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In a perfect world, individuals who are disabled would find quick access to disability benefits and medical care. Unfortunately, the disability benefit system currently does not always work this way. Most Social Security disability and SSI disability claims are denied at the initial claim level. To win their claims, most SSD and SSI claimants will… Read more

Temporary Total Disability: Time Loss Compensation In Wisconsin, an injured worker is eligible for regular time loss compensation benefits if the worker is unable to return to work as a result of the industrial injury. The amount the worker will receive is a percentage of their wages at the date of injury. In Wisconsin, the… Read more

AMENDMENTS TO THE WORKER’S COMPENSATION ACT PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY 2015 WISCONSIN ACT 180 EFFECTIVE MARCH 2, 2016 1. Local Government Unit. The definition of “municipality” will be amended to “local government unit” that includes special purpose district, political subdivision and taxing jurisdiction of the state. s. 102.01 (2) (d) 2. Persons Selling or Distributing Newspapers…. Read more

If Tabak Law has helped you apply for Social Security Disability benefits, or has gotten you approved, you may be wondering if you will receive Medicare along with your monthly Social Security Disability payments. After all, medical bills can be an overwhelming expense. If you do not receive medical assistance, your medical expenses could possibly… Read more

For most individuals the idea of filing a lawsuit can be remarkably stressful. Few people enjoy conflict, and the thought of fighting in court to recover money for your injuries can be enough to stop you from ever reaching out for assistance in the first place. Unfortunately, a lot of people operate under some significant… Read more

Attorneys and certified legal interns from Miami Law’s Health Rights Clinic recently filed a federal suit against the Social Security Administration on behalf of 12 indigent and disabled clients who have been waiting as long as 26 months to secure a hearing or receive rulings from a Social Security judge. The suit asks the government… Read more

If you have applied and been denied social security disability (SSD) benefits, you may be wondering why? While there are various reasons for the Social Security Administration (SSA) denying a claim, there are some common reasons this could have happened. Read below to learn of reasons your social security disability would be denied. 1. Incomplete… Read more

Jim is employed as a mechanic at ABCAutomotive, while helping a client he slips and falls on an oil slick, injuring his right knee. Jim immediately reports the injury to human resources, and an injury report is completed. He then goes directly to the hospital where his doctor orders an MRI, which reveals that he… Read more

1. Call for Medical Assistance a. If anyone is injured immediately call 911, receiving treatment as soon as possible can help prevent further injury. If your vehicle is operable pull it off the road and to a safe area. 2. Notify the Police a. In Wisconsin it is required by law that the police are… Read more