Will a Personal Injury Settlement Affect My Social Security Disability Benefits?
The short answer is it depends. If you are receiving Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), these benefits generally will not be impacted by a personal injury settlement award, but there may be other things to consider. If you are receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), your settlement may cause your benefits to decrease or stop altogether. […]
Posted on behalf of Ana Burkham in Social Security
Read MoreInsurance Claims for Accidents Involving Wildlife
Hitting a deer or another animal while driving can result in serious injuries and significant damage to your car, which can be quite costly to repair and recover from. However, based on your auto insurance coverage, you may be able to file a claim to help cover these damages. Below, our Green Bay car accident […]
Posted on behalf of James Pitz in Auto Accidents
Read MoreEstablishing Liability for an Accident When Merging or Changing Lanes
Merging onto a highway or changing lanes on a busy road can be quite dangerous. Drivers may speed up or not use their turn signals when approaching multi-lane roads or when switching lanes. Unfortunately, these actions could potentially result in an accident, causing serious injuries and significant property damage. Read on to learn more about […]
Posted on behalf of James Pitz in Auto Accidents
Read MoreJob-Related Electrocution Accidents and Worker’s Compensation
Many workers are exposed to electrical hazards at their jobs. Whether they are working with damaged extension cords, faulty power lines or operating electrical equipment, the risk of electrocution is high. Electrical shocks and burns can result in serious injury or even death. If you or a loved one has suffered an electrical injury while […]
Posted on behalf of Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham in Workers Compensation
Read MoreDetermining Fault for an Accident Due to a Sudden Medical Emergency
Determining fault is rather straightforward in most car accidents. A driver may have been speeding and caused a crash. However, when a driver suffers a medical emergency before the accident, such as a heart attack, seizure or stroke, liability in these situations may not be so simple. Our attorneys at Sigman Janssen discuss sudden medical […]
Posted on behalf of James Pitz in Auto Accidents
Read MoreCan I Test My Ability to Work While Receiving SSDI Benefits?
Some Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) recipients may be hesitant to return to work because they are not sure how it will affect their disability payments. The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers a trial work period, which is a period to test your ability to work and still be considered disabled. Below, the Green Bay […]
Posted on behalf of Ana Burkham in Social Security
Read MoreWhat Should I Expect at a Disability Hearing to Appeal My Case?
If you were denied disability benefits and unable to get a claims examiner to reconsider your application, the second step of the appeals process is a hearing before an administrative law judge (ALJ). The ALJ will independently consider any new and existing evidence submitted and the testimony you provide at the hearing to make a […]
Posted on behalf of Ana Burkham in Social Security
Read MoreDo Weather-Related Injuries Qualify for Worker’s Compensation Benefits?
For some workers, cold weather only affects them during their commute to the office and when traveling back home again. However, for those who work outdoors in the winter (construction workers, first responders, utility workers, delivery drivers, etc.), cold weather is an ever-present part of their day. The clothes they wear need to keep them […]
Posted on behalf of Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham in Workers Compensation
Read MoreCan I Pursue Compensation for PTSD After a Car Accident?
After a car accident, victims can suffer various physical injuries, from lacerations or broken bones to more serious, debilitating injuries impacting the brain or spinal cord. Aside from physical harm, the shock and devastation caused by serious car accidents can also lead to emotional trauma. Victims may experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which can negatively […]
Posted on behalf of James Pitz in Auto Accidents
Read MoreWork Credits and Qualifying for Social Security Disability Benefits
Aside from meeting the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) definition of a disability, you need to have worked long enough to have earned enough work credits to qualify for disability benefits. The number of work credits required varies by age. You must also have a certain amount of credits earned in the years before you became […]
Posted on behalf of Ana Burkham in Social Security
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