How Does Being Overweight (Obesity) Affect Workers Compensation Claims? Our caring Long Beach workers compensation attorneys understand that no one “chooses” to be overweight. We recognize that weight issues are even more frustrating when you have an injury or disability. Previously, for many decades, the medical community – and workers compensation laws – did NOT […]
Getting Workers Comp for Ankle Injuries – Statistics indicate that nearly 15 percent of all workers’ comp claims are the result of slip and fall accidents in the workplace. And one of the most common injuries from slips, trips, and falls are broken ankle bones. Our Long Beach attorneys have helped many disabled clients collect […]
Social Security Disability Attorneys Explain What to Expect at an Administrative Judge Hearing– If your initial application for Social Security Disability benefits is denied, the next step is to file a request for reconsideration. If that fails, you may take your case to the next level of appeal – which is a Hearing before an “Administrative […]
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 […]
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