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In 1935, the Social Security Act was passed while the country was still struggling during the Great Depression, one of the worst economic periods of all time in the U.S.  The Act was originally intended to provide who had low incomes with a kind of safety net.  In its original form, the Social Security Act… Read more

Veteran disability benefits are available to anyone who has served in the military, was discharged for reasons other than dishonorable ones, and who has a disability that is either connected to or exacerbated by active military service.  If you qualify for veteran disability benefits, then you could potentially receive anything from $133 to more than… Read more

Wisconsin is home to half a million veterans, many of whom have a disability of one shape or another that manifest in the physical and/or psychological form.  In fact, war affects each veteran in profound ways that the average citizen cannot fully understand.  Veteran disability benefits take into consideration the uniqueness of a veteran situation. … Read more

Being born in the U.S. automatically qualifies you for a social security number.  That number sticks with you as you grow up, take your first job, get married, retire, and/or become disabled.  The social security number carries with it all kinds of information about you.  When it’s appropriate, and within the law, that information can… Read more

Timelines: 24 hours after fatal incident All employers must report all work-related fatalities to the Worker’s Compensation Division, Madison Office, within 24 hours of the incident. 7 days after injury Insured employers must report any claim of an injury to their insurance carrier within 7 days. 4 or more days lost time from work? Self-insured… Read more

Wisconsin Workers’ Compensation Law Changes The Wisconsin State Legislature passed some sweeping workers’ compensation law changes during the recent legislative session through workers’ compensation agreed bill. The bill was signed by Governor Scott Walker on February 29, 2016. A summary of four key changes to Wisconsin workers’ compensation laws and what they mean for employers… Read more

Q: I’m drawing my full Social Security benefit, which I qualified for at age 66. My wife is 54, so I will most likely pass away before she does. My monthly benefit is approximately $2,380, much more than her expected benefit. If she claims mine, will she get 100% of my benefits? A: It depends…. Read more

Tabak Law, LLC is a rapidly expanding Disability and Worker’s Compensation law firm located just north of downtown Milwaukee. Tabak Law specializes in aiding injured and disabled individuals get the benefits they deserve. Attorneys Alex E. Eichhorn and Lauren J. Zwirlein join us to discuss how Tabak Law can help you!   Tabak Law provides… Read more

Planning when to take Social Security benefits is a key component of preparing for retirement. It is a personal decision and varies person to person. While you can do your research and weigh all of the options, there may not be one clear decision. So, before you decide when to start your benefits, consider the… Read more