Applying for Social Security Disability for a Traumatic Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury can have a significant impact on one’s life. People who suffer from a serious brain injury are often unable to take care of themselves and unable to work. You may be unable to communicate effectively, lose mobility and have difficulty lifting, carrying or grasping items. If you have been diagnosed with […]
Posted on behalf of Ana Burkham in Social Security
Read MoreLegal Liability for a Crash Caused by an Elderly Parent
As parents get older, adult children often have many concerns and difficult decisions to make. One concern is discussing when it may be time for an elderly parent to stop driving. Having a driver’s license is a way for the elderly to maintain their freedom. However, with age comes medical conditions that can make them […]
Posted on behalf of James Pitz in Auto Accidents
Read MoreWill My Disability Benefits Stop If My Medical Condition Heals on Its Own?
Disability benefits provide financial support to people who are unable to work because of a serious medical condition. You may be able to continue receiving these benefits if you meet the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) eligibility criteria. But what happens if your medical condition improves or heals on its own? In these instances, your continued […]
Posted on behalf of Ana Burkham in Social Security
Read MoreCan a Passenger File a Claim Against More Than One Driver in an Accident?
Passengers involved in car accidents may be eligible to pursue full compensation for their injuries under Wisconsin law. As a passenger, you may be able to file an injury claim against any driver who was negligent and caused the crash. Depending on the situation, you may be able to file a claim with the insurance […]
Posted on behalf of James Pitz in Auto Accidents
Read MoreCan You Apply for Disability Benefits for a Mental Illness?
If you have been diagnosed with a mental illness that prevents you from working, you may be eligible for disability benefits. However, disability claims for mental disorders can be harder to prove compared to claims for physical impairments. Many people who apply for benefits for a mental illness are often denied. To improve your chances […]
Posted on behalf of Ana Burkham in Social Security
Read MoreQualifying for a Workers’ Comp Claim Due to Mental Injuries
In Wisconsin, someone who suffers from a work-related mental injury may be able to obtain worker’s compensation benefits from his or her employer. Our attorneys at Sigman Janssen explain circumstances when these benefits may apply and why you may want to consider having an attorney represent you and guide you through the claims process. Worker’s […]
Posted on behalf of Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham in Workers Compensation
Read MoreWhat Are My Options If Employer Refuses to File a Worker’s Comp Claim?
If you have been injured on the job, you have the right to worker’s compensation benefits to help cover medical bills and lost wages. It is important to notify your employer of the injury as soon as possible. Your employer is then responsible for filing a report of your injury to his or her worker’s […]
Posted on behalf of Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham in Workers Compensation
Read MoreShould I Appeal an Unfavorable Disability Hearing Decision to the Appeals Council?
If you receive an unfavorable decision after your disability hearing with an administrative law judge (ALJ), you may be able to appeal your claim to the Appeals Council. You must generally appeal 60 days from the date you receive the ALJ’s decision. The SSA will assume that you received the decision in five days from […]
Posted on behalf of Ana Burkham in Social Security
Read MoreWhy Online Car Accident Settlement Calculators Are Often Inaccurate
There are many online calculators that provide estimates for monthly loan payments or the cost of refinancing a mortgage. There are even calculators that estimate the value of a personal injury claim. However, estimating damages after a car accident has its own set of challenges. Online settlement calculators are often inaccurate because they can only […]
Posted on behalf of James Pitz in Auto Accidents
Read MoreDo Disability Recipients Automatically Qualify for Medicare and Medicaid?
If the Social Security Administration (SSA) grants you disability benefits, you may at some point qualify for Medicare or Medicaid health care coverage. Individuals receiving disability benefits are either unable to work or are not working enough hours to be eligible for health insurance from their employer. Qualifying for Medicare or Medicaid will depend on […]
Posted on behalf of Ana Burkham in Social Security
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