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Raising a child with a disability can be a difficult task. It requires extra care and attention to ensure that your child is receiving the appropriate treatment and support for their condition. Financially speaking, this can be extremely challenging for families given the added costs of medical equipment and care. Depending on the severity of […]

Car insurance is legally required in almost every state, including Ohio, because it is needed to cover the financial losses that result when a negligent driver causes a car crash. Without insurance, innocent drivers would have to shoulder their own costs – leaving them vulnerable to significant monetary losses from a single incident. Unfortunately, not […]

If you have been injured at work and your injury resulted in a long-term disability, you may be eligible for both workers’ compensation and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Receiving workers’ compensation benefits may offset the benefits you receive from Social Security.  If you are paid worker’s compensation, then you must report that payment […]

If you’ve been involved in a car accident, you’re likely facing a whirlwind of questions and concerns. From immediate actions to long-term considerations, understanding the legal aspects of a car accident can be essential in ensuring you protect your rights and receive the compensation you deserve.

Pedestrian accidents can be devastating. If you have been a victim of a pedestrian accident, your injuries are likely to be quite serious, so you deserve compensation for your injuries and medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. During your recovery, dealing with the insurance company can be overwhelming, so it’s important to have […]

Not working can put you in a very scary financial situation of not being able to pay your bills.  Most people who lose their jobs file for unemployment, but those who have lost their job may also be considering disability benefits. Sometimes people apply for both unemployment and disability.   However, this is never a […]

Bicycle accidents happen, and sometimes, they are just accidents. Cyclists may swerve to avoid animals, fallen debris, or sometimes just lose control for no apparent reason. But a large number of serious bicycle accidents result from negligence by the driver of a motor vehicle. If you’ve been seriously injured in a bicycle accident that wasn’t […]

Understanding SSI and SSDI disability payments can be confusing.  Social Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance both come from the Social Security Administration, but they are two different programs within the same agency. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provides financial assistance to disabled individuals who do not have enough work credits to qualify for SSDI.  […]

When you are making a claim after a car accident, the settlement amount due to you by the insurance company should include several things. In addition to recovering the value for damage to your vehicle, you are also entitled to receive compensation for medical expenses and other financial losses, such as wage losses, you incurred […]

When you are seriously injured in a car accident, worrying about mounting medical bills, lost wages, and property damage, you may look to the insurance company expecting a fair settlement. After all, this is what they are there for. However, insurance companies are businesses like any other. The more money they pay out, the less […]

A bicycle accident can be catastrophic to the rider. As a bicyclist, you are far less protected than the driver of a car, and your injuries can be very severe. If you’ve been seriously injured in a bicycle accident that was not your fault, you are eligible to recover damages. An experienced bicycle accident attorney […]

The aftermath of a car crash – especially one where you’ve been seriously injured – can be very overwhelming for many reasons. You may think that if the accident wasn’t your fault, you can handle the insurance claims on your own, but this often isn’t the best path forward. Negotiating a settlement with an insurance […]