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Did You Know?    
 
 
Alzheimer's Disease is a disability
A progressive, irreversible disease characterized by degeneration of the brain cells and serve loss of memory, causing the individual to become dysfunctional and dependent upon others for basic living needs.

 

As defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO), a disability (resulting from an impairment) is a restriction or lack of ability to perform an activity in the manner or within the range considered normal for a human being. Disability refers to the temporary or long-term reduction of a person's capacity to function.

Are you currently seeking legal information regarding New Mexico disability laws or New Mexico social security laws? If so, contact one of our experienced New Mexico disability attorneys or New Mexico social security attorneys today!

Any disabled person in New Mexico unable to perform functions he or she has performed prior to a personal injury or an accident is liable to collect disability compensation. Disability compensation benefits are payments from public or private funds to a disabled person who cannot work, such as social security or workers’ compensation benefits.

 
Disability Occupational by Category of I    
 
 
Disability Occupational Illnesses Incidence rates per 10,000 full-time workers in New Mexico
Skin Diseases 0.8
Dust Diseases 0.1
Respiratory Conditions 3.8
Poisoning 0.3
Physical Agents 0.9
Repeated Trauma 8.2
All Other 1.3

Source: CDC state health profiles occupational Disability
 

Living with a disability in New Mexico is tough. Doing simple tasks like getting out of bed, or taking your children to school can be painful and take extra amounts of time to do. But when an employer or the government fails to take the necessary steps of following the Americans with Disabilities Act, you might not be able to take care of your business. That's where a New Mexico disability lawyer can help.

In 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed to prohibit any kind of disability discrimination in work environments. This legislature has helped thousands of Americans living with disability to obtain employment and assist those with disabilities have access to the same services as people without disabilities.

Topics and Issues related to New Mexico Disability include:

  • Worker's Compensation
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Social Security
  • Disability Benefits
  • OSHA
  • Temporary Disability

Our New Mexico disability lawyers can file your claim in court and sue the government to make sure they provide all disabled people with the proper access to all its buildings and services. Disability lawsuits can also force private businesses to comply with all ADA requirements.

With the help of a New Mexico disability lawyer or a New Mexico social security lawyer, you might be able to help make your life a little easier.

Are you currently seeking legal information regarding New Mexico disability laws or New Mexico social security laws? If so, contact one of our experienced New Mexico disability lawyers or New Mexico social security lawyers today!

 
New Mexico Audio & Video    
 
  What Defines 'Disabled'?
AUDIO, RM, 44Kbps, 3:38, 7/7/2005

Janeal Lee found her title of Ms. Wheelchair Wisconsin rescinded when the pageant's organizers decided that she isn't disabled enough. Lee has muscular dystrophy and primarily uses a scooter to get around, but she is able to stand. Commentator Lennard Davis says the pageant's decision is wrong, and that definitions of disability need to become less stereotypical.
Source: NPR
 
 
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Medicaid Information for New Mexico
Website: Department of Human Services of New Mexico website. View contact information of all states/territories. Problems with contact information? .
NEW MEXICO TAP PRESENTATION
New Mexico submitted its CHIP application to HCFA on May 19, 1998 and, ... New Mexico originally proposed a premium of $15 per month per family for f

 

 

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Latest news about Disability cases in New Mexico and nationwide:

Bill To Improve Medical Access For People With Disabilities
Senator Tom Harkin today introduced legislation to establish accessibility standards for medical diagnostic equipment and create wellness grants to...
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Aetna To Announce Second Quarter 2006 Results
Aetna (NYSE: AET) announced today that its second quarter 2006 results will be made public on Thursday, July 27, at 6:00 a.m. ET, and that the seco...
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HHS Awards Additional $9 Million to Help States Develop Aging and Disability Resource Centers
HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson today announced 12 grants totaling nearly $9 million to support state efforts to create "one stop" centers to help ...
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Today's Terms

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Definition:
Certification by a state as a licensed clinical social worker. Such licensure often requires at least two years experience with a direct client caseload under supervision.

Indexing

Definition:
Indexing is designed to provide some protection against inflation. After the first year of disability, a disabled employee's pre-disability earnings are usually increased (or indexed) by a certain percentage on an annual basis.

Benefit Percentage

Definition:
The benefit payable is usually determined as a percentage of the insured's pre-disability income up to an overall maximum benefit amount.

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Topics Related to Disability:

  • Spinal Cord Injuries
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  • Vision Injuries
  • Access to Public Accommodations

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New Mexico Disability Attorney

 
If you live in the following cities and need an Disability attorney you should contact our Disability Attorney as soon as possible:

  • Alamogordo
  • Albuquerque
  • Anthony
  • Artesia
  • Aztec
  • Belen
  • Carlsbad
  • Clovis
  • Deming
  • Edgewood
  • Espanola
  • Farmington
  • Gallup
  • Hobbs
  • Las Cruces
  • Las Vegas
  • Los Alamos
  • Los Lunas
  • Portales
  • Rio Rancho
  • Roswell
  • Santa Fe
  • Shiprock
  • Silver City
  • Taos
 


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