Intelligent, Aggressive Representation For The Injured And Disabled
Blue-collar workers often feel a deep sense of pride over how they work for a living. Many of them work for years in physically-demanding careers and might never take any significant leave of absence even when they feel sick or develop injuries. Unfortunately, even...
If you are an employed professional, it's crucial to be aware of the eligibility criteria for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) in the event that you experience a temporarily or permanently disabling medical condition. One often overlooked but essential...
I am frequently asked by clients how much they will receive for their Social Security benefits as well as how Social Security determines the amount of their benefit. Social Security disability benefits are based on the amount of income on which the individual has paid...
On October 12, 2023, the Social Security Administration announced a 3.2% benefit increase for 2024. This cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is substantially smaller than last year’s COLA which saw a benefit increase of 8.7%, the biggest COLA in more than 40 years....
The decision to apply for disability benefits can be a humbling one. Most working people prize their sense of independence and loathe the idea of relying on benefits instead of working. Quite a few people continue working when they could retire or refuse to call in...
The Social Security Administrations Fiscal year just ended, and the numbers are not looking good for those filing for disability. In 2021, in the middle of a pandemic and with Social Security offices still closed, the average processing times for Alabama at the...
For the past 3 years, the annual requirement to renew Medicaid coverage was paused because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Medicaid referred to this exception as the “continuous enrollment condition.” However, this condition has now ended and states are resuming Medicaid...
Many people faced with disabilities wonder if later, should their condition improve, or they are offered a good opportunity, can they work? That is a good question and Social Security has programs in place to help people get back in the work force if they are able....
The Commissioner of Social Security announced on August 14, 2022, twelve new conditions that have been added to the list of conditions for the Compassionate Allowance program. Each year different conditions are usually added. If you have filed a claim and note your...
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a vital program that provides financial support to people who are unable to work due to any combination of mental or physical disabilities. Unfortunately, there are misconceptions surrounding SSDI that paint it as a...