Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is an important federal safety net. All workers, even people who are self-employed, pay into Social Security via taxes. Later, they may be able to make a claim against the credits they've accrued if they get hurt on the job...
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St. Cloud Minnesota Legal Blog
These are 3 of the most common brain injuries in collisions
Among the most common injuries that can occur due to a car crash is a brain injury. Brain injuries are devastating injuries that may have a significant impact on a victim of a collision. The injury could be mild, moderate or acute with lasting symptoms. Out of the...
Are you struggling emotionally during divorce?
Divorce can be one of the most difficult periods of a person's life. This is because you have to part ways with the version of your future that you had in your mind. For many years, it's likely that you took for granted that you will spend the rest of your life with...
Discrimination against pregnant workers is against the law
Many women in Minnesota continue to work while they are pregnant. Some women work for their entire pregnancy while others may only be able to continue working for part of their pregnancy. Either way, employment law expressly forbids employers from discriminating...
The often-overlooked dangers of rural driving
Driving is a big part of life in rural Minnesota. Everything is more spread out, and drivers log many more miles than their urban counterparts. For the most part, drivers in Greater Minnesota don't have to deal with traffic jams, confusing interchanges, crowded...
5 tips for making divorce less messy
When many people think of divorce, they envision lengthy court proceedings that span months or years, slowly draining the resources of both parties. Fortunately, that doesn't have to be the case. There are many paths to resolving divorce without a bitter (and...
Are you planning to disinherit a child?
For some, creating an estate plan is a way of dividing assets to ensure every heir receives a fair and equal share. Many plan their estates this way because they feel their children are deserving, and others simply want to prevent disputes and hard feelings among...
Planning your financial future after a divorce
If you are thinking about filing for divorce after the New Year, you know that you have a difficult road ahead. No matter how amicable you and your soon-to-be-ex-spouse may be, it will be a process that will bring significant financial changes to your life. This is...
Consider a trust if disinheriting a child
For some people, estate planning can prove more difficult than it may for others. You may find this to be the case if you have family relationships that have become fractured over time. You may, for example, have certain concerns about leaving part or all of your...
Seniors, watch out for these spring hazards
The warmer temperatures and sunshine that spring brings is sure to get you out of your home more. Being out in the fresh air is good for your physical and mental health. Unfortunately, the outdoors carries a risk of harm. If you are a senior, you especially want to be...