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Workers’ Comp Dragging Out Medical Treatment? (Do This)

June 17, 2025

Dealing with a work injury is hard enough. But when your workers’ comp claim starts dragging out your medical treatment, it can feel like you’re stuck in limbo – waiting, frustrated, and in pain. Unfortunately,…

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Why Do Employers Hate Workers’ Comp?

June 8, 2025

Ask most business owners about workers’ comp, and you’ll probably get a sigh or a groan. It’s one of those things that’s supposed to help – but for a lot of employers, it just feels…

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Can Chime Be Garnished?

May 22, 2025

So you’ve got a Chime account and you’re wondering if it can be garnished. Totally fair question. Chime is digital, it’s easy to use, and it feels kind of separate from traditional banks. But if…

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Can I Sue Workers’ Comp For Negligence?

May 15, 2025

Getting hurt at work can turn your whole life upside down. One day you’re clocking in like normal, and the next, you’re dealing with doctors, paperwork, missed paychecks, and a whole lot of stress. And…

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| January 20, 2025

Can Your Social Security Benefits Be Garnished in Georgia?

If you’re struggling with debt, you might be asking: Can Social Security benefits be garnished in Georgia? In Georgia, Social Security benefits are generally protected from garnishment by private creditors, but can be garnished for unpaid…

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, , , | September 1, 2017

My only income is Social Security. Should I still consider bankruptcy?

We often meet with people with debt problems whose only income is Social Security benefits.  In some cases, they are “judgment proof”.  That is, there is no way for their creditors to collect.  Other than…

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| July 11, 2017

Can I file for Social Security Disability even if I’m still working?

This is a question we hear virtually every day.  Many people believe they could qualify for disability, but are afraid to leave their job and take a chance on pursuing a claim.  Here’s the reality….

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, | July 7, 2017

I’ve been denied Social Security Disability benefits before. Can I file a new claim?

  Even if you have been previously denied disability benefits, you can file a new claim.  To receive Social Security Disability benefits, though, you must not only prove disability, you must meet the earnings requirement….

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| February 29, 2016

What a Social Security Disability Denial Means

If you’ve recently received a notice of denial for your Social Security Disability claim, then you’re not alone; in fact, it’s estimated that initial claims have a denial rate of around 65 percent. So, what…

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| December 18, 2015

Time Frame for Social Security Benefits

In an ideal world, people with disabilities would receive immediate support, but the modern world is far from ideal. If you are applying for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits, the following steps may take you…

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| December 10, 2015

Caring for Children: Social Security Benefits in Georgia

Social Security helps those in need, but determining who is in need can be difficult, especially when the person in question is a child. Disabilities make it difficult for children to study or work, but…

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| November 30, 2015

What is the Ticket to Work Program?

When you are a person living on social security disability, it’s hard to see if you can work again without risking losing your benefits. With the Ticket to Work program, you sign up voluntarily. If…

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| November 24, 2015

Social Security Disability Rules Specific to Georgia

If you are applying for social security in Athens, Georgia, you start by calling your local social security office and setting up a disability. Approximately 70 percent of the people that apply for disability benefits…

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| November 13, 2015

Veterans: Check on Social Security Disability Benefits

There’s no doubt that we, as Americans, owe a lasting debt of gratitude to our military veterans. As we celebrate Veterans Day, we are reminded that some of those who donned the uniform suffered irreparable…

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