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It’s been an exciting few weeks at Tabak Law. In addition to continuing to provide premier legal services in social security disability, veteran’s benefits, and workers’ compensation benefits, the firm changed ownership.  The three existing partner attorneys – James Brzezinski, Alex Eichhorn, and Lauren Zwirlein, completed a buyout of founder Fred Tabak. Brzezinski will serve… Read more

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, there are, unfortunately, additional people contracting the virus daily. And for many of those, the close contacts that turn into a positive COVID case happen at work.  If you contract COVID-19 at your place of employment and are too sick to work for a specific period, there is the possibility… Read more

Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits exist essentially as an early retirement plan for those unable to work due to illness or injury. These individuals haven’t reached full retirement age, but they are no longer able to work due to their condition. Therefore, they need a source of income to bridge the gap between now and… Read more

In the United States, over 8 million people receive social security disability benefits (SSDI). Individuals who receive benefits due to a disability account for about 13% of the total benefits paid from the Social Security Administration (SSA).  While an extremely high percentage of benefits paid are legitimately for individuals who need them, there are cases… Read more

We all owe a debt of gratitude to United States veterans. When many of us were at home, making a living and enjoying daily tasks, these brave men and women were often overseas protecting our freedoms.  Yet, with all that being said, veterans are often some of the most humble people that you will meet… Read more

The cost associated with daily living increases every year due to inflation. This typically creates adjustments to otherwise static payments, including social security disability benefits payments. In 2022, it is expected that the dollar amount of the monthly checks could see their most significant increase in decades.  2022 Social Security Disability Check Amounts Individuals who… Read more

Many different possible conditions could cause a veteran to be approved for benefits. The Department of Veteran’s Affairs often referred to as the VA, has criteria that it goes by to determine eligibility for benefits. If approved, a veteran will receive disability compensation every month. The amount received will be determined by the percentage of… Read more

The laws in the country surrounding the use of marijuana are rapidly changing. Currently, there is legislation in Wisconsin proposed to legalize the use of the substance. While it is unknown if this will pass, Wisconsin wouldn’t be the first state to legalize marijuana for recreational use.  When it comes to worker’s compensation benefits, things… Read more

It happens every year. The summer goes by too quickly, and before you know it, it’s Labor Day weekend. And while this weekend typically packs some fun in the sun, you know that it’s the last big weekend of summer. All good things must come to an end.  But before we say goodbye to summer,… Read more