What 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
Read MoreWhat Changes Are Coming to the Social Security Program in 2021?
Every year in the fall, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announces its annual changes to the Social Security program, providing updates on income limits, benefit amounts and more for recipients. It is important to stay fully informed with Social Security’s changes in 2021 so you know what is expected to be paid and what it […]
Posted on behalf of Ana Burkham in Social Security
Read MoreWho is to Blame for a Left-Turn Accident in Wisconsin?
Many accidents happen when drivers are making a left-hand turn. Most of the time, the driver turning left must yield to oncoming traffic before crossing an intersection and for this reason, the turning driver is often found at fault in a crash. There are certain cases, however, when the other driver may be to blame. […]
Posted on behalf of James Pitz in Auto Accidents
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