Intelligent, Aggressive Representation For The Injured And Disabled
I recently received a favorable decision where a client had been involved in a traumatic auto accident resulting in a below-the-knee amputation. As with most cases in Mobile, her case took over a year from start to finish. During that time, a lot had changed in...
I recently received a Remand Notice from the Appeals Council remanding a case to the Administrative Law Judge. A few months ago, someone walked into my office with an Unfavorable Decision she recently received from an Administrative Law Judge. She had filed a claim...
From start to finish, Social Security Disability claims can take up to two years in Mobile. Unfortunately, during this time it is possible for a claimant to pass away. But what happens to his or her claim if this happens? Underpayments in disability claims follow very...
Our firm handles a lot of Children's Supplemental Security Income cases. One of the most common impairments that I see is asthma. Like ADHD cases, children's asthma cases can be hard to win. This is because it is not enough to simply have a diagnosis of asthma. Social...
In adult Social Security disability and Supplement Security Income cases, prior relevant work plays an important role. In order to receive disability benefits, the burden is on you to prove that you cannot return to any of the relevant work you have done in the past....
Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income cases often end up being heard by an Administrative Law Judge. An Administrative Law Judge will hear your testimony, review the documents in your record, often consult a vocational expert, and occasionally...
It depends. If you are a widow or widower who is 60 years old, you may be able to collect a monthly payment based on your spouse's earning record. This depends on whether your spouse paid enough into the Social Security program. If both you and your spouse worked, you...
It is fairly common for Social Security disability claimants to also have workers' compensation claims. If you have a pending workers' compensation claim or a recent workers' compensation settlement, it is important to know that the money you received due to workers'...
Most people who apply for Social Security Disability are alleging that they are disabled and will continue to be unable to work for an indefinite amount of time. However, here in Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi, it is not uncommon for a Social Security disability or...
If children meet the requirements for disability benefits, they may medically qualify to receive Supplemental Security Income benefits each month. I handle a lot of children's cases including those that involve children who have mental impairments such as ADHD,...