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We recently learned that a segment of our population is currently being under served by the Social Security disability program, and we want to do something about it. A report written by Doctors James Perrin and Ellen Perrin tells us that children with severe...
You may want to consult an attorney for this issue, as it may present a very difficult legal question. Remember, your employer is probably represented by someone who knows this area of the law better than you do. Adding to the confusion, the hearing officers may apply...
Whew! Your Social Security Disability claim has finally been approved, and you’re feeling a sense of relief that a monthly benefit will now be paid to you. The questions are over, right? Unfortunately, not. The Social Security Administration must now determine how...
I have a passion for championing the underdog. For this reason, helping injured workers is the focus of my law practice, one that I find very fulfilling. I guess I’ve always had a strong interest in philosophical debate, analytical research, and standing up for what I...
If you are a sole proprietor or partner/partnership or are incorporated, you do not need to seek benefits. But you will probably want to secure coverage on yourself. If you don’t, you won’t be able to reap any benefits through the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation...
The answer is “yes.” Here’s a quick lesson on why this is. Temporary Total benefits were designed to compensate for lost wages. If you have never worked over the summer and have no intention of doing so, then there are no wages to be compensated for. There are...
The Internet has become an invaluable resource in our everyday lives. We tap into it from our computers, tablets, smart phones and even some TVs. Remember thumbing through a huge phone book? Those days are long gone.Technology allows us to have information from around...
It’s interesting how life informs our career choices. I decided to become an attorney after working in a steel mill for several years and seeing how people were treated in the workplace. I strongly felt that these workers needed representation. No one was standing up...
If you are a Social Security beneficiary, you’ve probably grown accustomed to seeing a Cost-of-Living Adjustment—or, COLA—in your benefit at the beginning of each calendar year. Since the start of automatic annual COLA s in 1975, there have only been three years...
Feeling aggravated? I’ll tell you what’s really a pain: When someone tells you that you have a medical condition like arthritis that you didn’t know about until you are injured at work. Even more aggravating is when your employer denies allowing that condition on...