Archive for July 2021
Important Factors When Filing a Workers Comp Claim
Workplace accidents are unfortunate and have only increased in recent years. Over the last five years, the workers’ compensation insurance industry grew in the United States by 0.8%. When it comes time to start the workers’ compensation claim filing process, many discover just how intimidating the process is. At Goidosik Morse Disability Law Group, our…
Read More5 Questions to Ask When Choosing Social Security Disability Lawyers
Disability applicants applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims often realize how complex the legal framework is. Many factors may affect the success of your application, chief among them being your medical evidence. Social Security disability lawyers can help you develop the evidence required for approval. Sadly, statistics from the…
Read MoreIs Social Security Disability Income Taxable?
Social Security disability benefits are taxable. However, a lot of the recipients of Social Security don’t end up paying taxes on their disability benefits because they don’t earn enough to tax. Research shows that more than 30% of Social Security disability recipients do pay taxes. Recipients are most often taxes when they’re combining their income…
Read More5 Circumstances to Consider Hiring a Workers Comp Attorney
The Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses by the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that private industry employers reported 2.8 million non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2019. There were 888,220 non-fatal injuries and illnesses that caused a private industry worker to miss at least one day of work. The workers compensation plans are designed…
Read MoreUnderstanding Workers’ Rights When Filing for Compensation
You have every reason to worry about the injury that you sustained while at work. You may be out of work, in excruciating pain, and with the medical bills rising daily. Understanding your workers rights can enable you to fight for fair compensation for injuries sustained. Employers in every state are required to provide safe…
Read MoreSix Reasons to Hire an SSD Lawyer
If you’re unable to work due to an injury or a chronic illness, you may need to file a Social Security Disability (SSD) claim. Unfortunately, filing an SSD claim isn’t a walk in the park. It can be relatively challenging, and if you have your SSD claim denied, it can be even more stressful. Hiring…
Read MoreSaving Money Tips to Prepare for Retirement
Early preparation for retirement goes a long way in ensuring that you lead a comfortable and stress-free life. Therefore, it is important for you to develop a saving culture from the onset of your career. This will better prepare you for retirement because you will have to take the necessary steps that will allow for…
Read MoreFinding a Good Workers Comp Attorney
Many Michigan employees are in line to receive workers’ compensation benefits. However, some workers are excluded from these benefits. These include federal government employees, some agricultural workers, independent contractors, volunteers, and those employed by companies with less than three employees. If you are not part of these groups and need to sort out issues with…
Read MoreWho to Contact For a Disability Lawsuit Claim
The legal field can be a challenge for anyone involved. Lawyers provide a valuable service to people, but they are often needed during some down times. Many people need a lawyer when they have been wronged by someone else. Fortunately, attorneys are there to navigate these treacherous waters. Sometimes, a person’s employer is the one…
Read MoreAvoiding Discrimination in The Workplace
Discrimination is rampant in most office settings. Discrimination is linked to many suicide cases because of low self-esteem and loss of self-worth. Discrimination at the workplace prevents you from delivering the bare minimum required. However, there are laws in place that govern organizations and small businesses against rampant discrimination cases. A social security disability lawyer…
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