Can You Get Kicked Off of Social Security Disability?
In the majority of cases, claimants of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits or Supplemental Security Insurance (SSI) will receive these benefits for many years, even decades. Any disruption of these benefits when they are desperately needed can be devastating, but there may be times when your benefits can be pulled, such as in the…
Read MoreWrongful Death Claims vs. Survival Actions
When a family loses a loved one due to the negligence of another party, they suffer grief that is often unexplainable. In addition to pain, the loved one’s passing can bring about a difficult financial situation for the surviving family members. These difficulties can include unpaid medical bills, a major loss of income, and funeral…
Read MoreWhy Do You Need an Injury Lawyer If You’re Injured in a Car Accident?
Do you really need an injury lawyer to help you settle your insurance claim in the aftermath of a car accident? You may have considered simply negotiating on your own and “saving” on lawyer fees. However, if you think you can achieve the same results or at least come out ahead without the benefit of…
Read MoreUnderstanding and Diagnosing Neonatal Brain Injuries
When a child suffers brain damage during pregnancy or birth, they can experience lifelong disability and severe injuries. Often, brain and birth injuries occur due to a lack of oxygen to the fetus, causing destruction of brain cells. Brain damage can be severe or mild, sometimes necessitating full-time medical care. Many parents of newborns with…
Read MoreReckless and Dangerous Drivers on the Roadways
While it is true that the coronavirus caused a significant decrease in the number of car accidents nationwide, there has also been an increase in the number of reckless and dangerous drivers on the nation’s roadways and highways. As a result, the severity of wrecks is increasing. Many drivers have been traveling at speeds much…
Read MoreHigh Pressure Sales Tactics Lead to False Imprisonment Allegation
Ms. Schlehuber has filed a lawsuit against Al Packer’s White Marsh Ford in Baltimore County Circuit Court, claiming the dealership held her and her 3-year-old grandson against their will. Ms. Schlehuber’s lawsuit alleges that in December 2019, she purchased a used vehicle which needed additional work, and the additional work was never done. The dealership…
Read MorePeople With Disabilities Face Additional Challenges from the Coronavirus
About 25% of the U.S. population lives with a disability. Approximately six in 10 Americans have one or more chronic health issues that increase their vulnerability to the severe and even deadly symptoms of the coronavirus. Even in times when no pandemic is sweeping the world, persons with disabilities and chronic health conditions face obstacles…
Read MoreWhy Is COVID-19 Such a Threat for Nursing Home Residents?
Nursing homes and assisted living centers are in the spotlight because of the coronavirus. The elderly population is at highest danger of acquiring the virus. This risk level is increased by the fact that many elderly folks in these facilities have particular health conditions that can weaken their immune systems. These individuals have many of…
Read MoreHelping Someone Else Apply for Social Security Disability
The Social Security Administration manages disability programs that provide financial support on a monthly basis to help recipients cover living expenses, bills, and medical costs. These benefits help families and individuals when they cannot work to support themselves because of their illness or injury. Dependents are often also eligible to receive these benefits. The application…
Read MoreWill My Stimulus Check Affect My SSD or SSI Payments?
Most Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients qualify for the CARES Act $1,200 COVID-19 stimulus payment. You are eligible for this economic impact payment provided you have a Social Security number and you have not been claimed on someone else’s tax return as a dependent. If you have children, you…
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