November 2018

SSD Cost of Living Adjustment for 2019 If you are receiving social security disability benefits, or have been denied and are appealing a claim, it is good to know what you can expect for regular payments. Given that these benefits are a lifeline for so many in need, being able to budget around them is… Read more

With the holiday season upon us, many individuals and families are looking for holiday-themed events to attend. Luckily, there is no shortage of fun activities going on in MIlwaukee and southern Wisconsin. In the spirit of the season, Tabak Law has compiled a list of 2018 Christmas events and festivals in the Milwaukee area. Check… Read more

The work that Tabak Law has done for Veterans in Milwaukee, the state of Wisconsin and beyond is becoming very well known. The number one service provided is helping Veterans obtain the benefits that they are entitled to their their service time. But in addition to this work, the firm provides many other services –… Read more

Since March 2, 2016, worker’s compensation law added an additional provision that temporary total and temporary partial disability can be denied if the injured worker was terminated for misconduct or substantial fault. This change was initiated because employers did not want to continue temporary disability or lost wages benefits for an employee that they discharged… Read more

After several years of social security disability benefit amounts remaining relatively stagnant, 2018 saw a decent increase of 2% as the rates raised appropriately with inflation. Now, rates will be raising again in 2019 – with the biggest increase amount since 2012. This means that those receiving 2019 social security disability benefits will get more… Read more