If you have been injured on the job, you most likely qualify for workers’ compensation insurance. Most employees are eligible for these benefits. The insurance covers you while you are not able to work. It provides an income for you and for your family while you...
The first hurdle for many people seeking Social Security disability benefits is simply receiving approval for their claim. But once you have that notice from the Social Security Administration letting you know that you’ll finally be getting the compensation you’ve...
Living with a disability that makes it difficult or impossible to work can be a frustrating experience. Thankfully, many people who find themselves in this position are eligible to receive disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA). Since...
For the over 60 percent of people whose Social Security disability claims are initially denied, the lengthy appeals process provides a number of second chances to receive the benefits they need. A second read-through is often just what your application needs in order...
Although you are not required to use a disability lawyer when you apply for benefits, it is a wise idea. The simple fact that you have a lawyer can increase the odds of winning your case. However, you should not hire just any lawyer. You want to make sure you have one...
Social Security disability payments can be a great help for people who are struggling to pay for their healthcare expenses and cover their basic cost of living after they have been injured and can no longer work. However, there’s more to the system than just “free...