Category: Social Security Disability
As Tampa Bay’s trusted personal injury attorneys, we are accustomed to helping victims through the aftermath of accidents. What happens though if you’re left with a permanent disability after an accident? Does this affect your settlement? What should you do? Our team is here to answer your questions and give you peace of mind as…
For young professionals in Winter Haven, saving money should be a priority as it provides a buffer for unexpected circumstances. When you think about saving for retirement, investing for the future, or managing a financial portfolio, do you automatically equate that with an older generation? As a college student or young professional, you likely feel…
On today’s Inside Look by Brooks, Steve Brooks talks about what types of law the Brooks Law Group practices. Find us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brookslawgroup/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BrooksLawGroup Twitter: https://twitter.com/_brookslawgroup Introduction – the Types of Law Good afternoon! Steve Brooks here. Welcome to Friday’s Inside Look by Brooks. Today’s topic is: What types of law do we…
Did you know that just over 1 in 4 of today’s 20 year-olds will become disabled before they retire? This statistic, provided by the Council for Disability Awareness, sheds light on the profoundness of disabilities in our society. As such, understanding how and where to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is crucial in…
Having trouble figuring out your SSD Function Report? That’s what Brooks Law Group is here for! This post is Part 2 in a series on filling out the Function Report. You can find our first post here for more tips. You might have heard the Function Report called an Activities of Daily Living (ADL) questionnaire….
When you apply for Social Security Disability, you must fill out an SSD Function Report. This report is called form SSA-3373, and you can find a copy here. Social Security attorneys and medical professionals refer to this as an ADL questionnaire (Activities of Daily Living). This is one of the most important parts of your…
5 Social Security Disability Medical Tips You Need To Know 1. Choose the right doctor / doctors: specialists are important. Looking for a good doctor can be difficult depending on where you live and what type of medical insurance you have. Your Social Security Disability claim will be primarily based on your medical treatment and…
Many people don’t realize that they may be eligible for Social Security Disability Benefits even if they caused their own injuries. Social Security Disability is a No-Fault based program, how you became sick or injured makes no difference, if you can no longer work full time that’s all that matters. If you get hurt in…
1. My doctor told me I have to wait a year before I can apply for Social Security Disability. BUSTED: You can, and should apply for Social Security Disability as soon as you become sick or injured. In order to be eligible to receive Social Security Disability benefits you must have a disability that is…
Has your Social Security Disability claim reached the appeal phase? If so, you’ve probably found yourself having to decide whether you’d like to conduct your appeal via video teleconference (VTC) or in person. As of September 2014, claimants must make this decision within 30 days of receiving notice that their appeal has been scheduled. (Previously,…
Patients who have experienced a trauma in their life resulting from an accident, injury, sexual abuse or rape, death, experienced a natural disaster, military trauma, incarceration or have had a serious medical experience such as a heart attack and may be suffering from Post Trauma Stress Disorder (PTSD) may be eligible for Social Security Disability…
At Brooks Law Group, we understand that Social Security Disability benefits can be a vital source of income for qualifying individuals. But unfortunately, the majority of Social Security applications are denied on the first try. Getting help from an experienced Florida disability lawyer can mean the difference between obtaining the money you need and getting…
According to the Tampa Bay Times in an article prepared by the Social Security Administration and published on April 24, 2012 there are several time factors Social Security Disability applicants should know. If you are still receiving disability benefits when you reach your full retirement age, your disability benefits will automatically be converted to retirement…
If you cannot work because of a medical condition and think you deserve social security disability benefits, don’t be intimidated by the application process. Just take it step-by-step. In the “initial application” phase, you will: Fill out and submit application forms; Submit all documentation that supports your application; and Attend a disability application interview. When…
As Social Security Disability Attorneys, it is our job to help our clients win their Social Security Disability cases. Social Security Disabilty cases are medically driven. In simple language this means that in order to win a Security Disability case you must have medical records documenting the nature and extent of your disability. These records…
