Recent Blog Posts
The Role Human Resources Plays In Your Disability Benefits
People who work in human resources play a vital role in managing the needs of employees and in administering benefit programs offered by employers. When you suffer from long-term disabilities, their actions can make the situation easier or more difficult. Communication delays, problems in obtaining policy documents, and disputes over eligibility and benefit coverage… Read More »
Denied Long-Term Disability Benefits? Take These Five Steps
Have you been denied long-term disability (LTD) benefits despite having an injury, illness, or chronic health condition that prevents you from working? Unfortunately, this is a common problem. Our Florida LTD appeals attorney recommends taking the following five steps to protect your rights in a claim. Your First Steps In Dealing With Denied LTD… Read More »
Social Security Disability Claim Investigations
Social Security disability benefits can provide you with a steady income in the event you are unable to work but getting approved can be a challenge. Investigations into your injury, illness, or chronic health condition, how it impacts your ability to work, and other important details surrounding the situation are a routine part of… Read More »
Ways To Stretch Your Money When Receiving Social Security Benefits
Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) can provide a lifeline if you suffer long-term disabilities that prevent you from working. However, as these benefits only cover a portion of your prior pay, making ends meet can still prove challenging. The following tips are designed to help you stretch your money while collecting SSDI benefits. How… Read More »
How Drug And Alcohol Addiction Factor Into Social Security Disability Benefits
Suffering an injury, illness, or chronic health condition that prevents you from working is one of the most difficult situations to deal with. Between painful symptoms people in this position often experience and the loneliness, frustration, and isolation they feel, it is not uncommon for them to turn to alcohol or drugs for relief…. Read More »
Can You Be Fired From Your Job While Collecting Long-Term Disability Benefits?
Being unable to work due to long-term disabilities is one of the most stressful situations you could face. In addition to being worried about your health and meeting your immediate financial needs, you may eventually hope to return to work but have concerns about job security. Can an employer fire you while you are… Read More »
Common Exclusions In Long Term Disability Policies
Long-term disability insurance provided by your employer can help to offset lost income in the event an injury, illness, or chronic health condition prevents you from working. Unfortunately, these policies often contain exclusions that can either prevent you from obtaining benefits or limit the amount you receive. Find out more about common exclusions that… Read More »
Am I Eligible For Long Term Disability Benefits Due To COVID-19
With businesses fully reopened, mask mandates largely gone, and a vaccine readily available, most of us are eager to return to normal and put the COVID-19 pandemic behind us. Unfortunately, some may find it more difficult to move on as they still struggle to recover from lingering side effects. Depending on the specific circumstances,… Read More »
Can I Collect Workers’ Compensation And Disability Benefits?
Injuries and illnesses can leave you suffering long-term disabilities. Where and why they happen are pertinent questions to answer when seeking compensation for the lost wages you suffer. If related to your job, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Find out how these interact with your rights to Social Security Disability payments… Read More »
Five Common Car Accident Injuries That May Qualify You For Social Security Disability
Car accidents are one of the most common causes of personal injuries. They can happen to the safest of drivers and even a seemingly minor crash can cause major harm. Recovery can take long months or even years. In the event your car accident injuries result in permanent long-term disabilities, you may be entitled… Read More »
