People who suffer an injury while they are working at their jobs are sometimes eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits. However, not all workers are eligible. Independent contractors, for example, are ineligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits, while employees may be eligible to recover these benefits. If you have suffered an injury while you were…
In order for a person to be eligible for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, he or she must be unable to engage in a substantial gainful activity (SGA). Essentially, this means that the individual, because of some long-term disability, injury, or illness, is unable to work at any job or in any capacity. In order…
After a workplace injury or illness, your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance should provide benefits to cover your medical expenses and lost income. These benefits are critical to ensure that your job-related injury does not cause financial losses for you and your household. Sometimes, these benefits might continue for some time if your recovery period is…
When a person is unable to engage in substantial gainful activity (SGA) due to a long-term illness, injury, or disability, that person might be eligible to make a claim for social security disability (SSD) benefits. However, under certain circumstances, those benefits can be terminated by the Social Security Administration (SSA). If you have suffered an…
Knowing what benefits you are eligible for is an important first step in lining them up to support you. In this article, we’ll explore who is eligible for Supplemental Security Income, SSI, and how you can go about applying and receiving it if you are eligible. Connecting with a local social security attorney can help…
If your Social Security disability benefits have been denied, you have a right to an appeal. Being prepared for the appeal hearing before an administrative law judge (ALJ) can make the difference between your claim being accepted when it was denied or being adjusted when your benefits were incorrect. Ensuring that the ALJ hearing is…
An ALJ hearing is a hearing that is conducted before an administrative law judge. The ALJ hearing is one of the appeals hearings of the Social Security Administration, and it follows an adverse decision on your SSDI benefits claim. The complexity of the process and related system underlines the value of hiring a California disability…
If you are encountering issues with your disability benefit claim, you may learn about the term “vocational witness” or “vocational expert.” A vocational witness within the context of your SSDI hearing is an individual who is an expert in vocational rehabilitation, vocation abilities, earning abilities, and more. They provide expert testimony as part of the…
Are you experiencing chronic pain from a back injury? If you suffer from back pain that makes you unable to work and perform related tasks, you might be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits, which are offered through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program. For you to qualify for Social Security Disability benefits, you…
If you have been injured or are otherwise unable to work due to a disability, then you can seek disability benefits under either Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), depending on your individual work history. Applying for either SSDI or SSI benefits can be a long, complex, and sometimes tedious process, with no guarantee…
