work-related injuries as well as some occupational diseases. Unfortunately, some claims get denied and some workers just give up and return to work. This can be a mistake and make it even harder to get the benefits you need. Read on to learn more about some common reasons for claim denials so that you can avoid them and get your claim back in force.
15 September 2018
When researching your upcoming divorce, you might have come across some conflicting information. You may have heard from some sources that hiring a divorce lawyer is very expensive. Others might have told you that hiring a divorce lawyer doesn't cost much at all. Either answer can be correct, and many people find that their costs fall somewhere in between. Various factors can contribute to the cost of hiring a divorce lawyer, including those listed below.
25 August 2018
Proving a breach of contract is the easiest way to get out of a rental contract. However, there are other routes you can take to get out of a rental lease even without proving a breach of contract from the landlord's side. Here are three of those routes. Trigger the Early Termination Clause If you haven't already scoured the contents of your lease agreement, go back to it and read it again.
17 July 2018
Workers' compensation doesn't just reimburse you for lost wages and pay your medical bills; it should also help you get back to work. Here are some of the vocational rehabilitation services that workers' compensation can help you with. Retraining Costs In some cases, you may need retraining before getting back to their former jobs or looking for suitable jobs. This may be the case if your injuries have made it impossible for you to do your work as you used to do before and an adaption is needed or if you have to migrate to a new position.
19 June 2018
When it comes time to settle a workers comp case, you may be offered a lump sum settlement or a structured settlement. With a lump sum settlement, you get all of your money upfront and in one check. With a structured settlement, you get a certain amount of money each month, quarter or year, depending on the terms of the agreement, until the agreed-upon settlement amount is paid out. There are pros and cons to both options.
14 May 2018
If you've been so badly hurt at work that you can no longer work at your job, you may be offered several options. In most cases, your employer's workers' comp will attempt to "make you whole" by providing medical care, money, vocational rehabilitation and more. In some cases, you may be offered a job. Read on to learn how to deal with workers' comp suitable job offers. What to know about the suitable job offer
16 April 2018
If you are like many people, you probably already know about Social Security disability insurance. As you probably already know, if you become disabled, you can apply for disability payments through Social Security to help you cover your living expenses. What you might not realize, however, is that there is separate coverage that you can purchase for yourself: private disability insurance. These are a few benefits of purchasing this type of coverage.
17 March 2018
If you have a business-savvy mindset and are looking for a way to increase your earnings, you may want to pursue a career as a corporate lawyer. After three years of law school, you can put your existing business knowledge and new legal knowledge to work, defending corporations against various legal accusations. But why should you choose corporate law over so many other options available? Here are six reasons. 1. There are diverse career opportunities.
14 February 2018