Intelligent, Aggressive Representation For The Injured And Disabled
Whether a person receives earned or unearned income can make a difference in whether they can receive Supplemental Security Income. This is because a person’s income also determines if they are eligible for SSI. If a person’s income is more than the maximum benefit...
A meningitis outbreak has been the leading news story for the past few weeks as more and more people have become infected. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed that over 14,000 patients in 23 states have been injected with tainted pain...
When someone files a claim for Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits or for Supplemental Security Income, they are claiming they are disabled and cannot work. Disability is defined as the “inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an urgent advisory warning for serious complications related to transvaginal mesh and bladder slings. The FDA has stated that between 2008 and 2010 there have been thousands of injuries related to the mesh used in...
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and other popular social sites have long established themselves as a medium to keep in touch with friends and family regarding your life’s status. However, they can also be a sneaky tool used by insurance companies to undermine...
Recently the Washington Times reported that the Social Security Administration has directed its Administrative Law Judges not to consider social media when determining whether a claimant is disabled. This means that the ALJ is not supposed to try to find the claimant...
You lawyer helps provide invaluable advice about your potential legal claim from the first through final meetings. You personal injury lawyer will educate you about the law, frame your claim as it is presented to the adjuster and, if your claim cannot be resolved...
One of the questions I am often asked is "what do I do once my health insurance runs out?" Usually it is from a client who was able to keep their insurance for a few months after they stopped working. They know that they will probably not be able to continue seeing...
Most cases for disability are decided based on strength and postural limitations. How much can a person lift and carry? How long can a person sit, stand, or walk? Can the person bend, crouch, crawl, or stoop? Once the Administrative Law Judge determines a claimant's...
Documentation is crucial to establishing a successful personal injury claim. A person injured through the negligence of another, or while working on the job, can help a possible legal claim they may have by keeping detailed and accurate records.A good guideline to...