Archive for February 2019
Q&A with Nancy Mizerak: What is the new veterans disability law coming in February, and how might it affect me?
In 2017, Congress passed the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act also known as the Appeals Modernization Act. In short, the reason behind the act is to process appeals more efficiently. The law takes effect in February 2019. Social security and veterans disability attorney Nancy Mizerak responds below to questions about the new law and…
Read MoreAmerican Heart Month Creates Awareness for Pre-Existing Conditions and Workers’ Compensation
Valentine’s Day isn’t the only reason to think about “hearts” in February. February also brings awareness to heart disease as it has been coined American Heart Month. Heart disease doesn’t just affect those who are older; it can happen to anyone at any age. Annually, heart disease is attributed to 1 in 4 deaths in…
Read More4 Tips for Pursuing a Personal Injury Claim
Personal injury claims are one of the most common forms of litigation filed as they happen easily to just about everyone. From auto accidents to property negligence and everything in between, these things happen but need to be taken seriously since the law provides for compensation for individuals who have been harmed due to the…
Read MoreQ&A with Dean Dominick: How has a sedentary workplace impacted workers’ compensation?
As U.S. jobs continue to evolve, more individuals are sitting at desks in front of screens. An estimated 86 percent of all U.S. workers sit all day for their jobs, according to a U.S. News & World Report article. This contributes to an average of 13 hours of sitting per day. Sitting, which has been…
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