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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

  Tabak Law’s workers compensation department specializes in aiding injured worker’s. If you suffer with back pain after years of work you may be entitled to workers compensation benefits. Give us a call today for a RISK FREE consultation. Pushing, pulling, carrying, lifting, bending, twisting: Some jobs require a great deal of physical work; but… Read more

When you think of attorneys, you might have visions of people charging hundreds of dollars an hour. Typically, that’s far from the truth. SSI attorneys, and social security disability attorneys, have very different ways of handling costs and charging their clients. What you should consider when you’re evaluating the possible costs is the need for… Read more

Many people are worried about being out of work for a week or two or even longer from COVID-19. However, there are several viruses, bacteria-based illnesses, and other diseases that can ultimately lead to disability. Not every case meets the qualifications for disability. Wisconsin requires people to expect or to be out of work for… Read more