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Three SSI Rule Changes Coming in September 2024
Starting September 30, 2024, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is set to implement three new rules for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) that should help more people qualify for the program and increase monthly payments for some current recipients. Millions of Americans stand to gain from the changes to SSI, which provides cash assistance to approximately …
Can I Get Workers’ Compensation For a Dog Bite at Work?
Dog ownership in America is higher than anywhere else and has increased in recent years. The growing acceptance of dogs in public spaces means that you are more likely to encounter dogs in all walks of life. But most dog attacks happen on the owner’s property or close to it. If your job often involves …
Ohio E-Bike Laws, Accidents, Injuries, and Insurance Issues
You may have noticed a growing number of people riding electric bicycles (e-bikes) recently. You might even have gotten in on the e-bike craze yourself and use one to commute, run errands, or just enjoy a ride around town. Although they look like traditional bicycles, e-bikes have battery-powered motors that can take riders up to …
How Can a Failed Drug Test Affect an Ohio Workers’ Compensation Claim?
Anybody hurt on the job in Ohio should receive workers’ compensation benefits, regardless of how the accident occurred and who was at fault. But there are exceptions to this rule, including instances where the injured employee was under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the accident. Failing a drug test—even for …
Structured Settlements in Injury Cases – How They Work and Benefits
When a client settles a personal injury or workers’ compensation claim, there are different options for receiving the settlement proceeds. One option is a structured settlement. At Graham Law, depending on our client’s situation, we often consider structured settlements. They can be helpful for protecting settlement money paid to a minor child, but adults might …
What Social Security is Doing to Address Overpayments
If you’ve received a larger-than-expected check from Social Security, you’re not alone. The Social Security Administration (SSA) makes billions of dollars in overpayments to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries each year. And while it may be tempting to keep the extra money, SSA will almost certainly seek to reclaim …
Preserving Evidence in Motor Vehicle Accidents – Why Time is of the Essence
Prompt investigation of motor vehicle crashes is crucial for making sure that evidence is retained, witness memories are fresh, and a timely claim can be filed. Time is of the essence in all accident cases, but commercial vehicle crashes can be particularly time-sensitive due to short federal record retention schedules. Waiting too long to initiate …
The Corporate Transparency Act and Ohio Small Businesses
In the coming year, many Ohio small businesses will need to add another task to their compliance checklist as the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) comes into force. Part of the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA), the CTA imposes fresh reporting obligations on corporations, LLC, and other business entities with the aim of identifying shell companies that …