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How Trump May Affect Social Security Benefits

Ask the Los Angeles Social Security Attorneys: What Effect Will Trump’s Administration Have on Social Security? With the new administration taking over the reins this month, many people are wondering what effect the Trump administration will have on Social Security Benefits. As experienced Los Angeles Social Security attorneys who have represented thousands of injured workers, […]

Attorneys Explain 2017 Social Security Changes

Ask the Los Angeles Social Security Attorney: What are the 2017 Changes to Social Security Retirement Age? Every employee hopes to enjoy a financially secure retirement. But with the New Year, comes changes for Social Security retirement benefits. When you start collecting Social Security benefits dramatically impacts how much your monthly benefit will be. So, […]

Treatment of San Bernadino Shooting Victims Highlight Workers Comp Problems

Workers’ Comp Denied for San Bernadino Victims We’ve just passed the one-year anniversary of the horrific shooting that killed 14 San Bernadino government employees – and wounded 22 more. As we all tragically recall, an armed San Bernardino County employee and his wife mounted the attack on his co-workers at a County employee holiday event […]

Electrician, Plumber, Painter & Construction Workers’ Compensation Carve Outs

What is a Workers Compensation “Carve Out” Trust for Construction, Carpenters, Electricians & Plumbers? Workers Compensation is Insurance purchased by an employer that pays the medical benefits and lost wages of employees who were injured or made sick on the job. When an employee’s Workers Compensation claim is denied, the appeals process is handled through […]

Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities “NAFI” Workers Compensation

Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities Act or “NAFI” Workers Compensation — Workers Compensation is Insurance purchased by an employer that pays the medical benefits and lost wages of employees who were injured or made sick on the job. The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act provides specific workers comp benefits to employees who are maritime workers, including […]

Workers Compensation MediCare Set Aside – Part 2

How Much Money in a Workers Compensation Settlement is the “Medicare Set Aside”? A Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside Arrangement (WCMSA) is a financial agreement that is required by law in all worker comp cases where there will be ongoing medical treatment. This arrangement “sets aside” a portion of an employee’s workers’ compensation settlement money into […]

Workers Compensation Medicare Set Aside – Part 1

What is a Workers Compensation Medicare Set Aside? A Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside Arrangement (WCMSA) is a financial agreement that “sets aside” a portion of an employee’s workers’ compensation settlement to pay for future medical services related to the workers’ compensation injury or illness. In other words, the employee’s WCMSA funds that have been “set […]

Social Security Attorneys for Veterans

Social Security Disability for Soldiers & Veterans – At Cantrell Green we admire and respect the service given to our country by America’s soldiers. No amount of appreciation can compensate for these brave men and women’s injuries, disabilities and health issues arising from military service. We understand that the physical, psychological and financial effects of […]