Helps People with Severe Disabilities | SSA The Social Security Administration (SSA) has expanded its Compassionate Allowances program. This program helps people with severe disabilities get approval for disability benefits more quickly. By expanding the program, the SSA can now fast-track claims for more serious medical conditions. This means people with those conditions can get…
Continue reading ›What is Community Property? In California and other community property states, all assets and debts acquired during the marriage are considered community property that is jointly owned by both spouses. This is true regardless of whose name is on the title or account. The law presumes that anything obtained during the marriage was obtained as…
Continue reading ›Overview of workers compensation system One of the most important services a worker’s compensation attorney provides for employers is assistance with managing employee injury claims. Here is an overview of what a standard workers compensation claim entails from start to finish: Reporting the Injury The process starts when an employee reports suffering a work-related injury…
Continue reading ›Overview of Workers’ Compensation Insurance in California Workers’ compensation insurance provides medical, disability, and other benefits to employees who suffer job-related injuries or illnesses. In California, most employers are legally required to have workers’ compensation insurance. This article provides an overview of how the workers’ compensation system works in California and the key requirements and…
Continue reading ›Divorce can be an emotionally and financially complex time. When assets and incomes are opaque or disputed, forensic accounting services are invaluable. Forensic accountants can unravel financial puzzles to provide clarity on the marital estate. Their analysis informs high-stakes divorce decisions related to asset division, alimony, etc. Tracing and Valuing Assets with Forensic Accountants A…
Continue reading ›Wrongful termination is when an employee in California gets fired for an illegal or improper reason prohibited by law. California, like most states, is an at-will employment state. This means employers can generally fire workers for any reason or no reason at all. However, exceptions exist where terminations violate public policy, an implied contract, or…
Continue reading ›For over 40 years, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has been a powerful force shaping efforts to curb drunk driving in America. Originally formed in 1980 as a grassroots movement led by grieving mothers mourning children killed in DUI crashes, MADD quickly developed into an influential advocacy group campaigning for tougher laws, heightened awareness, and…
Continue reading ›Workers’ compensation provides medical, disability, and other benefits to employees who suffer job-related injuries and illnesses. This article provides an in-depth overview of California workers’ compensation law and the benefits available to injured workers in the state. Overview of Workers’ Compensation Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance that provides cash benefits, medical care, and…
Continue reading ›Explore the intricate legal aspects of the NFL Washington Commanders’ sale, from the unanimous approval by NFL owners to the transition to the Harris Group, in our comprehensive guide to the top 10 legal things you need to know about this landmark deal.
Continue reading ›Welcome to our enlightening article that sheds light on the truth about construction injuries and empowers construction workers like you with the knowledge to protect yourselves. Get ready to uncover the hidden dangers that lurk on construction sites and equip yourself with essential information to ensure your safety. From serious accidents to repetitive stress injuries,…
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