When you suffer a serious injury, the only thing you’re focused on is your recovery. Full recovery may not be possible, however. Your injury could lead to you being disabled. Living with a disabling condition is difficult. Depending on the extent of your disability, you may not be able to work, and even if you can work, you may not…
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One thing most New York workers can count on is being covered by workers’ compensation insurance if they get injured on the job. If you are hurt while working or suffer an illness related to your job, you should be able to go to a doctor and have all your medical bills and related expenses covered. There are some restrictions…
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Being injured is bad enough. Learning that you may be disabled and out of work for many weeks or months is worse. Having your disability claim rejected by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and facing the prospect of starting the process all over again is just awful. You still have a chance to appeal, and you should do everything you…
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Pain and suffering is sometimes used as a comedian’s punchline for extra money lawyers get their clients after a car accident. But the reality is that the pain suffered after an accident is not funny at all. If you have been injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault, the pain and suffering you feel afterward is real, and you…
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If you are a police officer, you have one of the world’s most dangerous jobs. Every day, your work has the potential to put you at serious risk of injury. If, while in the line of duty, you suffer a significant injury that prevents you from performing your job fully, it is important to take certain steps to protect your…
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The legal team at [firm-name] understands that many veterans who have served overseas since the beginning of the Gulf War in 1990 are currently suffering from illnesses or disabilities that do not always come directly from combat injuries. Several former service members who were exposed to hazardous toxic waste are still living with the long-lasting health consequences of the burning…
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The VA Wartime Pension is a wonderful benefit that has the potential to provide support for countless veterans. Yet many people are not aware that the Pension is available to them. Others may have contacted the VA (or a VA representative such as the DAV or the VFW), who told them that they did not qualify. But you may not…
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The VA is considering changes to its disability rating system for some conditions to update standards to comport with advances in medicine in such areas as mental health, respiratory conditions, ear nose and throat disorders, sleep apnea and tinnitus (among others). The changes are part of a larger effort started in 2017 to update the disability rating system. The amendments…
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) denies many of the disability applications it receives. Typically, denials are due to errors the applicants make. Many people submit incorrect information, incomplete forms, or evidence that doesn’t prove a disabling medical condition. Knowing how to file a claim successfully is crucial to securing the benefits you deserve. Below are the common signs that the…
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A car accident can be a life-altering event. If you suffered injuries, you might wonder what you should do next. Proving someone else was at fault can be a challenge, especially if you’re forced to spend your time treating your injury. You must take immediate action if you want to pursue compensation from the at-fault party responsible for causing the…
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