Helping People With Disabilities Nationwide
A diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease can be devastating. There is currently no cure for this progressive neurodegenerative disorder, and you are right to have concerns about your future. Along with approximately 1 million others across the country who have received this...
Developing a serious illness or suffering a disabling injury can quickly turn a person’s life upside down, and the inability to work can set in quickly. While Social Security Disability Insurance benefits can often help qualifying individuals receive financial...
The idea of needing financial assistance from the government does not sit well with many people. Unfortunately, the idea of needing such help often comes with stigma, which could sometimes lead individuals who need Social Security Disability benefits to avoid...
When you’re injured at work, you probably fear for the lost wages you will suffer due to being out of work while you heal. As workers’ compensation attorneys, one of the most common questions we receive is, “Can I get fired for filing a workers’ compensation claim?”...
Workplace safety should never be taken lightly. No matter the size of the company or the field of work, employers have an ethical and legal obligation to provide a safe work environment for their employees. From complying with OSHA regulations to conducting regular...
It’s now been well over a year since the Social Security Administration closed its hearing offices due to the Covid-19 pandemic and began holding all hearings over the phone or video, and there’s still no clear timetable for when in-person hearings will resume....
More than a year into the Covid-19 pandemic, one phenomenon that continues to be overlooked by many people is so-called “long haul Covid.” There’s no specific definition for what exactly constitutes long haul Covid, and it’s unclear even how many people experience it....
Living with a disability can mean different things for different people. Some individuals may have a disability that affects their lives but that can be managed with certain accommodations, particularly in the workplace. Unfortunately, others may experience disabling...
A consultative examination is a medical or psychological exam that the Disability Determination Service (DDS) will request an individual undergo. A consultative exam essentially allows the individual applying for Social Security to provide more information and context...
A “PERC” interview happens once an individual has been approved for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. PERC stands for “pre-effectuation review conference.” It is important to note that a PERC interview only takes place when only SSI benefits are awarded; it...
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