Do you need a lawyer to file a workers' compensation claim? In reality, you shouldn't need to, but the truth is that you may want to consult with one to make sure you're not being taken advantage of. If a claim is denied or you don't file paperwork correctly, you...
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Month: February 2016
Social Security disability benefits and tax returns
It's almost the end of February, and many residents of Ohio may be beginning to think about filing their tax returns. For most people, this means gathering one's W-2, and deciding whether to take the standard deduction or itemize deductions. But, what about people who...
You can make a claim for workers’ compensation death benefits
Work-related wrongful deaths are a major concern in the workplace, because safety precautions are meant to keep workers safe. If someone is hurt or killed, then the family is left to pick up those pieces. For instance, if a breadwinner passes away because of being...
How does SSA decide if there is an inability to work?
Filing for Social Security Disability Insurance opens Ohio residents up to a lot of judgment by government officials. To determine if a person qualifies for benefits, the Social Security Administration must decide if the applicant meet all kinds of qualifications,...
Can a skin condition qualify one for SSDI in Ohio?
We have discussed quite a few physical disabilities on this blog that might result in an applicant in Ohio being found disabled for the purposes of receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Most of the...
Alzhemer’s disease, dementia linked to head injuries
Here's an interesting topic that many who suffer a traumatic brain injury may not consider. According to a two-part study published in Neurology, those with Alzheimer's disease have protein deposits, named clumps, in their brains. What's more interesting is that those...
What are the components of a consultative evaluation for SSDI?
About a month ago we discussed some of the information that a treating physician in Ohio might give to the Social Security Administration (SSA) after completing a Consultative Evaluation (CE.) This evaluation is sometimes requested by the SSA when the application for...
Workers’ compensation vs. a wrongful death lawsuit
It can be confusing which way you need to file a claim after you lose someone you love in a workplace accident. Most of the time, your attorney will be able to help you file a wrongful death claim through the courts. The family of that person is generally entitled to...