NEWS & VIEWS

As an injured worker, you are entitled to receive payment of reasonable medical expenses as well as wage-loss benefits. In order to receive compensation, you must notify your employer within 120 days of the injury. However, if you wait too long after the injury occurred to, you run the risk of having the claim denied…. Read more

“Can you get pain and suffering with workers compensation?” This is a common question we hear from our clients, and it is a good question to ask because, ultimately, it determines what type of compensation you can receive. The short answer is no, there are only three types of benefits you can receive from the… Read more

Preparing for a hearing can be nerve-racking, particularly when you’ve been waiting nearly two years and aren’t quite sure what to expect. While we can’t control everything you might be nervous about, our hope is that this article will give you some insight into the process and make you feel more prepared going into your… Read more

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are two programs that provide cash benefits to disabled individuals.  While both programs require that claimants be disabled from work, the financial eligibility requirements under each program are very different.   SSDI is insurance for workers SSDI is not a “hand-out” or a welfare program. … Read more