Under certain circumstances, your family might be entitled to receive Social Security benefits up to a maximum family amount: Spouse: your spouse may be eligible for benefits base upon your disability if he or she is age 62 or older, unless he or she collects a higher...
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I was injured when I slipped and fell on a recently mopped floor. Do I have a personal injury claim?
The short answer is yes, with some exceptions. In Ohio and Kentucky, a business owes a duty to customers to keep the premises safe from hazards that pose a risk of injury. Water on public floors constitutes a hazard that poses a risk of injury. If the water is there...
If I’m on Social Security benefits and I die, is my family entitled to my benefits?
The answer is yes. Certain family members are eligible to receive the benefits of a deceased Social Security recipient, including: Your widow, if aged 60 or older Your widow who is aged 50 or older and becomes disabled within 7 years of your death Your widow who is...
Do I have an injury claim against the owner of the vehicle that hit me, if the owner was not the driver?
Short answer is maybe. A claim for personal injury generally is made against the person who was at-fault for the injury; the negligent party. In an auto accident, the negligent person is the driver of the car that caused the accident. If the owner was not driving, the...
Should I file for Social Security Disability now?
We are in challenging economic times, to say the least. Many people who have been working with medical problems, and who have now been laid off or lost jobs, have wondered if they should file for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits.The quick answer is that you...
Should I Make A Claim With My Own Auto Insurance Company If The Car Accident Is Not My Fault?
The short answer is yes. Many people who have been in a car accident caused by another driver worry that their premiums will be raised if they open a claim with their own insurance company. But Ohio law (R.C. 3937.22) is clear that an insurance carrier may not...
Do I have a claim if I’m injured working on a construction site?
The answer is yes, but the type of claim depends on how it happens.Construction injuriesThe economy is doing well; there is construction everywhere. But along with new construction, comes a large number of injuries and even death. According to the Bureau of Labor...
Five Auto Insurance Policies Denying Coverage; who is going to pay for the car crash?
Recently, we were hired by a man who was involved in a motor vehicle accident. The car crash turned into a very tricky insurance situation.Car CrashOur client worked for an employer that gave him a company truck to use both at work and at home. On his way home from...
Injury Law Firms Restricted From Sending Mail Solicitations After Car Crashes
Good news! The Ohio legislature has passed House Bill 166, a law that prevents attorneys and health providers from soliciting or otherwise communicating with victims of motor vehicle accidents for thirty days following the accident. It will take effect in the coming...
Medical Authorizations
Most Americans are aware of HIPPA regulations and the fact that our medical records are protected by law as private. A person or corporation needs a medical authorization to gain access to a medical record.Injury claims - why does the insurance company get a medical...