PLEASE NOTE: Our office is still open, serving our clients, and taking new clients, too! Attorneys and staff are working remotely and/or safely apart within our office(s) while recognizing the recommended guidelines for social distancing. Your health and safety, and that of our staff, is important to our firm. In response to the threats of COVID-19, we are currently offering clients and potential clients the ability to communicate with our attorneys and staff by telephone or email. As soon as it is deemed safe to meet in person, we will be happy to schedule in-office appointments. In the meantime, please contact our office by telephone or email to discuss your legal needs. We continue to fight for your disability benefits during this difficult and unprecedented time. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are a social safety net for working adults. If you suffer an injury or develop a condition that affects your work or your independence, SSDI can help. Obviously, the Social Security Administration (SSA) wants to...
If you received a letter from the California branch of the Social Security Administration stating that your medical condition is up for review, you may be wondering if you'll still be eligible for benefits. State laws require that your case be reviewed periodically as...
There are federal government programs that have been created to help those in California who may not have the ability to care for themselves, either because of old age or because they have been disabled. This program is called Supplemental Security Income, or SSI....
More than a decade from retirement, you suddenly suffer a serious medical situation that likely prevents you from working for a long time and maybe even for the rest of your life. Your situation represents a prime example of when a person should seek Social Security...
When people hear about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, their minds often jump to older Americans. However, anyone between the ages of 18 and 64 can apply for SSDI. Although you may fall in the age range for SSDI, your age will be a factor in...
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, again. It’s one of the most well-known phrases, and a lesson in perseverance. Fortunately, this pearl of wisdom applies to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) applications. Most SSDI applicants are initially denied. The...
To get approval for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you must show the Social Security Administration (SSA) that you are disabled as the agency defines it. You must show that your condition has made you unable to work for at least 12 months, and you expect...
It is not just the physically disabled who may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. People who suffer from mental disorders also can obtain these benefits, too. A few common denominators, though, must be present. First, such disorders must...
College can be a memorable time in a person's life. But for some students, the mounting pressure of early adulthood can be too much for some to handle. That's especially the case if they're paying for school out of their own pocket. If college students sustain serious...
Applying for SSDI benefits can be a long process. For individuals with disabling medical conditions, this can be incredibly frustrating and financially stressful. For those with life-threatening medical diagnoses, however, the waiting can feel like a nightmare. It can...
