Workers Comp for Landscape Workers & Grounds Maintenance Employees– According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, summer is the more workplace injuries occur during the summer than any other time of the year. And landscape workers and grounds maintenance employees are among the most likely to suffer a work injury in the summer. If you […]
Can I Get Social Security Disability for COPD? Yes, if you or a loved one is unable to work due to advanced COPD, you may be able to collect Social Security Disability benefits. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease – abbreviated as COPD – actually refers to a series of lung diseases that block airflow and affect […]
Changes to Social Security Disability Listing for Respiratory & Lung Diseases– The Social Security Administration has finally made long overdue updates to its “disability listings” for respiratory and pulmonary (lung) disorders – for the first time in more than 20 years. Our Long Beach Social Security lawyers are pleased to report that these updates are […]
Changes to Social Security’s Disability Listings for Neurological Disorders, Epilepsy & Multiple Sclerosis– The Social Security Administration has finally made long overdue updates to its “disability listings” for neurological disorders – for the first time in 30 years. Our Long Beach Social Security attorneys are pleased to report that these changes are actually quite significant. […]
How to File an Unfair Treatment Complaint Against a Social Security Administrative Judge– In a perfect world, all Social Security Disability decisions would be fast and fair – and SSDI claims would never be wrongfully denied. And – in an ideal scenario – Judges would always be fair, unbiased and never discriminate. But Judges are […]
Social Security Disability Lawyers Tips for the Best Results at an Administrative Hearing When an application for Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits is denied, the next step is filing a request for reconsideration. If that fails, the next level of appeal is a Hearing before an “Administrative Judge”. In California, it can take a year, […]
Trump’s Proposed 2018 Budget Cuts Will Decrease Social Security Disability– Many of our clients have asked our lawyers if the Trump administration’s proposed “budget cuts” will affect Social Security Disability Benefits. Unfortunately, the answer is “Yes.” Although one of Trump’s core campaign promises was not to cut Social Security – his proposed 2018 budget now includes billions […]
How the Workers Compensation “Carve Out” Works for Construction, Carpenters, Electricians & Plumbers Workers Compensation is a type of insurance purchased by an employer to pay the medical benefits and lost wages of workers who were injured or made sick on their job. In instances when the employee’s Workers Compensation claim is denied, an appeals […]
Long Beach Attorneys Explain: Collecting Social Security for Lung Cancer Our experienced Social Security attorneys are frequently asked what the fastest way is to collect Social Security Disability for Lung Cancer. Sadly, Lung cancer is an extremely debilitating type of cancer that makes it difficult or impossible to work – and those who suffer from […]
Attorneys Explain Workers Comp Terms: Direct Injuries vs. Compensable Consequences If you have applied for workers compensation and you have been denied, you may have heard or read the terms “direct injury” or “compensable consequences.” It is important to understand these terms and how they apply to your case, because a “direct injury” typically qualifies […]
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