by Law Office of Leslie S. Shaw, A.P.C. | Jun 25, 2019 | Disability Benefits
Facing mounting medical bills in the aftermath of a workplace injury is enough to cause anxiety for any victim. It is a situation that can be exacerbated if the injury left the worker unable to return to work. Workers in San Diego and across California might find...
by Law Office of Leslie S. Shaw, A.P.C. | Oct 4, 2018 | Disability Benefits
Workers in the San Diego construction injury face an endless list of hazards. Sometimes hidden dangers exist that could cause occupational injuries or illnesses with long-term or even debilitating consequences. Fortunately, the state-regulated workers’...
by Law Office of Leslie S. Shaw, A.P.C. | Jul 10, 2018 | Disability Benefits
San Diego workers who suffer debilitating injuries or illnesses that prevent them from returning to work will likely need some financial assistance to support themselves. Those who are still younger than retirement age might be eligible for Social Security Disability...
by Law Office of Leslie S. Shaw, A.P.C. | Apr 5, 2018 | Disability Benefits
A person who was hurt at work or has become disabled may find that his or her income has been reduced. Programs exist that provide disability benefits to individuals who were injured at work and also for those who become disabled through other means. These programs...
by Law Office of Leslie S. Shaw, A.P.C. | Feb 22, 2018 | Disability Benefits
In the era of the side hustle, some people consider working even while they already receive a check, in order to supplement their income. For those receiving disability benefits, many wonder if their checks will be affected if they choose to work while receiving them....
by Law Office of Leslie S. Shaw, A.P.C. | Jan 11, 2018 | Disability Benefits
The new year brings new laws to the Golden State, and workers have reasons to rejoice. Under a new law that went into effect Jan. 1, family leave and disability benefits payments will increase. California workers in small businesses will also have the...
by Law Office of Leslie S. Shaw, A.P.C. | Dec 1, 2017 | Disability Benefits
Over the last seven years, services and funding for Social Security Disability Insurance have changed. Wait times are longer, and the number of cases waiting for a hearing by a judge has risen. Many California residents will need to make a claim for these disability...
by Law Office of Leslie S. Shaw, A.P.C. | Oct 19, 2017 | Disability Benefits
While every person understands the eventuality of his or her own death, not everyone expects a disability. This may be the reason why more people have life insurance policies than disability insurance policies. In California and across the United States, there is...
by Law Office of Leslie S. Shaw, A.P.C. | Oct 5, 2017 | Disability Benefits
A military service person can expect to experience difficulties during his or her time of service. Post-traumatic stress disorder is one such effect, and it is often caused by combat-related events. Another type of trauma commonly experienced by military vets is...
by Law Office of Leslie S. Shaw, A.P.C. | Aug 24, 2017 | Disability Benefits
New parents may be asking themselves, what are my options for time off with my baby? In California, guidelines are already in effect that offer some paid and unpaid leave for new mothers and fathers. These temporary disability benefits are offered to employees based...
