Intelligent, Aggressive Representation For The Injured And Disabled
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...
With the Fourth of July just around the corner, it's a great time to remember and salute our troops and veterans. To join in the fireworks and more, here's a look at some local celebrations:Mobile, AL - Fireworks at Battleship Park. The fireworks display will start at...
The Social Security Administration issued Social Security Ruling (SSR) 11-1p prohibiting the filing of a subsequent application for disability benefits while an appeal is pending. New POMS (Program Operations Manuals Systems) have followed. The POMS generally state...
If you are injured in an automobile collision and in negotiations with the liability insurance carrier for the person who caused your injuries, you need to also communicate with your own underinsured motorist (UIM) carrier. Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist...
Simple answer - it can. Always let your attorney know if you have filed for Social Security disability beneifts in the past. If you previously applied for Social Security Disability Benefits were denied, you can reapply and ask that your previous application be...
Social Security recently changed its policy and no longer discloses the name of the Administrative Law Jude prior to the day of the hearing. How can this affect a claim? Hopefully, the claimant's attorney has built a relationship with the different Administrative Law...
An injured person in auto accident claim will be asked to sign a release agreement with an insurance company if a settlement has been reached. Common clauses in release agreements include "release all other persons or parties" and "indemnify for all liens related to...
With taxes due in only a few short days, it brings to mind an important question: will you have to pay taxes on your Social Security disability benefits?Like so many other things with Social Security, there's no simple yes or no answer. The basic guidelines are as...
When a veteran appeals a rating decision he or she can opt to have a Decision Review Officer (DRO) review the appeal prior to the Board of Veterans Appeals reviews the claim. Sometimes, the DRO will schedule an informal hearing with the veteran to hear the veteran's...