Tag Archives: Disability

Prison Medical Contractors Corizon Health & Corizon LLC Settle Disability Discrimination Lawsuit

Corizon, like many private prison operators and contractors, has been the subject of vigorous litigation for years. Read more detail on Recent Products Liability posts –

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Beware Signing Documents that May Hurt Your New Jersey Disability Discrimination Case Down the Road

In a lot of law blogs and other items that come from lawyers and law firms, you’ll probably hear the admonition, “Any time you are signing any legal document, be sure that you understand everything on that document before you … Continue reading

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New Jersey Appellate Court Reinstates Lawsuit Claiming Disability Discrimination Based on Medical Marijuana Use

New Jersey is among the more than half of all U.S. states that allows the possession and use of small amounts of marijuana for medical purposes, under the supervision of a physician. Recreational use is still prohibited by state law, … Continue reading

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Will My Social Security Disability Benefit Amount Increase If My Condition Worsens?

Social Security Disability is a government program that pays monthly benefits to individuals who become disabled and can no longer work. In order to qualify, the individual must have a disability that is severe enough to prevent  them from working … Continue reading

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Why You Should Avoid Using Labels at Your Social Security Disability Hearing

Most people applying for Social Security disability have some sort of firm diagnosis. For example, if you have back problems, your doctor may have shown you an MRI report documenting a herniated or bulging disc. If you have heart issues … Continue reading

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