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Workers' Compensation vs. Long-Term Disability

Workers’ Compensation vs. Long-Term Disability

When an injury keep you from working, you have a few options for help. Both workers’ compensation and long-term disability insurance can cover wage loss and other costs of living. While there are many benefits to workers’ compensation and long-term disability, there are important differences to note regarding coverage. The Provo, UT attorneys of Flickinger • Boulton • Robson • Weeks would like to compare workers’ compensation and long-term disability so you understand your options following an injury. About Workers’ Compensation Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance carried by employers that protect their employees following an on-the-job-injury. If you

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Social Security Disability vs. Social Security Retirement Benefits

Social Security Disability vs. Social Security Retirement Benefits

After suffering a serious injury, your ability to work may be severely impacted. If your injuries result in disability, you may be eligible for assistance from the Social Security Administration. Social security disability (SSD/SSDI) benefits help with the costs of living when you are unable to work following an accident or illness. Many clients who are curious about disability coverage ask our Provo, UT lawyers how SSD/SSDI differs from social security benefits collected during retirement. The legal team at Flickinger • Boulton • Robson • Weeks will compare these two programs below, noting the basic similarities and differences. About Social

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Workers' Compensation and Injury Statistics

Workers’ Compensation and Injury Statistics

When workers are injured, it’s important that they receive their workers’ compensation benefits to cover medical bills and costs of living. These benefits can mean the difference between dignity and severe hardship while healing. These claims are sometimes denied, which is where the Provo, UT lawyers of Flickinger • Boulton • Robson • Weeks can help. Rather than discuss workers’ compensation appeals and other matters related to the process, we’d like to consider some revealing numbers about work injuries and workers’ compensation benefits. These facts and figures tell a fascinating story about workers across the country. The Extent of Workers’

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Why Do I Need a Social Security Disability Attorney?

Why Do I Need a Social Security Disability Attorney?

Social security disability insurance (SSD/SSDI) can help those unable to work due to injury or disability. Individuals need to apply to receive these benefits, and their claim must be approved by the Social Security Administration. This can be easier said than done since many claims for social security disability benefits are denied and require appeal. The Provo, UT lawyers of Flickinger • Boulton • Robson • Weeks have helped many people who were denied social security disability benefits and needed to go through the appeals process. We’d like to consider why an attorney is helpful for this process, and the

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Workers' Compensation: How Long Does it Take to Receive Benefits?

Workers’ Compensation: How Long Does it Take to Receive Benefits?

After suffering a serious injury at work, many people rely on workers’ compensation benefits to help cover necessities as part of recovery. While these benefits may not be as much as regular work wages, they allow an injured individual to heal without experiencing undue financial burdens in the process. A number of injured workers in the greater Provo, UT area have contacted Flickinger • Boulton • Robson • Weeks asking about delays in their workers’ compensation benefits. Given these questions, we’d like to consider when your workers’ compensation benefits kick in and what you can expect regarding payment schedules and

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Social Security Disability Statistics

Social Security Disability Benefits: Determining Amounts

After suffering a debilitating injury, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI or SSD) may be a crucial part of your recovery or of living in general. These benefits allow people who have been disabled to lead lives of dignity. Sometimes problems arise as people apply for benefits, and disputes may occur concerning the amount owed, whether it’s the monthly payment or backpay due to delays in payment. Our Provo, UT lawyers concerns some of the basics regarding SSDI and the amounts received. This should help you get a handle on how much you’ll receive in benefits and what issues

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Workers' Compensation vs. Personal Injury Claims

Workers’ Compensation vs. Personal Injury Claims

If you have been injured on the job as a result of someone else’s carelessness or another party’s negligence, you have a number of options to consider. Some may file for workers’ compensation benefits to help with recovery. Other may file a personal injury lawsuit to collect damages that resulted from the incident. The injury lawyers at our Provo, UT law firm have advised numerous people to do one of the other in various instances. The lawyers of Flickinger • Boulton • Robson • Weeks want to consider how workers’ comp and personal injury lawsuits work, and the

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Social Security Disability Insurance: Denials and Appeals

Social Security Disability Insurance: Denials and Appeals

Most people who apply for Social Security Disability Insurance are denied on their first attempt. Some estimates suggest that up to 70 percent of applicants are initially denied benefits. Knowing this, you should not feel completely discouraged by the denial. The appeals process is around for a reason, and you should be prepared for what this process entails. The team at our Provo, UT law firm has helped clients without various types of lawsuits and legal issues. Below, we’ll briefly cover some reasons for denied Social Security Disability Insurance claims and offer a broad overview of the appeals

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Social Security Disability Form

Social Security Disability Qualifications

When people suffer from long-term disability, they may have the right to seek disability benefits through social security. There are many requirements that must be met for a person to obtain these benefits, and the filing process can be complicated. At Flickinger • Boulton • Robson • Weeks, our attorneys have experience handling various types of lawsuits that cover all areas of the law. Our experienced disability attorneys can be a great asset when filing for social security disability. We understand the social security disability qualifications that our Provo, UT clients must meet to obtain benefits. Our attorneys will gather

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Workers' Compensation and Injury Statistics

Workers Compensation Benefits: What Does it Cover?

When employees are injured, they typically expect worker’s compensation benefits to kick in and help provide for them while they are out of work. Unfortunately, it is not always that simple. In some cases, a worker’s compensation claim may be denied. Or, even if a claim is approved, the insurance company may withhold or fail to pay some benefits. Employees can work with an experienced workers’ compensation attorney, such as those at Flickinger • Boulton • Robson • Weeks, to protect their rights. There are many types of lawsuits that can be filed in pursuit of financial compensation. Here, we

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Eating Behind The Wheel Can Lead To Car Accidents

Eating Behind The Wheel Can Lead To Car Accidents

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an estimated 391,000 people were injured in distracted driving-related car accidents in 2015. In 2016, 3,450 people were killed in accidents that involved driver distraction. While cellphones are one of the most common reasons why people are distracted today, eating and drinking is also a significant contributing factor to these kinds of crashes. The lawyers at our Provo, UT law firm would like to consider the hazards of eating behind the wheel. We’ll then offer some tips on how to eat and drink safely while you are on a

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Applying Make-up or Grooming While Driving: Dangers of Distraction

Applying Make-up or Grooming While Driving: Dangers of Distraction

While you are behind the wheel of a vehicle, it’s important that you avoid being distracted from the road. Keeping both hands on the wheel and your focus on your surroundings is crucial for preventing accidents and avoiding hazards as they arise. If you are distracted while driving, the risks of a collision are much higher. The team at our Provo, UT law firm has helped countless clients with their lawsuits over car accidents. One potential source of distraction includes applying make-up and grooming while behind the wheel. Let’s consider the dangers of these actions. First let’s put

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