Archive for the ‘Disability Law’ Category

Can you Collect Social Security Disability Benefits for Chronic Pain?

Can you Collect Social Security Disability Benefits for Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is defined as “pain that persists or progresses over a long period”. Often the pain does not respond to medical treatment. Chronic pain is not in itself a disability. It is caused by an illness or an injury. It may be difficult even for doctors to determine what…

How an Attorney Can Help Pursue Your Social Security Disability Claim Following a Denial

Pursue Your Social Security Disability Claim Following a Denial

Without the help of a Social Security Disability lawyer, you are far more likely to have your SSD claim denied. According to Social Security’s own statistics, between the years 2003 and 2017, the highest approval percentage for first time disability applicants was 41.04 percent and the lowest was 31.96. For…

How a Back Injury can lead to Permanent Disability

Back Pain and Disability

Back injuries can cause a tremendous amount of pain and eventually disability. You might have a herniated disc, arthritis, or spinal disorders. Back injuries that affect your quality of life could qualify for disability benefits. If you have a serious back injury and another party was negligent, you should contact…

Obtaining Disability Following a Debilitating Car Accident

How to get disability after a car accident

After a car accident many fears may be running through your mind. How will you pay your bills? How can you pay your rent? What will happen to your family? If you are injured in an auto accident, you can collect short and long term disability insurance. An attorney can…

How to Navigate the Social Security Disability Reconsideration Process

So you applied for social security disability benefits, but your claim was denied. You know you’re entitled to benefits, though, and you’re wondering if there’s anything you can do to secure them. Luckily, the answer is yes. You can appeal the denial of your benefits and make a request for…

Do I need an Attorney for my Social Security Disability (SSI) Case?

The road to obtaining Social Security Disability benefits is known for being long and hard. The documents to be filed are complicated, the supplemental documents requested can be hard to obtain and the majority of claims get denied initially. Attorneys that specialize in navigating the complicated web of procedures in…