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The COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly everyone in the United States in some manner. Many have lost their jobs due to the economic impact, and over 4.19 million people have been infected with the disease. While those that recover typically are able to do so in a two week timeframe, the possible long-term effects of… Read more

Self-care has been a hot topic with people who have only recently been confined to the house. But for many people living with disabilities, it’s common to feel as though it’s difficult to take care of general self-care needs. It can be difficult to get out of the house or to get basic chores done…. Read more

The economic hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses have been extreme. With many businesses being forced to close either due to government shutdown orders or simply due to a lack of customer base in light of quarantines, the effects can be long-term and detrimental to businesses that simply cannot afford to shut their doors…. Read more

In recognition of the importance of educators to our community, Tabak Law, LLC has offered to provide free basic estate plans to Wisconsin educators (click the link below to see our press release).  However, due to the popularity of the program, we are currently unable to accept new requests for this service, at this time. … Read more

Almost everyone who’s been told that they have an ongoing condition asked the question of whether or not they qualify for disability benefits. Throughout most of an adult’s life, SSDI seems like this safety net that will come into play whenever you need it. Unfortunately, in Milwaukee and throughout the rest of the nation, SSDI… Read more

Sometimes things get a bit complicated, and usually, when they do, you just reach out for help. But what happens when the person who was helping you is the reason you’re experiencing these… complications? Many people undergo surgery for different reasons, and sometimes that means the patient was eligible for disability prior to the surgery,… Read more

Back injuries affect over 600,000 Americans every year, costing the nation’s economy as much as $50 billion dollars per year. As the workforce ages and medical costs increase, the financial effects of a work injury will continue to become more apparent. You may work for an incredible organization with tremendous managers, yet once you document… Read more

A good percentage of people face garnishment on their payroll checks. And in theory, everyone should be paying taxes on their income. But what happens when you’re on Social Security disability? Technically, SSDI is something that you’ve paid into for a long time and that you should have access to without the fear of garnishment… Read more

Social Security and SSDI are often lumped together, and while usually, they’re really different, application timing is a huge deal. It doesn’t really matter if you’re applying for SSI or SSDI, you need to time your application right. If you don’t, you’ll end up in that near 75% denial rate that Wisconsin has for applicants…. Read more