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Qualifying for SSD benefits with a mental health disorder
Living with a mental health condition comes with many challenges. With or without treatment, there may be times when a person can hold a job, and others, when continuing to work is not possible. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Social Security Disability…
How we’re serving you during the COVID-19 pandemic
At Suisman Shapiro, the health and safety of our employees and clients are as high a priority for us as it is to provide you with sound, timely and high-quality legal advice. During this challenging time, we are firmly committed to continuing our legal guidance…
How can you feel more in control of your divorce?
Being stressed during your divorce is no way to live. It can be tiresome and can even make you sick. That’s why it’s so important to take care of yourself and to make sure you do everything possible to rest, eat well and get the…
Should you get a tetanus shot if you’re hurt at work?
Of all the injuries that you thought could hurt you, getting a splinter was not one of them. You work as a contractor and have had many splinters over the years. This one was worse, though. It dug down deep, and it was not coming…
Why are gray divorces on the rise?
While the overall divorce rate has declined steadily over the past few decades, the number of couples over age 50 who decide to end their marriages keeps climbing. So-called gray divorces have quadrupled since 1990, according to multiple studies. Divorce can be an emotional and…
If your loved one is hurt in a nursing home, you have options
It’s a devastating moment when you find out that a loved one you placed in the care of a medical facility has been hurt or killed as a result of neglect or abuse. There is no way to make that situation better other than to…
Wrecked because of a dog? You could have a claim
You were traveling on a high-speed roadway when a dog dashed out from beside the road. No one wants to hit an animal of any kind, so you did what any normal person would do: swerved. While it was fortunate that you did not crash…
Choose the right nursing home with your first-hand experiences
Your mom was always your favorite person. She was gracious and kind to others. She was intelligent and always knew what to do in an emergency. It’s been difficult to watch her health decline, and the decision to place her in a nursing home was…
What’s your claim worth? That depends on all aspects of your case
Your injury is one that you’ll have to live with for the rest of your life, all because another person made a mistake. You forgave what they did, but you still feel like you are owed something for what you now have to deal with.…
Answers to important child support questions
As a singular event, divorce itself paints a tale of diversity. When you add the determination of child support and dealing with its aftermath, the stress can be two-fold. In some cases, child support payments come as regular as a daily cup of coffee, but…
What does a Qualified Domestic Relations Order do?
A QDRO is a Qualified Domestic Relations Order. If you’re getting divorced, this could be a very important document. It could even open up doors to significant assets that many people overlook in divorce. Essentially, a QDRO divides retirement assets. They get overlooked because the…
Get support with a claim if you have an asbestos-related illness
Mesothelioma can take away your ability to live comfortably. It causes trouble breathing, and you may find out about it so late that you have little you can do to slow it or prevent further damage. Many times, those who are diagnosed with mesothelioma are…
Child-Centered Divorce Month: Protecting children during divorce
Did you know that January is national Child-Centered Divorce Month? This month is dedicated to helping people find services and resources to help their children through divorce. Part of the reason to have this month recognize children of divorce is because January sees such a…
Proposed changes to Social Security could hurt Americans
If you are considering applying for Social Security Disability (SSD), you may have seen the news that the presidential administration has proposed a benefits policy that could limit benefits and end them for thousands of people around America. As you may know, the process of…
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