Social Security Disability Benefits payments can be affected by income from other sources. Here are some guidelines to help you.

More than one in five U.S. deaths in the workplace are from construction, falls from height comprise a large percentage of on-the-job injuries.

Applying for Social Security benefits can be a time consuming process. Military service members may be eligible for expedited processing.

If you are injured working as a nanny or babysitting, would you be covered for Workers’ Compensation (WC)? Nannies and babysitters are two examples of domestic workers. Caregivers, such as those who provide care to the elderly or to individuals who are disabled, are also domestic workers. Which Domestic Workers Are Eligible for Workers’ Compensation?… Read More

If your teenaged daughter or son is starting a summer job, you are probably proud and relieved at the same time! You also may be just a bit worried about your teen getting injured on the job. Just like adult workers, teens are covered by California Workers’ Compensation (WC) laws. So if your child does… Read More

One of the most important factors in determining your eligibility for Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits is your work history. When the Social Security Administration receives your SSDI application, your medical condition will be matched against the official “Blue Book” of severe impairments. If your disability does not correspond to any entry there, the next… Read More

California provides several stages in which a Workers’ Compensation (WC) applicant can appeal a Workers’ Compensation award decision. Even if your employer’s insurance company accepted your claim, you may want to resolve a dispute that exists in your case. Petition for Reconsideration. The initial appeal step is to file a Petition for Reconsideration with your… Read More

As of December 18th, 2018, the CalABLE program is live and accepting new enrollees. The California Achieving a Better Life Experience (CalABLE) Program, signed into law by Governor Brown in 2015, allows qualified people with disabilities and their families to save more money without the fear of losing government assistance. How the CalABLE Program Works… Read More

More than 67 million Americans will enjoy a 2.8% cost of living increase in their Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Veterans Disability Compensation in 2019. The increase is the largest since 2012. By law the cost of living, as measured by the Department of Labor’s Consumer Price Index for Urban… Read More

Hiring an SSDI attorney when an illness or injury has left you disabled can not only improve your chances of being awarded SSDI benefits, it also makes the process of applying, and possibly appealing, much easier. An attorney who is experienced in SSDI and the procedures and people involved is beneficial for several reasons. Improve… Read More