DIY Social Security Disability Every year thousands of applications for Social Security Disability are filed and many of those applications don’t need the assistance of an attorney or a representative in order to be successful. However, several things must be considered when setting out to handle your own Social Security Disability case. When Should I more »
You worked all your life but when your physical or mental condition had gotten to the point where you could no longer work, you applied for Social Security Disability. But, once you were awarded your benefits are they safe from further review by the Social Security Administration? The answer is no. The Social Security Administration more »
It’s 2016 and we have the world at our fingertips. According to comScore, an estimated 187 million Americans now own a smart phone, which represents approximately 77% of the population. Wi-fi is readily available at seemingly every turn and you can use Google to find information on virtually any topic. When someone has been injured more »
For more than 30 years, The Lawyers of Brown & Roberto have been fighting for those who have been injured in car accidents or on the job, or who have been denied the benefits that they deserve. During that time, a client-centered approach to the practice of law and exemplary customer service has become our more »
There are two main types of social security benefits available: Social Security Disability Insurance (Title 2) and Supplemental Security Income (Title 16). Both programs provide medical coverage for those who qualify. It is important to note that only those who have worked and paid taxes long enough to be insured for disability are eligible for more »
Supplemental Security Income or SSI is a benefit program for people with low income and limited resources. Children with disabilities may also qualify for SSI benefits. Unlike Social Security Disability, there is no work history requirement and the applicant does not have to have paid into Social Security. The Lawyers of Brown & Roberto help more »
Social Security Disability (SSD or SSDI) includes survivor benefits for widows and widowers. If you are a disabled widow or widower of a person who received SSD benefits, you may be entitled to their disability benefits. Who Is Eligible for Disabled Widow or Widower Benefits? As a widow or widower of a SSD recipient, you may more »
To be eligible for disability benefits, a person must be unable to engage in what is known as substantial gainful activity or SGA. A person who is earning more than a certain monthly amount is ordinarily considered to be engaging in SGA. The amount of monthly earnings considered as SGA depends on the nature of more »
Sometimes an injury at work means more than just taking some time off to recuperate. Perhaps your work-related injury has permanently affected your ability to work. If this is the case, you may be due more than just simple Workers Compensation benefits, you may also have rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Americans more »
The Social Security Act defines “disability” as the inability to engage in substantial gainful activity by reason of a medical determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death, or has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than twelve months. There are several more »
