The Social Security Administration uses a precise algorithm to determine who qualifies for what benefits, and to what degree. While this complex system is reliable, when it comes to tracking benefits, it's not unheard of for this system to have issues. The result of these failures is often a notice of overpayment. For the person on the receiving end, a demand letter from the government threatening to garnish benefits is frightening, but there is typically a solution.
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While some work-related injuries might run into a "gray" area for workers' compensation claims, there are some injuries that should automatically qualify for benefits. If you experience and/or acquire any of the following injuries at work through no fault of your own, you should apply for workers' compensation benefits right away. The benefits for the following injuries should be immediate, but if you are denied, hire a workers' compensation lawyer.
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The prospect of going in front of an immigration court can be scary, even if you're 100% sure you have the legal right to be in the U.S. or to come to the country. A common question that an immigration lawyer will hear is, "What is going to court like?" Here are some of the things you should anticipate when going into an immigration court proceeding.
A Different Kind of Judge
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When you are in need of the best business legal protection that your money can buy, you should leave no stone unturned when researching attorneys. This is especially true if you need the help of corporate transaction attorneys. These are the legal professionals that you bring in when you are dealing with things like mergers, sales, acquisitions, contracts, buyouts, severance packages and other sorts of corporate transactions.
By having the help of these attorneys, you will go into these transactions knowing all the necessary information and will put yourself in a position to make the best decisions possible.
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If you have a disability that prevents you from being able to work, seeking Social Security Disability may be a good idea. This government-funded program can provide supplementary income to help you get by financially. Getting these benefits can be difficult, but you can better your odds by working with a Social Security Disability attorney. They can help in the following ways.
Assess Eligibility
Before getting your hopes up and believing you'll automatically be granted SSD benefits, you first need to assess your eligibility.
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