Social Security: More than Retirement Benefits!
Social Security is more than just a retirement program. It provides important life insurance and disability insurance protection as well. In June 2012, 56 million people, or about one in every six U.S. residents, collected Social Security benefits. While three-quarters of them received benefits as retirees or elderly widow(er)s, another 11 million (19 {9c067c25ed205f086ce6001901eb13dfadc688a7aefab9f64e0c55b8c5a55872}) received disability insurance benefits, and 2 million (4{9c067c25ed205f086ce6001901eb13dfadc688a7aefab9f64e0c55b8c5a55872} received benefits as young survivors of deceased workers.) Workers earn life insurance and disability insurance protection by making Social Security payroll tax contributions: About 96{9c067c25ed205f086ce6001901eb13dfadc688a7aefab9f64e0c55b8c5a55872} of people aged 20-49 who worked in jobs covered by Social Security in 2011 have earned life insurance protection through Social Security. For a young worker with average earnings, a spouse, and two children, that Social Security protection is equivalent to a…
“Let down” victims of ex-surgeon Ian Paterson protest at Spire Hospital in Solihull, 3rd March 2015
A group of patients who were treated by negligent breast surgeon Ian Paterson at Spire Healthcare sites in the Midlands will be joined by local MPs at a protest on 3 March at 9.30am to voice their anger at Spire’s delay in paying compensation.
3 Things to Consider when Choosing a Medical Malpractice Attorney
Medical malpractice is one of the most intricate areas of law. The processes and details involved are extensive and expensive. It is important that a law firm have the right experience, the right expertise and the resources to to support their clients and their case throughout the process. It is not uncommon for a medical malpractice case to take between three to five years to be resolved. Whether that settlement is a verdict in a trial or a settlement having an experienced attorney to help you is important. Doctors. hospitals and insurance companies have a strong network of legal support behind them, that means picking an attorney and a law firm to represent you is an important first step. Here are 3 things to consider as you choose …
Asbestos test results ‘inconclusive’, demo of burnt out house still on hold in … – SoutholdLOCAL
SoutholdLOCALAsbestos test results 'inconclusive', demo of burnt out house still on hold in …SoutholdLOCALAfter waiting for the results of an asbestos test, so that demolition can proceed on her Kaplan Avenue house, Richards said this week that after she sent a sample to the lab, she was “elated” when she was told there was “no asbestos detected” with <1.0 …
Planning To Pour Money Down A Rat Hole
Social Security is publishing a request for comments on a plan for a research study on early intervention as a way of reducing disability caused by mental illness. The agency cites earlier research showing "promising" results from early intervention. Here’s what the earlier research actually says: Eight percent of the study participants showed average earnings over the 24-month
Unlicensed Child Care Provider Charged in Child Death
According to a recent report from Fox News, a judge has issued a warrant for the arrest of woman who ran an unlicensed childcare center in Indiana. While defendant did not have a license to run a daycare facility, it was within state law, because she was watching fewer than five children at a time. Authorities allege defendant battered a child to death and then tried to cover his death up by claiming the child choked to death. The young victim was 19 months old at the time of his death. Prosecutors say this is not the first time defendant has had issues with the law. In 2006, she was charged with neglect of a child in her care. In that instance, child’s mother went to police after her …
Pricewatch: The pros and cons of travel insurance – Irish Times
Irish TimesPricewatch: The pros and cons of travel insuranceIrish TimesA reader contacted us last week to give out about travel insurance. He and his wife took a policy out through their credit union and had the misfortune to be burgled while away. They lost €10,000 worth of stuff, including laptops, iPhones, jewellery …
Fieldfisher influence Parliamentary debate on massive rise in court fees
Last week, Fieldfisher set out it’s response to Government proposals to increase court fees by as much as 600{9c067c25ed205f086ce6001901eb13dfadc688a7aefab9f64e0c55b8c5a55872}. A written statement made by the Minister for the Courts and Legal Aid on the 16th January made it clear that it was the Government’s intention to introduce a fee to commence proceedings for the recovery of money at 5{9c067c25ed205f086ce6001901eb13dfadc688a7aefab9f64e0c55b8c5a55872} of the claim value for claims worth more than £10,000, subject to a maximum fee capped at £10,000. This statement has been met with widespread condemnation from the legal sector. The Civil Justice Council has calculated that that a claim worth £200,000 would cost at 6 times more in court fees under the new proposals than it would under the current regime. Fieldfisher responded last week with …
Social Security Q&A: Are Benefit Estimates from Social Security Accurate? – Forbes
MarketWatchSocial Security Q&A: Are Benefit Estimates from Social Security Accurate?ForbesSocial Security may be your largest or one of your largest assets. How you manage it, by deciding which benefits to collect and when, can make an absolutely huge difference to your lifetime benefits. And those with the highest past covered earnings …Let's close down Social Security gamingMarketWatchSocial Security Privatization: Then and NowHuffington PostHow does divorce affect Social Security retirement benefits?St. George Daily SpectrumGovExec.com -Bellingham Heraldall 16 news articles »
How Legal Assistance can Help Head Injury Victims Experiencing Nightmares
While the terms ‘head injury’ and ‘brain injury’ are often used interchangeably by medical and legal professionals, a person can experience a head injury without having damage to the brain. A head injury can happen to anyone at any time and can result in long-term health problems, hospitalization, disabilities, memory loss, dramatic mood changes and even death. Depending on the seriousness of a head injury, it can be classified as a mild, moderate or severe condition. Head injuries must always be taken seriously. This is true even when the initial injury site was not a direct traumatic impact to the head. Head injuries can be the result of accidents involving the spine, neck, back, jawline, face and major organs. Victims of head injuries often …
How to Identify Nursing Home Neglect
Nursing home neglect happens more often than people know. There are times when nursing home staff will not answer questions and will ignore the needs of the patient. Loved ones can become frustrated by the lack of care their loved one is receiving. If you believe this is happening to your loved one, there are ways to identify nursing home neglect. There are measures you can take to protect your loved one’s rights, such as becoming a medical durable power of attorney, if you feel the patient requires assistance. This enables you to make medical decisions for the patient and to help fight for their rights. As a power of attorney, a nursing facility or other type of care giving facility would have to release medical …
How Are the Texas Anti-SLAPP Statute and Jade Helm 15 Alike?
May a court “draw rational inferences from circumstantial evidence” when determining if a plaintiff has met its burden in a suit in which the defendant has invoked the Texas Citizens Participation Act . That was the question in In re Lipsky….By: Gray Reed & McGraw, P.C.