Most of us think that tomorrow will be just like today. We will get up, go to work, get a paycheck, pay our bills, and maybe have some money left over for a vacation, possibly to someplace warm and sunny. But things happen that can change your tomorrow into a day when...
Month: February 2016
What Is Voluntary Abandonment? Can I Receive Permanent Total Disability if I Decide to Retire?
Sandy worked for many years as a caregiver to special needs children and adults. One day while taking care of one of the children, she injured her back. Sandy immediately filed for worker’s compensation. Her claim was allowed by the BWC and she had back surgery. Sandy...
I Am Eligible for Medicare Because I Was Found Disabled. Can I Decline Medicare if I Have Other Insurance Coverage?
As we discussed in prior blog posts, the resolution to a Social Security Disability claim can take years. Well, guess what? The road to Medicare eligibility can also prove to be a long one. Medicare entitlement is considered to be an added benefit to the monthly...
I Am a Truck Driver. Does the Trucking Company Need to Cover Me Under Workers’ Comp?
James enjoys being out on the road. As an owner/operator, he gets to determine his own routes for his deliveries. He gets to pick and choose the trips he wants to take. He also owns the truck he uses for his deliveries and controls all the details of its maintenance....