Brad Collins

Most claimants filing for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) ask us the same question: “How do I know I’m disabled?” Social Security uses a five-step process to determine disability. In this blog post, we’ll review each question in the process in detail. If you do not qualify on the basis of even one of the questions listed […]

Many people start their search for a good disability lawyer online. Before hiring, many clients visit a lawyer’s website, read their Google reviews and possibly ask friends or family for guidance. But, if you’re considering hiring a disability lawyer online, you’ll want to take the following steps first. Decide If You Want to Go Local […]

Many clients contact us to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits once they receive a denial from the Social Security Administration (SSA). In many cases, they are frustrated and confused about the denial. This usually occurs when a claimant has serious medical setbacks which prevent them from returning to their old job. They’ve […]

If you receive benefits through the federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, the Social Security Administration (SSA) can check your bank account. They do this to verify that you still meet the program requirements. SSI is resource-specific and reserved for disabled people with limited means.  That means you qualify for the program because you have limited […]

It can be difficult to qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. But, most successful disability claims have one thing in common: solid medical evidence.   As a reminder, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is reserved for people with serious and persistent medical conditions. These problems must prevent them from working. In most cases, claimants go through a process […]

It’s no surprise that most Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims are denied at the first stage of the process. In fact, most Social Security disability claims go through multiple stages with opportunities for claimants to appeal along the way. As a refresher, let’s revisit the Social Security disability appeals process further below. Disability Appeals […]

Surveys show that claimants who hire Social Security disability lawyers are more likely to win their claim than if they file alone or with a disability advocate. Before making the decision, it’s a good idea to understand how much it will cost to hire a disability lawyer. Important Definitions Social Security disability lawyers work on […]

We won’t sugarcoat it. Applying for disability benefits through SSDI and SSI can be a process that takes anywhere from 3 months to over 2 years. The disability application and appeal processes are time-consuming and complicated. It’s important to set your expectations accordingly and to have a plan for the wait. It’s no surprise that […]

The Covid-19 pandemic has affected all of us in significant ways. Some have lost loved ones and others are still fighting to recover from the long-term damage caused by the disease. If you were hospitalized with Covid-19 and suffered severe and long-term symptoms, Social Security could consider you disabled in 2021. To know for sure, […]