Can Independent Contractors (1099 Employees) Get Workers Comp? Most employers will try to tell you that it’s common knowledge that Independent Contractors (1099 Employees) cannot collect Workers Comp – but that is not entirely true. The surprising answer is that under some circumstances an Independent Contractor (1099 Employee) CAN collect Workers Comp. So you see, it’s not […]
Collecting Workers Comp for a Closed Head Injury – If you have suffered a closed head injury, you understand that it can cause significant damage to your mental functioning. Long after your exterior wounds have healed, your closed head injury can continue to cause cognitive impairment. Our Workers Comp attorneys have helped hundreds of individuals with closed head injuries get […]
Collecting Workers Compensation for Cancer Caused by the Workplace – An injury or illness does not have to be caused by an “accident” to be covered by workers compensation. An employee can also be compensated for illnesses or diseases that are the gradual result of work conditions, including heart conditions, lung disease, cancer and other conditions resulting […]
Applying for Social Security Disability for a Mental Illness or Psychological Condition (Part 2) – This is the second part of a two part article, in which our experienced Long Beach Social Security attorneys discuss applying for Social Security Disability for a mental illness and other psychological conditions. CLICK HERE for Part 1 of “Applying for Social Security […]
Applying for Social Security Disability for a Mental Illness or Psychological Condition (Part 1) – In this two part article, our experienced Long Beach attorneys discuss applying for Social Security Disability for mental illness and other psychological conditions. To collect Social Security Disability for Mental Illness or a Psychological Condition three elements must be met: 1. You must have a […]
Social Security Disability Attorneys vs.Advocates – Many people do not realize that many of the Social Security Disability “attorneys” that they see advertising on TV commercials are actually “advocates,” and are NOT actually attorneys. When choosing a “law firm” to assist you in applying for (or appealing) Social Security Disability benefits it is important to be both careful and […]
What Happens to Social Security Disability During the Government Shutdown? With the federal government shutdown going into effect for a few days this month – and another one looming in February – many Social Security Disability recipients are concerned about their benefits. In this article our experienced Long Beach Social Security lawyers explain what a […]
Can I Get Social Security Disability Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a painful and debilitating condition, yet many Fibromyalgia suffers who apply for Social Security Disability benefits get denied. In this article our Long Beach Social Security attorneys discuss under what conditions you can collect Social Security Disability for your Fibromyalgia. No Social Security Blue Book Listing […]
Long Beach Lawyers Tips: Applying for Social Security Disability for Fibromyalgia – Because many of the symptoms of fibromyalgia are “subjective” and cannot be measured or tested, Social Security disability claims based on fibromyalgia can be some of the most difficult cases to win. As a result, being approved for Social Security Disability for fibromyalgia […]
Can I Get Workers Comp for Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a painful and debilitating condition, yet collecting Workers Compensation for fibromyalgia is extremely difficult – if not almost impossible. In this article our Long Beach Workers Comp lawyers discuss under what conditions you can collect Workers Compensation for your Fibromyalgia. Why Getting Workers Comp for Fibromyalgia […]
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