How to Handle Back and Neck Injuries at Work
If you injure your neck or back on the job, you may not be aware of the extent of your injury right away. Unlike a broken arm or a cut, back and neck injuries don’t always make themselves apparent immediately and the symptoms aren’t necessarily obvious. For example, a lower back injury can result in […]
Read ArticleDo You Know If You’re Eligible to Receive Workers’ Compensation?
How do you know if you’re eligible to receive workers’ compensation after sustaining an injury at work? If you fall sick as a direct result of your job, what benefits are you entitled to – if any? While you may qualify for compensation for medical bills and loss of income, it can be tricky to […]
Read ArticleCommon Reasons Your Social Security Disability Claim May Be Denied
If your SSDI or SSI claim was recently denied, rest assured you are not alone. In fact, only about 30 percent of initial disability claims are approved. Below, we outline some of the most common reasons for claim denial that we’ve seen over and over again. Keep these in mind as you begin to evaluate […]
Read ArticleSequential Evaluation: 5 Steps of Social Security Disability Qualification
The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses a five-step sequential evaluation process to determine whether you are disabled and entitled to disability benefits. Each step is evaluated sequentially based on submitted evidence. If a step helps to reach a conclusion on whether you are disabled or not disabled, the SSA will not move on to the […]
Read ArticleHow to Prepare for a Deposition
A deposition is the examination of a witness, typically done in an attorney’s office with a court reporter present to record the testimony. It is a chance for the attorneys to learn what the witness knows about a case and preserve this information. The sworn testimony can then be used as part of preparation for […]
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