Helping People With Disabilities Nationwide
Can You Get Disability Benefits Living Abroad? A surprisingly common question in disability law is whether it’s possible to get disability benefits if you live outside of the United States. The general answer is that yes, that’s possible in most cases, but there are...
In Minnesota, teachers who get injured or sick while on their jobs can seek financial support for their medical treatments through their workers’ comp insurance. By reporting their workplace accident to their employer and filing a claim form, they can work towards...
It only happens in a small percentage of hearings, but my favorites are of course the ones where the judge says my client is going to be awarded disability benefits. It’s the best case scenario in a long and difficult process, and I wish it meant that my clients could...
If you’ve received a denial or two from Social Security, you may find a section that states you’re not disabled because you have “transferable skills” to other types of work. The transferable skills issue is one of the most more complicated and frustrating aspects of...
An unexpected notice for an independent medical exam may feel unsettling. You may receive this request while medical care or wage benefits remain under review. The exam does not replace your treating doctor. It can add another medical opinion to your Minnesota...
An injury at work raises immediate questions about medical care. One of the questions that often comes up is: Do you get to pick your own doctor? Learning about what your options are might make a difference in the type of care you receive. When your employer might...
Turning 50 is often a milestone for your career and family, but if a health condition keeps you from working, it becomes a major legal milestone as well. For many workers, this age represents a shift in how the Social Security Administration, or SSA, evaluates your...
By far, the most common question I get as a disability attorney is whether you’re allowed to work, and how much you can work after filing for disability. And like many legal questions, that’s a tricky one. The short answer is that Social Security looks at whether...
The last few months had disability attorneys on edge that the Trump administration was going to institute rule changes that would have made it significantly more difficult for many people to get approved for disability – and potentially stop benefits for thousands...
Modular construction offers speed and efficiency, but it also brings unique safety risks. Large prefabricated pieces arrive ready to assemble, which reduces time on-site but creates challenges that can put workers at risk. Understanding these dangers helps highlight...
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