Helping People With Disabilities Nationwide
Despite the best efforts of the Social Security Administration, it still takes a long time to get a hearing in front of an administrative law judge. Many of my clients wait more than two years from starting an application to get to that point. So, they’re...
Working professionals are often eligible for certain benefits because of their income. Over many years of employment, professionals may become eligible for Social Security retirement benefits that can help support them later in life. The Social Security Administration...
People who work in warehouses or manufacturing plants often face significant safety risks, but some are also worried about another risk – Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials making an appearance at their job. For those who are undocumented and those...
Long hours of lifting, twisting or working on an assembly line can slowly wear down your body. You might not notice the impact at first, but over time, the strain can cause pain that makes even simple tasks harder. In Illinois, repetitive strain injuries (RSIs)...
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are an important form of protection for working adults. If illnesses or injuries render people incapable of working, SSDI benefits can help them cover their basic expenses. Professionals who have worked for long...
Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Social Security Administration has offered claimants three options for how to appear for their disability hearings. Prior to 2020, virtually all hearings before an administrative law judge were held in-person, or at...
Receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits can raise important questions about taxes, especially for individuals who are newly navigating a change in income due to disability. If you are hoping to file for SSDI benefits, or you are a new recipient...
Many clients will tell me that they enjoy working, and they loved their last job. Some even think that they could do that previous job, it’s just that they were laid off, or the job moved. While they have medical conditions that affect their ability to work, a bigger...
Employees hurt in major incidents often have immediate protection. They notify management of their injuries and may have to leave their shifts to seek treatment. Professionals hurt in on-the-job incidents often feel relatively confident about their eligibility for...
Disability benefits can help provide a safety net for those who cannot work due to medical challenges. Not all working adults have private or employer-sponsored disability insurance. They may instead rely on federal benefits if they can no longer support their...
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