Has an employer ever taken action against you for participating in a legally protected activity, such as requesting a reasonable accommodation for a disability or informing Human Resources about mistreatment at work? You may be a victim of workplace retaliation. We’ll walk you through exactly what workplace retaliation is, and what you can do about…
Spring break always seems to come at the perfect time. Once the middle of the semester rolls around, it seems like everybody’s tired, stressed out, and ready for a break. A road trip is a perfect way to get your mind off of school and work and just go relax. That being said, there’s also…
Being injured on the job can be a traumatic experience. An injury is scary and painful enough, but when you add the stress of filing for workers’ compensation on top of it, it can be even more overwhelming. All of a sudden, your worker’s compensation claim gets denied, which can be upsetting and confusing. We’ll…
As a parent, your children are the center of your universe. As such, thinking about where they will go if something happens to you can be a really difficult task to face. Finding the right person to take care of your children can seem overwhelming – after all, there’s a lot to consider when choosing…
Social Security disability benefits can be a bit of a minefield. They can be difficult to navigate and there are a few rules that apply to what you can and can’t do while receiving disability benefits. It can be tricky to keep track of those rules, but we’re here to help. Who Qualifies for Social…
Have you ever gotten pulled over and thought, “There’s no way I was doing anything wrong”? You were watching your speed carefully, you’re confident that you didn’t miss any signs… so why is this happening? Then the officer tells you that your tail light is burned out. What? There’s no way that’s against the law,…
When you think “Social Security,” your mind might jump to retirement benefits, but that’s only one type of Social Security benefit. There are also disability benefits, spousal benefits, and survivor benefits through the Social Security Administration. Figuring out Social Security benefits can be difficult and sometimes confusing. When do you become eligible? Which benefits are…
A car accident is a frightening and jarring experience. Besides the scary feeling of being in the accident itself, the aftermath of that accident can be very stressful. There may be medical bills to worry about if someone was injured, the cost of repairing your car, and maybe even mental health counseling to deal with…
Wrongful death suits aren’t all that uncommon. Unfortunately, every day, people’s lives are cut short by the negligent actions of others; but what does “wrongful death” really mean? What causes of death are considered wrongful, and how do these tragedies happen? Car Accidents There’s a lot that can go wrong in a car, and there…
The decision to place a loved one in a nursing home or assisted living facility can be an incredibly difficult one. Aside from the emotional impact of such a decision, there are a variety of factors to think about when choosing a facility for your loved one. Location, proximity to your loved one’s doctors, whether…