Personal Injury Law: A Closer Look at Damages
Filing a personal injury lawsuit after a slip and fall or car accident is stressful. Without an injury lawyer, it is difficult to assess injuries and damages. When a personal injury case is filed, the company or person found legally responsible pay damages to the injured. The plaintiff is usually paid by the defendant himself
How to Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits
If you wish to receive social security disability benefits, you should file a disability claim as soon as you become disabled. It takes around five months after claiming disability to start receiving cash payments, as this helps the Social Security Administration (SSA) ensure that the claimant’s disability is a lasting one. Furthermore, back payments are
Understanding Social Security Disability Benefits
If a severe physical or mental disability is preventing you from working, you may be qualified to claim disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) through either of their benefit programs. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), officially known as “Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Program” (OASDI), is a part of the Social Security
Disability Benefits Can Get Reduced By Garnishment and Tax Cuts
Have you fought hard and long to get your social security disability insurance claim approved only to find out that taxes and garnishment will be deducted from your SSDI benefits? If so, you are not alone. Knowing that the government has approved cuts on your paycheck can be disappointing, but being informed as to where
Beware of Social Security Disability Payment Scams
Social security disability benefits from the government have been a great source of relief for both disabled workers who have been unemployed for years, and low-income citizens with impairments, but have also been targeted by scammers around the globe. Learn how to avoid scams by protecting the supplemental income or insurance that you have been
Social Security Disability Claims: Four Things You Need to Know Regarding Eligibility for Benefits
If you are suffering from a long-term physical, mental, or medical condition which renders you unable to work, you may be an eligible recipient of cash benefits from the government’s disability benefits and income supplementation. Below are the top four frequently asked questions about social security disability claims. What are Disability Benefits? The Social Security
How to Appeal A Disability Claim Denied By Your Employer
If you are suffering from long-term illness or injury, you may receive social security disability insurance benefits (SSDI) or supplemental security income (SSI) if you match the eligibility criteria and filed an insurance claim. However, if your disability claim has been denied, it can be financially devastating, especially if your medical condition renders you unable
Understanding Non-Dischargeable Debt in Bankruptcy
When debtors file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the primary goal is to get their debts discharged. As soon as the bankruptcy court discharges debts in a bankruptcy case, the filer is no longer to be held liable for them. Most consumer debts like credit card debt and medical bills can be discharged.
Personal Injury in Kentucky
Personal Injury Law or Tort law is a branch of civil law that compensates victims in money for accidents or social wrongs. The injured person filing for a lawsuit is called the “plaintiff,” while the person who caused such injuries is the “defendant.” In cases where the accident resulted in wrongful death, the family of
