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Schaffer & Associates LPA | Toledo
Experienced, Compassionate And Dedicated To You.
Schaffer & Associates LPA | Toledo
Schaffer & Associates LPA | Toledo
Experienced, Compassionate And Dedicated To You.
Schaffer & Associates LPA | Toledo
If you are disabled but your impairment does not meet or equal an SSA listing in what is referred to as the Blue Book, you may be left feeling frustrated and unsure of how to proceed. The Medical Vocational Guidelines, or GRID rules, provide a golden opportunity to be approved for SSD benefits based on […]
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If you have spent the majority of your adult life working by the sweat of your back, labor may be the only source of livelihood you have ever known. Years of wear and tear take their toll on manual laborers, leaving so many hard-working individuals unable to fully function and perform their jobs as they […]
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Work injuries both severe and seemingly small have the potential to create substantial problems for injured workers, both medical and financial. Dealing with these obstacles often stirs up a lot of emotions in the injured worker, motivating them to take legal action against their employer. This is especially the case when the employer is less […]
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A work injury is the last thing anyone expects to happen to them. Big or small, work injuries have the potential to change the course of your career and even your life. Besides the worry of physical recovery, many injured workers find themselves wondering how they will fare financially. Questions are likely to arise such […]
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Are You Dealing with a Pre-Existing Condition and Workers’ Comp? Workers’ compensation is meant to help workers injured on the job or those who develop an illness or condition due to ongoing adverse work conditions. When a worker with a pre-existing condition files a legitimate workers’ comp claim, they could face an uphill battle to […]
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Unlike Social Security Disability, which is a federal program, long-term disability (and short-term) policies are usually purchased privately through your employer or an insurance agent. This is why rules surrounding long-term disability policies can vary greatly amongst themselves, and also when compared to SSD. If you find yourself unable to work due to a disability, […]
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When you file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits due to an injury or illness you are entitled to a variety of benefits depending on your circumstances. These benefits can pay your medical expenses related to your work-related injuries as well as a portion of your regular weekly salary when you are unable to return […]
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What is Permanent Total Disability? Although the hope is that a work-related accident will result in a quick, full recovery, in some cases, an injured worker is permanently disabled as a result of a work-related injury or illness. When a work-related injury prevents you from returning to any form of gainful employment, you may qualify […]
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What is a Temporary Total Disability (TTD)? Under workers’ compensation benefits, there are many types of disability including temporary total disability, permanent partial disability, and permanent total disability. Temporary total disability describes a work-related injury or illness that renders an employee totally unable to temporarily return to their former position of employment. In other words, […]
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What are Vocational Rehabilitation Services in Ohio? Returning to or maintaining work after an injury in Toledo, Ohio often comes with many obstacles, both physical and practical in nature. The stated purpose of vocational rehabilitation (voc rehab) programs are to help injured workers successfully return to work and sustain employment. Multiple vendors competing for services […]
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