For those who suffer from a debilitating injury or illness, Social Security Disability benefits are a necessity. Unfortunately, however, not all disabled people are eligible for such benefits, and even those who qualify are sometimes denied for unjust reasons. Therefore, if you suffer from a medical condition that renders you unable to work, please review...
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) is a federal law that provides employees with protections of their long-term disability benefits. Thus, ERISA’s long-term disability benefits are extremely important for individuals who can’t work due to disability. When a person is out of work for an extended period of time due to a...
If you’ve been denied Social Security disability benefits and wish to appeal the denial, you will eventually have to attend a Social Security disability hearing. For many people, the prospect of attending a hearing can be daunting, especially when doing so without an attorney. However, with the information below and the assistance of an experienced...
There are two primary types of long-term disability insurance: ERISA disability insurance and individual disability insurance. ERISA disability insurance is provided by employers, while individual disability insurance is provided by private insurance companies. If you are interested in obtaining long-term disability insurance, please review the information below and contact our long-term disability attorney as soon...
PTSD is a disorder that is brought on by a traumatic event, and it can put sufferers at risk for a number of debilitating physical and mental problems. PTSD symptoms usually begin within a few months of a traumatic event. However, symptoms can also take many years to emerge. In fact, people sometimes have PTSD...
If you have a disability and need to apply for Social Security Disability benefits, have been denied Social Security Disability benefits, or have a legal issue regarding your disability that you need assistance with, it’s imperative that you seek the guidance of an experienced Birmingham, Alabama Social Security disability benefits attorney. However, when you need...
There are two primary options available to disabled individuals through the Social Security Administration: Social Security Disability Benefits and Supplemental Security Income. If you are disabled in Alabama, it’s important to understand your benefits options. Therefore, in addition to reviewing the information below, we encourage you to contact our firm to speak with a Birmingham,...
