When you have battled your workers compensation case, and you have won your award, you can almost be sure that you won't pocket the whole check. Different things can reduce the amount you eventually receive; some are inevitable while others depend on the circumstances of your case. Here are three examples of these factors:
SSA Offsets and Taxation
Generally, workers compensation benefits aren't taxable either by state or federal governments, but there are exceptions to this rule.
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Medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Malpractice that doesn't have lethal consequences can severely impact the quality of your life. Filing a medical malpractice lawsuit is your best option for getting some resolution to the situation, but what if you only suspect that your healthcare provider may be negligent but have no definitive proof? Following are five strategies that can help you succeed in the event that filing a medical malpractice lawsuit becomes necessary.
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If you have finally found your dream home and are now in the process of completing the purchase, you may be surprised when you realize the virtual mountain of paperwork that is needed to accomplish this endeavor. This is a situation that involves both a real estate purchase, and, in most cases, a financial issue that involves a mortgage loan. These two facets can work together to create a confusing mass of documentation for the home buyer.
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If you're in the process of purchasing a piece of commercial property, you're making a great decision. Whether you decide to run your business out of the facility or rent it out to another company it's a great way for you to either further your own enterprise or profit by leasing to someone else. However, if you're not accustomed to the commercial buying process, you may not understand some of the pitfalls that can come along with it.
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The fact that you are behind bars doesn't mean that you can't have visitation rights for your kid if you are separated from their parent. However, you will have to prove why you should have this right just as you would if you were free. Here are three factors that may determine your case:
Distance to Prison
You aren't likely to get visitation rights if you are incarcerated far from the child's current home.
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