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Social Security COLA: Payments To Increase 8.7% in 2023

Nov 9, 2022 - Social Security Disability

Social Security recipients, including those who receive Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), can expect to see their benefit payments increase nearly 9% next year based on a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The 8.7% Social Security COLA for 2023 is higher than the 2022 adjustment and the highest since 1981. It reflects the … Continue reading “Social Security COLA: Payments To Increase 8.7% in 2023”

Multi-Vehicle Car Accidents and How Fault is Determined

Oct 26, 2022 - Accident Law, Personal Injury

Human error is the cause of nearly all motor vehicle crashes. In traffic, driver mistakes can compound and lead to multi-vehicle car accidents that make it difficult to determine exactly how the crash started and who’s to blame. Untangling the web of fault in a multi-car crash can involve a lot of finger-pointing, conflicting stories, … Continue reading “Multi-Vehicle Car Accidents and How Fault is Determined”

Biden’s Federal Marijuana Pardon and What It Means for Ohio

Oct 15, 2022 - Criminal Defense Law

President Biden recently announced that he is taking executive action to pardon those convicted of simple marijuana possession under federal law. Biden also called on state governors to take similar action and erase state-level offenses for simple marijuana possession. Although recreational marijuana remains illegal in Ohio, 30 cities across the state have decriminalized cannabis. Ohio … Continue reading “Biden’s Federal Marijuana Pardon and What It Means for Ohio”

Paraquat Lawsuits: Parkinson’s Patients Could Qualify For Legal Action

Sep 7, 2022 - Consumer Lawsuits, Personal Injury

A popular weedkiller linked to Parkinson’s disease is the subject of thousands of lawsuits across the country. Paraquat is so toxic that one sip can kill, and the EPA tightly regulates its use. However, a growing body of evidence suggests that paraquat can also damage cells in the brain and might lead to Parkinson’s disease. … Continue reading “Paraquat Lawsuits: Parkinson’s Patients Could Qualify For Legal Action”

SSI Benefits For Minors – And What Happens When They Turn 18

Aug 25, 2022 - Social Security Disability

Disabled children up to age 18 may qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits from Social Security if they meet certain disability and financial requirements. Once they turn 18, children receiving SSI are subject to a redetermination of disability according to adult standards. Because Social Security defines “disabled” differently for children and adults, the redetermination … Continue reading “SSI Benefits For Minors – And What Happens When They Turn 18”

Ohio Armed Teacher Law Permits School Staff to Carry a Firearm

Jul 19, 2022 - Criminal Defense Law

Governor Mike DeWine has signed legislation that could allow teachers and other school employees to carry guns after receiving 24 hours of training. Under the new law, the decision to arm school personnel will be made by local school boards, which will have the ability to create gun training plans that have to meet certain … Continue reading “Ohio Armed Teacher Law Permits School Staff to Carry a Firearm”

 
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