Liability for Collisions With Vehicles Parked on the Shoulder
Emergencies can happen when behind the wheel that may make a driver need to pull over onto the shoulder. Emergency responders and maintenance personnel are also often seen along the side of the road rendering aid to a stopped or stranded vehicle. However, this is one of the most dangerous areas for anyone to be […]
Posted on behalf of James Pitz in Auto Accidents
Read MoreCan Your Income Affect Obtaining SSI Benefits?
The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program pays monthly benefits to anyone who is disabled, blind, or age 65 or older. However, to be eligible for SSI, you must have limited income and few assets. This means that any additional income earned can affect the amount of benefits you may receive. Understanding what counts and does […]
Posted on behalf of Ana Burkham in Social Security
Read MoreCan I Get Worker’s Comp Benefits If My Injury Was Self-Inflicted?
If you have been injured on the job, you may be able to get worker’s comp benefits to help cover reasonable medical expenses and disability/wage loss while in recovery. But what happens when a worker causes his or her own injuries? In certain cases, these injuries could still be covered under the Wisconsin worker’s compensation […]
Posted on behalf of Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham in Workers Compensation
Read MoreCan I Sue Someone for Running a Red Light and Hitting Me?
When drivers try to beat a red light instead of slowing down to a complete stop, they are putting the lives of other drivers, passengers, pedestrians or bicyclists in danger. Red-light accidents are entirely preventable and happen more often than you may realize. If you have been seriously injured in an accident caused by someone […]
Posted on behalf of James Pitz in Auto Accidents
Read MoreWhat Changes Are Coming to the Social Security Program in 2021?
Every year in the fall, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announces its annual changes to the Social Security program, providing updates on income limits, benefit amounts and more for recipients. It is important to stay fully informed with Social Security’s changes in 2021 so you know what is expected to be paid and what it […]
Posted on behalf of Ana Burkham in Social Security
Read MoreWho is to Blame for a Left-Turn Accident in Wisconsin?
Many accidents happen when drivers are making a left-hand turn. Most of the time, the driver turning left must yield to oncoming traffic before crossing an intersection and for this reason, the turning driver is often found at fault in a crash. There are certain cases, however, when the other driver may be to blame. […]
Posted on behalf of James Pitz in Auto Accidents
Read MoreWhat Should I Do If I Receive a Disability Overpayment?
If you receive a monthly disability payment through Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you may be overpaid at some point. When this happens, you are responsible for paying back any extra funds to the Social Security Administration (SSA). Below, Sigman Janssen further discuss the cause of SSDI/SSI overpayments and how […]
Posted on behalf of Ana Burkham in Social Security
Read MoreDetermining Fault in a Rear-End Collision
Rear-end collisions happen every day, resulting in significant injuries and damages. Victims may suffer debilitating back or neck pain that requires extensive medical treatment. The driver who rear-ended the car in front is often presumed to be at fault. However, this does not mean the rear driver is always the only one to blame for […]
Posted on behalf of James Pitz in Auto Accidents
Read MoreProving an Existing Injury Was Made Worse by Your Job
Many employees may believe that having a preexisting injury may automatically disqualify them from pursuing a worker’s compensation claim, even if that old injury becomes worse because of their job duties. However, in Wisconsin, this is not true. You cannot be barred from making a claim simply because you have a preexisting injury. If you […]
Posted on behalf of Sigman, Janssen, Sewall, Pitz & Burkham in Workers Compensation
Read MoreWhat is the First Step in Appealing a Denied Disability Claim?
If you have applied for Social Security Disability and your claim has been denied, it is important not to give up on pursuing the disability benefits you may be eligible to receive. Most initial applications are denied. However, you have the right to appeal the decision. The first step in the appeals process is to […]
Posted on behalf of Ana Burkham in Social Security
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