Do I need a lawyer for my social security income appeal

Having an experienced attorney gives you the best chance of winning your case. Make sure you hire a good local attorney, and not somebody who's...

I agreed over the phone to let Citizens Disability handle filing for my disability claim in Ala. Am I legally bound to this.

No one is legally authorized to represent you unless you have signed specific documents appointing them as your representative. In addition, they...

Social security cases in Federal Court, how to find and read them? I would like to look up 2nd circuit cases.

Most attorneys subscribe to a legal research database like Westlaw or LexisNexis. Some bar associations make case research tools available to their...

Shouldn't I be receiving weekly workers compensation benefits?

Unfortunately, none of the benefits awarded by the ALJ are payable until the order becomes final. Since the employer/insurance company appealed the...

Disability benefits for my dependent ....

Dependents benefits are paid separately from your benefits. In other words, there's a specific additional monthly benefit payable for eligible...

SSI disability and unemployment

You can still file for Social Security disability even though you have received unemployment. However, receiving unemployment benefits will...

What kind of lawyer do I need?

If you're being investigated for fraud by Social Security, your best bet would be a criminal lawyer.

If your case is on appeal at the United States District Court (or Court of Appeals for that matter), there's usually no way to present additional...

I'm 23 years old and was injured in an auto accident with herniated disk . I'v worked 4 years in the past .

To be insured for SSDI benefits at your age, you need to have earned 6 quarters of coverage (QC) in the 12 quarters (3 years) immediately before...

When will my payments begin?

It usually takes 60-90 days after the judge’s decision for Social Security to process your SSI claim into pay status. Before they can start working...