If you are living in Louisiana and you are a disabled person, became disabled or suffering from physical or mental impairment that hinders your ability to work, then you may be qualified to receive Social Security Disability benefits from the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or the Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Both the SSDI and…
If you are considering bankruptcy, you may already have a lot of questions. It is not unusual that most people who file for bankruptcy want to avoid unnecessary stress, and you can do so by consulting a local law firm that specializes in bankruptcy proceedings. This article is intended to give you an overview of…
Louisiana has a Social Security Administration (SSA) that receives millions of Social Security Disability claims every year. The rate of being granted social security claim is very low because only about 40% are granted in the SSA office. Also, it usually takes more than a year before you get disability payments because the appeal process…
Bankruptcy is a legal process for an overwhelmed or insolvent debtor who cannot pay his debts so that he will have an opportunity for a fresh start. Bankruptcy laws have different types of bankruptcy. One of the most common is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy where your properties will be liquidated by the bankruptcy trustee to pay…
Louisiana grants benefits from Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to people that have disabilities, physical, mental, or medical, that hinder their ability to work. The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers both the SSDI benefits and SSI benefits but in Louisiana, a separate agency will decide if you are qualified such…
A “person with disability” is defined as an individual with any physical, developmental, or mental condition that limits his or her ability to do certain activities and to interact with other people. The disability may be acquired from birth, work-related accident, or traumatic injury. It is considered an impairment of the body or mind that…
Filing bankruptcy is when a person declares himself to be unable to pay his debts. It is a legal proceeding that enables insolvent persons to have a fresh start and is a legal right under federal law. As such, anyone can avail of this kind of remedy. Filing for bankruptcy gives you protection such as…
Wage Garnishment Overview Wage garnishment is a way for creditors to collect any debt you’ve incurred. Whoever handles your paycheck has to withhold some amount from your income. Your employer will send this amount to your creditors. The process is repeated until you pay back the amount you owe. Federal law places a limit on…
Many people are discouraged from filing for bankruptcy because of how much it tanks their credit score. However, there are plenty of easy and reliable ways to build up your score. Bankruptcy protection is one of the few rights Americans have to give them a fresh start at a secure financial future. Even after bankruptcy,…
People with disabilities, serious physical or mental impairments, or severe medical conditions experience a lot of difficulties throughout their lives. Whether full or partial disability, it has a great impact on the life of a disabled person. It is never easy to adapt to changes, but there are various ways on how to overcome the…
