Category Archives: Social Security Disability
Will a Personal Injury Settlement Affect My Social Security Disability Benefits?
Suppose you are receiving social security disability benefits and are about to file a personal injury claim or obtain a personal injury settlement. In that case, you may wonder how personal injury settlements affect disability benefits. It is natural to have these concerns, especially if you rely on your monthly disability payments to cover… Read More »
What You Shouldn’t Say During a Social Security Disability Hearing
If you cannot work because of a disabling medical condition, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. As part of the process for accessing SSD benefits, you may be required to attend a hearing before a judge. A Social Security Disability hearing allows you to demonstrate to the administrative law judge… Read More »
Accessing Social Security Benefits After a Traumatic Brain Injury
More than 1.7 million people in the U.S. experience a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) yearly. This condition occurs when a sudden jolt or blow damages the brain, disrupting its normal function. TBIs may also result from penetrating injuries where an object breaches brain tissue. Depending on the severity, symptoms can range from mild and… Read More »
Eligibility for Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits
If you’ve worked and earned a paycheck, you’ve contributed to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), a program meant to replace lost wages if a disability prevents you from working. Whether your condition arises from an injury or illness, these benefits are there to support you when you need them most. Unfortunately, the Social Security… Read More »