California Social Security Disability Attorneys Discuss Claims for Asbestos Exposure – If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma our lawyers understand that you need to collect your Social Security Disability as soon as possible. While you are almost certain to be apporoved for SSDI if you have mesothelioma, in most cases an attorny can help you get […]
Workers’ Comp for Exposure to Toxins Exposure to toxins in the workplace can have devastating health effects. Severe respiratory disorders, as well as certain types of cancer, have been linked to toxic workplace exposure. Fortunately, stricter regulations and greater employer awareness have cut down on toxic exposure in most workplaces in recent years. However, hundreds of employees […]
Can I Collect SSI and Social Security Disability (SSD) at the Same Time? Yes, under certain circumstances, you can collect SSI and SSDI at the same time. This is referred to as collecting “concurrent benefits”. This usually happens when a disability applicant is approved for Social Security Disability (SSD) but they qualify for only a […]
Attorneys Helping Veterans Get Social Security Benefits Men and women who have served in the military, who have become disabled are covered by the Veterans Administration’s medical and pension program, and also by the Social Security Disability system. However, many veterans, their families or their care providers are not aware of this “concurrent eligibility” dual coverage. In […]
Attorneys Explain California Workers’ Comp Terms: MMI – MMI stands for “Maximum Medical Improvement” and refers to a finding in a California Workers Compensation case that an injured worker will not continue to get better, regardless of continued treatment. An MMI Report is a report written by the injured employee’s primary doctor (also referred to […]
QME and AME in California Workers Compensation Cases – California Workers Comp QME (Qualified Medical Evaluator) – QME stands for “Qualified Medical Evaluator” and refers to a physician who evaluates you when there are questions about what Workers Compensation benefits an injured employee should receive. To qualify as a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) a physician must […]
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