As men and women age and grow older, some sort of disability is expected. Old age may possibly cause partial blindness, difficulty in hearing, and even difficulty in motor movements. This simply suggests that disability in elderly is a reality everyone ought to face. And for those who have disabled father or mother, it can be quite challenging to take care of them while working and taking care of their own kids. The desire to personally handle...more
The terms disability and impairment have been thrown around for quite some time in the legal world. These two words can determine how the law can cover for you, and what type of treatment you might or might not expect. So what is the difference between the two?Disability comes in two types, short term or long term. Short term disabilities are disabilities that are expected to last less than twelve months, or has lasted for less than twelve. Long...more
Imagine that you are in such pain from a work injury that you cannot drag yourself out of bed to return to your job for even one more day. Imagine that you have a family to support, and mounds of bills to pay. You have used all of your vacation days and medical leave, and you cannot even afford to stay in bed to ease your condition. What will you...more
Hiring a great social security attorney is critical to being able to achieve SSD benefits when the case is reviewed. The client would need to continue going to their particular doctor in order to have a viewable past medical history, as well as obtain their previous medical records in the past. An attorney...more
If you suffer a disability that makes it impossible to work in any way, you may be eligible to collect Social Security disability benefits. These benefits are available to people that suffer a long-term illness or disability that lasts for more than twelve months. This includes any permanent disabilities, including those that you sustain because of injury in the workplace. The moment you find that you are unable to participate in any substantial employment opportunities, you are eligible to receive these benefits. There is no waiting period before you can apply. The claims for Social Security disability benefits can be difficult to navigate, as most legal forms are. It is important that you do not miss a single step and that you fill out all paperwork as completely and accurately as possible. Failure to do so may result in receipt of fewer benefits than you are eligible for. The best way to ensure that you receive the maximum benefits is to engage a Ft. Lauderdale Social Security disability benefits attorney to help guide you through the process.Statistics show that disabled claimants that have legal representation are more likely to receive their benefits than...more
Attention Deficit Disorder, in itself, is not a learning disability. The term "learning disability" typically refers to a perceptual disability, such as an auditory or visual processing disorder, like autism or dyslexia. A person with ADD, however,...more
Disability of any form always leaves an indelible scar on the life of the person struggling due to it. The inflicted pain coupled with mental pressure always pushes the affected person into a shell. But that is not the end to it. If one happens to be...more
There are many types of insurance policies available, one being total and permanent disability insurance. This type of insurance offers a lump sum of money to the insured person in the case that he or she becomes totally and permanently disabled as a...more
By David Share, PresidentDavid Share Associates, Lawyers One of the most challenging aspects of representing people in their disability disputes is figuring out whether we can help them in the first place. For most people, all they know is that...more
By Kirk Sloane B.A.(Hon), LL.B.Lawyer, David Share Associates, LawyersMany disability claimants have heard or read about the following scenario: your disability insurer calls you on the phone, sends a representative to your home, or sends a letter...more
Social Security disability attorneys have the expertise to take on the federal government on your behalf. If you have ever done your own income tax return, or dealt with the government for any reason, you know firsthand how difficult it is to get...more