Each Social Security recipient has an early, middle (full) or late retirement eligibility date. Often people take early social security retirement benefits because of health problems that keep them from working. Early retirement pays less than full or late retirement...
We have all heard of the Bermuda Triangle, but what about the Disability Triangle? It's not a geographic location, but it's very hard to navigate, especially without an experienced lawyer. The Disability Triangle refers to Social Security Disability, Workers'...
On December 19, 2012, Jay Bradford, the Arkansas Insurance Commissioner, approved Insurance regulation or Rule 101. Rule 101 prohibits discretionary causes in long term disability policies issued in Arkansas effective March 1, 2013. The stated purpose of Rule 101 is...
Claimants seeking Social Security benefits should hire an attorney after they get denied. Most people can and should file the initial application for benefits on their own. If denied initially its ok to file the Request for Reconsideration yourself. Most of the work...
There is an interesting tool available at the official Social Security website, ssa.gov. Once on the website go to "online services" and then go to "Find out if you Qualify for Benefits." Then complete the Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool or "BEST" to see if you are...
I have successfully handled traffic tickets for commercial drivers for many years. If you have a CDL, you know how serious a minor moving violation can be to your livelihood. I charge reasonable rates to enter not guilty pleas over the phone, and then show up ready...
I often ask clients if they are insured for Social Security Disability and quickly realize they have no idea what I mean. Eligibility for Social Security Disability benefits is based on your taxable earnings and the payroll taxes you have paid into the system (Social...
Can you work and still apply for SSDI? Yes. So long as your gross earnings do not exceed the current substantial gainful activity (SGA) level. The level changes periodically and has been around $1,000.00 per month or $3,000.00 per quarter lately. Often times an...
Happy holidays from Dwebblaw.com. Looking forward to handling Social Security, Workers' Compensation and Long Term Disability Claims in 2015. Always report your worker's compensation injury to your employer and make sure the claim is forwarded to your employer's...
Recently my old friend/client was murdered. I met him in junior high school. Much later, in the mid 2000s I successfully represented him in two unrelated legal matters. I was always proud of our success, and I liked my friend/client a great deal. He was a very unique...