Posted Date: April 15, 2014 | Categories: Columbus Workers Compensation Attorney
If you suffer an injury or illness on the job, you might qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. Also known as workmans’ comp, workers’ compensation is a state-mandated program that provides compensation to employees who suffer on-the-job illnesses and injuries. Each state has its own workers’ compensation programs and laws. What Injuries Are Covered by Workers’ […]
READ MOREPosted Date: April 1, 2014 | Categories: Social Security Disability
Want help filing a Social Security disability claim or fighting for the benefits you deserve at a hearing? If you want to hire a representative, you can choose between an Ohio disability lawyer and a non-attorney advocate. Disability attorneys and non-attorney advocates aren’t usually paid upfront – they only receive a payment if they win […]
READ MOREPosted Date: February 18, 2014 | Categories: Social Security Disability
If you’re suffering from a long-term disability that renders you unable to work, you may qualify for Social Security disability benefits. Unfortunately, there are many myths surrounding the Social Security disability application process and other aspects of the program that prevent people from obtaining the benefits to which they’re entitled. We’ve debunked some of those […]
READ MOREPosted Date: February 12, 2014 | Categories: Social Security Disability
Hiring an attorney to represent you when you apply for Social Security disability benefits isn’t a requirement. However, it is advantageous to have an attorney versed in Social Security disability laws by your side, as the process of applying for disability benefits can be more complicated and drawn out than meets the eye. Get Help […]
READ MOREPosted Date: December 11, 2013 | Categories: Debt Collection
I recently had a case in the Franklin County Municipal Court wherein I represented a payday lender who was seeking judgment against a borrower for a relatively small balance but at an annual interest rate of 25%. The Court in my case raised the issue of whether the lender had the legal right to be […]
READ MOREPosted Date: December 11, 2013 | Categories: Social Security Disability
Social Security disability benefits can be paid to people who have recently worked and paid Social Security taxes and are unable to work because of a serious medical condition that is expected to last at least a year or result in death. The fact that a person is a recent parolee or is unemployed does […]
READ MOREPosted Date: December 11, 2013 | Categories: Columbus Workers Compensation Attorney, Social Security Disability
Disability payments from private sources, such as private pension or insurance benefits, do not affect your Social Security disability (“SSD”) benefits. However, workers’ compensation and other public disability benefits may reduce your SSD benefits. Workers’ compensation benefits are paid to a worker because of a job-related injury or illness. Other public disability payments that may affect […]
READ MOREPosted Date: December 11, 2013 | Categories: Social Security Disability
The Ticket to Work program is voluntary. You get free training, job referrals and other services you need to work. You can give your “Ticket” to an approved provider of your choice. The provider can be either the state vocational rehabilitation agency or an employment network. You and the provider will work together to make […]
READ MOREPosted Date: December 11, 2013 | Categories: Social Security Disability
If your answers match the ones below, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is likely to award you benefits. Are you gainfully employed? NO Do you have a severe impairment? YES Will your impairment last 12 months or result in death? YES Does your disability meet one of SSA’s listed impairments? If YES, you qualify. If no Are you able […]
READ MOREPosted Date: December 11, 2013 | Categories: Debt Collection
It is natural that medical providers are most concerned with providing quality medical care for their patients. However, providers also have to be concerned with receiving payment for the services they render. Therefore, it is imperative that providers establish effective revenue recovery policies. This article is intended to assist medical providers with creating and maintaining […]
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