Determining Fault for an Accident Due to a Sudden Medical Emergency
Determining fault is rather straightforward in most car accidents. A driver may have been speeding and caused a crash. However, when a driver suffers a medical emergency before the accident, such as a heart attack, seizure or stroke, liability in these situations may not be so simple. Our attorneys at Sigman Janssen discuss sudden medical […]
Posted on behalf of James Pitz in Auto Accidents
Read MoreCan I Test My Ability to Work While Receiving SSDI Benefits?
Some Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) recipients may be hesitant to return to work because they are not sure how it will affect their disability payments. The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers a trial work period, which is a period to test your ability to work and still be considered disabled. Below, the Green Bay […]
Posted on behalf of Ana Burkham in Social Security
Read MoreWhat Should I Expect at a Disability Hearing to Appeal My Case?
If you were denied disability benefits and unable to get a claims examiner to reconsider your application, the second step of the appeals process is a hearing before an administrative law judge (ALJ). The ALJ will independently consider any new and existing evidence submitted and the testimony you provide at the hearing to make a […]
Posted on behalf of Ana Burkham in Social Security
Read MoreDo Weather-Related Injuries Qualify for Worker’s Compensation Benefits?
For some workers, cold weather only affects them during their commute to the office and when traveling back home again. However, for those who work outdoors in the winter (construction workers, first responders, utility workers, delivery drivers, etc.), cold weather is an ever-present part of their day. The clothes they wear need to keep them […]
Posted on behalf of Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham in Workers Compensation
Read MoreCan I Pursue Compensation for PTSD After a Car Accident?
After a car accident, victims can suffer various physical injuries, from lacerations or broken bones to more serious, debilitating injuries impacting the brain or spinal cord. Aside from physical harm, the shock and devastation caused by serious car accidents can also lead to emotional trauma. Victims may experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which can negatively […]
Posted on behalf of James Pitz in Auto Accidents
Read MoreWork Credits and Qualifying for Social Security Disability Benefits
Aside from meeting the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) definition of a disability, you need to have worked long enough to have earned enough work credits to qualify for disability benefits. The number of work credits required varies by age. You must also have a certain amount of credits earned in the years before you became […]
Posted on behalf of Ana Burkham in Social Security
Read MoreLiability for Collisions With Vehicles Parked on the Shoulder
Emergencies can happen when behind the wheel that may make a driver need to pull over onto the shoulder. Emergency responders and maintenance personnel are also often seen along the side of the road rendering aid to a stopped or stranded vehicle. However, this is one of the most dangerous areas for anyone to be […]
Posted on behalf of James Pitz in Auto Accidents
Read MoreCan Your Income Affect Obtaining SSI Benefits?
The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program pays monthly benefits to anyone who is disabled, blind, or age 65 or older. However, to be eligible for SSI, you must have limited income and few assets. This means that any additional income earned can affect the amount of benefits you may receive. Understanding what counts and does […]
Posted on behalf of Ana Burkham in Social Security
Read MoreCan I Get Worker’s Comp Benefits If My Injury Was Self-Inflicted?
If you have been injured on the job, you may be able to get worker’s comp benefits to help cover reasonable medical expenses and disability/wage loss while in recovery. But what happens when a worker causes his or her own injuries? In certain cases, these injuries could still be covered under the Wisconsin worker’s compensation […]
Posted on behalf of Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham in Workers Compensation
Read MoreCan I Sue Someone for Running a Red Light and Hitting Me?
When drivers try to beat a red light instead of slowing down to a complete stop, they are putting the lives of other drivers, passengers, pedestrians or bicyclists in danger. Red-light accidents are entirely preventable and happen more often than you may realize. If you have been seriously injured in an accident caused by someone […]
Posted on behalf of James Pitz in Auto Accidents
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