Bethany K. Laurence
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Illinois Workers' Comp: Injured Workers' Rights to Permanent Disability Payments
If you suffered a work injury in Illinois and have not recovered completely from the injury or illness, you may be eligible for permanent disability benefits through the Illinois workers’ compensation system.
Can I Get a Lawyer for Free in a Workers' Comp Case?
If you win your workers' comp case, you'll almost always have to pay your lawyer a small percentage of the permanent disability award you receive from the insurance company.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Workers' Comp
Find out how workers compensation works for PTSD's and if a lawyer may be required to file a claim for benefits.
Can People on Disability Still Get Their Stimulus Checks in 2025?
Congress approved a third stimulus check for individuals as part of the COVID-19 relief effort.
Social Security Disability Backpay (Past-Due Benefits)
When you applied for disability and when your disability began dictate how much backpay you'll get.
How to Get Social Security Disability for Scleroderma
If scleroderma makes it hard for you to walk or use your hands, you're likely to qualify for disability benefits.
How Long Do You Have to Be Disabled Before You Can Get Disability Benefits?
You don't have to be disabled for any length of time before you apply for disability benefits, but there is a five-month waiting period to receive SSDI payments.
Getting Disability Benefits for Essential Tremor
If a benign essential tremor severely affects your ability to use your hands, you should be able to get disability benefits.
Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIAs) Rarely Qualify for Social Security Disability
TIAs rarely qualify someone for Social Security disability benefits, but it's possible in some cases.
Social Security Disability for Bell's Palsy
Bell's Palsy that has caused severe and lasting nerve damage may make an applicant eligible for disability.
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