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Lumbar Radiculopathy Workers’ Comp Settlement Guide

July 24, 2026

You’re probably reading this because the pain didn’t stay in your back. It started there, then moved down the leg, into the calf, maybe even the foot, and now you’re trying to work through a…

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Does Debt Transfer To Kids? (Georgia Guide 2026)

July 22, 2026

Generally, you are not personally responsible for your parent’s debt. The debt doesn’t just disappear, though, it is usually handled by the deceased person’s estate before any inheritance is passed on. A common call sounds…

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Negotiating With Creditors After Chapter 13 Dismissal

July 20, 2026

The dismissal notice shows up, and you read one line before your mind jumps straight to the mortgage, the car, the paycheck, and the phone calls you thought had finally stopped. That reaction is normal.…

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Do You Get Back Pay For VA Disability Appeal?

July 18, 2026

Yes. If you win a VA disability appeal, you generally receive a lump-sum back pay award for the full waiting period from your effective date to the final approval date, and average successful appeal outcomes…

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Stay Calm During Bankruptcy with These Tips

Bankruptcy can be an incredibly stressful experience. Here are a few proven ways to reduce your stress, stay calm and complete the bankruptcy proceedings successfully – and maybe even with a smile on your face….

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Do I Need a Social Security Attorney?

Have you wondered whether it’s really necessary to have a lawyer help you file for disability? Many disabled people have considerable experience with the bureaucracies of public assistance; if you’re familiar with the process of…

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How does Social Security Decide that You Get Disability?

The process of applying for Social Security Disability Insurance is not a straightforward one. Each person’s application for benefits is reviewed according to the subjective beliefs and impressions of the medical consultants and examiners who…

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Can I Get my Possessions Back after I file for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

The decision to file for bankruptcy is never easy. People who are months behind in car payments, mortgage payments, owe back taxes, or other, similar financial hardships may find that filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy…

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Are All Student Loans Treated the Same in Bankruptcy?

Graduating from college can be an overwhelming time in anyone’s life. You’ve reached a major milestone — earning your degree. But even as you celebrate your achievement, worry lurks. Will you be able to support…

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What President Obama is Doing about Student Loans

On March 10, 2015, President Obama signed a Student Bill of Rights, and in a signing ceremony at Georgia Tech University he explained the ways in which this bill will ease the pressures of student…

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Improve Your Credit Score with These Tips

Choosing to file bankruptcy is a big step, and you may find that it’s a step you don’t have to take. The legal team at Morgan & Morgan is here to stand by you and…

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Bankruptcy and Income Taxes – Everything You Need to Know

It’s income tax season again, and you may be wondering what happens when it’s time to file income tax in the midst of a bankruptcy proceeding. Many of our clients also have questions about whether…

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Should I Dip Into My Social Security Fund Prematurely?

The earlier you start taking Social Security benefits, the less money you will receive in your annual benefit. This truth is reiterated time and again as individuals get closer to retirement, and many senior citizens…

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Expecting a Workers' Compensation Audit? Get Prepared with a Morgan & Morgan Lawyer

Workers’ compensation audits are a routine part of having workers’ compensation insurance. They verify your business’s operations and update your policy information to include changes in operations, new or closed business locations and any new…

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