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In order to receive compensation for pain and suffering from a motor vehicle accident in New York, must prove that you suffered a serious injury under New York law, which must be one of the following personal injuries that result in: Death; Dismemberment; Significant disfigurement; A fracture; Loss of a fetus; Permanent loss of use […]
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That also depends on the individual facts of your case. Generally, personal injury claims are brought against the individuals and/or entities whose negligence more likely than not caused your injuries. While an attorney can help identify potentially liable parties in your crash, here are some examples: A negligent driver who violated traffic laws or otherwise […]
Supplemental Security Income or “SSI” is a program for disabled individuals, like Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, but it does not require that recipients have a work history.
You may qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) if you work a job that qualifies (federal, railroad, and some government employees are excluded). You may also qualify if your disability is covered by Social Security and will result in you missing work for a year or more.
In order to apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, the first step is to check if you qualify. Do you have a job that is covered for SSD? Is your medical condition listed on the Social Security Administration’s list of qualifying cases? Does your disability prevent you from working for a year or more? […]
You can appeal if you file a request for reconsideration within 60 days of your denial. You will need to provide more information, such as updated medical records, change in health, and other supporting documents. After filing a reconsideration, the case could move toward a hearing before an administrative law judge or “ALJ.” If the […]
Yes. Well over half (around 70%) of all applicants for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits are denied after their first application. In many cases, this is because paperwork wasn’t filled out correctly, or the Social Security Administration doesn’t agree with the medical records. Any individual who is denied has the ability to apply for a […]
By law, no, you do not need an attorney to help you file a Social Security Disability (SSD) claim for benefits. However, statistically, individuals who retain an attorney to help them through the process have a higher chance of getting their claims approved. Also, if your case makes it to the federal court review level, […]
Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits are available to workers who have worked long enough and paid into the system. Workers even under the age of 24 can qualify for benefits if they have worked for a year-and-a-half out of the past three years. Get more information on how long you have to work to qualify […]
Yes, in many cases. Even though you’re prohibited from directly suing your employer under workers’ compensation laws, you may be able to file a construction accident lawsuit under New York Labor Laws or against third parties such as manufacturers of defective equipment. A personal injury claim could help you recover additional compensation for pain and […]