Since you have lifetime medical benefits for the injuries that have been deemed accepted by the insurance carrier, you can pick up treatment wherever you move. You would need to locate a doctor that is willing to treat you for your workers' … [Read more...]
Supplemental Income Benefits: You received an Impairment rating 15% or Higher
When you have reached Maximum Medical Improvement and receive an impairment rating that is 15% or higher, you may be entitled to received Supplemental Income Benefits. SIBS are paid out monthly, which is calculated by using your Average Weekly Wage … [Read more...]
Somebody is Watching Me!
Be very wary of the lone vehicle parked nearby that shows up out of nowhere. The insurance carrier will stop at no means to “catch” you in the act of daily living. Anything to show that you aren’t really THAT hurt. They hire private investigators to … [Read more...]
Supplemental Income Benefits : You received an Impairment rating 15% or Higher
When you have reached Maximum Medical Improvement and receive an impairment rating that is 15% or higher, you may be entitled to received Supplemental Income Benefits. SIBS are paid out monthly, which is calculated by using your Average Weekly Wage … [Read more...]
IS MY INJURY SEVERE ENOUGH TO REPORT?
Always always always report your injury! No matter how minor. A lot of people think, "Let me see if it will get better." This is the wrong idea. I have had clients get a scratch, and think nothing of it, until they are in the hospital weeks later due … [Read more...]
Are you eligible for mileage reimbursement for attending doctor’s appointments?
Going back and forth to your doctors' visit can take time and money for fuel. Especially when you have therapy, that meets 3, 4 sometimes 5 times a week! In some cases, Workers' Comp. will reimburse you for mileage for doctors visits that are further … [Read more...]
What are Compensable vs Non-compensable Injuries in a Workers’ Compensation Case
If you have an accepted workers' compensation claim, 'compensable injury' is something you need to know. If the insurance carrier acknowledges and accepts that you sustained a work-related injury, compensable injury is the actual injury that they … [Read more...]
Will, Trust, and Powers of Attorney
One of my favorite things on social media is the pictures of the special cake, cupcake or project that shows a perfect example and then the not so perfect attempt to copy it. The children’s animated or puppet character cake looks amazing when the … [Read more...]
Are you behind on your mortgage? Are you scared of losing your home to foreclosure?
Let’s talk about your options; call us!! Bankruptcy is a sure fire solution!! Life happens. Right in the middle of living the “American Dream”, and in your wonderful home, suddenly you suffer an illness, job loss, or major unexpected expense. You … [Read more...]
Are you receiving the $895.00 Maximum Weekly Income Benefit Rate?
Very often the insurance carrier will pay based on a 40 hour work week, based on what they think your hourly rate is. Within 30 days of reporting your injury, your employer shall provide to the insurance carrier a form DWC -3 that indicates what your … [Read more...]
Affidavits of Support – Income
Affidavits of Support can be very tricky to deal with and I would suggest getting an immigration attorney if there is any confusion at all. Affidavits of Support come up most often when a family member would like to petition another family member … [Read more...]
Social Security Facts for Women
If you have worked at least 10 years and/or earned 40 work credits, you are vested in the SS program. That means once you turn 62, you are eligible for your own SS Retirement benefits regardless of your income or marital status. If you are married … [Read more...]