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HH&K Opening Office in Elmira, New York
We are excited to announce the opening of our new office in Elmira, New York. Our Elmira team are skilled attorneys with extensive experience in workplace related injuries; personal injury including automobile accidents; construction site accidents; and social...
How To Present The Best Evidence At Your Social Security Hearing – Part 4
If you were unsuccessful in your request for reconsideration, you will need to request for a hearing before a Law Judge. In a previous post we told you how to request a hearing and how to prepare for a hearing by securing the best medical evidence. In this post we...
How To Appeal The Initial Determination If Your Benefits Are Denied – Part 3
After you apply for benefits you will receive a written decision either finding that you are disabled or denying the claim. If your initial application has been denied and you want to continue the pursuit of disability benefits, you must file an appeal. There are four...
How To Apply for Disability Benefits – Part 2
Once you have determined what disability programs you are eligible for, the next step is to file an application for disability benefits. You should apply for disability benefits as soon as possible after becoming disabled. It is imperative that you fill out the...
How To Determine What Social Security Benefits You May Qualify For – Part I
If you are no longer able to work due to a physical disability, psychological or mental condition, or combination of impairments, or if you care for a disabled child, you may qualify to receive Social Security benefits. Even if you are currently receiving disability...
How Do You Prove A COVID-19 Exposure is Work Related?
It may seem impossible to prove that you contracted COVID-19 at work because you may not show symptoms or test positive for days or weeks after you were actually exposed. An insurance company may argue that you were just as likely to be exposed running personal...
How Do You Know If You Likely Contracted COVID-19 At Work?
The Workers Compensation Board has indicated that some work environments have a significantly higher exposure risk than others. If you are an employee who is working closely with the public in locations where COVID-19 exposure is documented and are ultimately...
Do You Believe You Contracted COVID-19 While At Work?
If you believe you contracted COVID-19 at work you may be entitled to workers compensation benefits. The Workers Compensation Board has published specific guidance on filing a claim for COVID-19. You should first tell your employer as soon as you are aware or suspect...
Client Alert: Action Needed for SSI Recipients to Receive Child Credit
If you are a Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipient who does not file a tax return, and you have dependent children under the age of 17, you must take action by May 5, 2020 to ensure that you receive the additional $500 Economic Impact Payment per qualifying...
Client Alert: HH&K Update on the Corona Virus (COVID-19)
Dear Clients and Friends: We hope you are all staying safe and well during this ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP (“HH&K”) remains open for business and we are here to help you during this crisis. HH&K continues to implement on-site...