If you are sick or injured and unable to work, then you may qualify for social security disability. Unfortunately, the social security disability process is often a long and hard one that may require you to fight for your monetary rights. Many people will hire a social security disability lawyer to help them through the process. The lawyer may help you garner a much more timely decision on your disability claim.
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- On April 21, 2016, legendary musician Prince died unexpectedly at the age of 57. It is believed that he left no will that could provide guidance on how his estimated $300 million estate would be distributed after his death. This was very unfortunate for his potential heirs— and a lesson for you if you have not yet worked with an estate planner—as a legal battle between those who believe they have a right to Prince's vast fortune is now highly likely.
- If you're a practicing attorney seeking to move to the Golden State, you may be concerned about the prospect of taking (and passing) what has been determined to be the most difficult bar exam in the United States. Fortunately, for those who have already been successfully practicing law for several years in another U.S. jurisdiction, admission may be easier than you expect. Read on to learn more about what you'll need to do to gain admission to the California Bar, as well as your continuing legal education requirements once you've become a California-licensed attorney.
- Getting a workers' compensation claim approved is not always easy. It's the insurance company's job to differentiate between legitimate claims and fraudulent claims. They're not trying to ruin your life or harm you by turning down your claim, but if you make some mistakes when filing your claim or awaiting its approval, your claim might not appear legitimate and the insurance company might be forced to deny it. If you have a legitimate claim for workers' compensation, avoiding these mistakes will help ensure the insurance company sees it that way, too.
- Nobody plans to have a child with disabilities, and even parents who would normally consider themselves very financially secure can wind up in trouble when a child's special medical needs come to light. Doctors, treatments, therapies, and medical equipment are all expensive, and very often at least one parent loses all or part of their income when they need more time to care for their child with special needs. If this is happening to your family, you should know that there is hope.