Key points of this article: You may qualify for social security disability benefits if you are unable to work due to a mental illness Even if your claim is denied at first, you could still win benefits through the appeals process Due to the complicated nature of mental illness, these kinds of claims can be... read more
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is vitally important for those struggling with disabilities. People who can’t work because of mental or physical disabilities count on SSDI to provide benefits. Although SSDI benefits are essential for millions of Americans, the process of getting approval can be difficult, and many applicants don’t receive full benefits or are... read more
There are two different types of disability benefits available that the Social Security Administration (SSA) offers. These include Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Both SSI and SSDI options assist people by providing supplementary income when they can’t work, but SSI and SSDI offer different advantages and eligibility requirements. You need... read more
Key Points of This Article: It is usual for Kentuckians to have many questions about the different types of Social Security benefits, eligibility, how to apply, and how to appeal in the case of a denial. Social Security Disability Insurance is one type of program available to disabled workers who have paid into the Social... read more
Key Points of This Article: There are 200,000 Americans under the age of 65 living with Alzheimer’s today, and Early Onset Alzheimer’s is a progressive, terminal disease, which cannot be prevented, cured, or even slowed. In Kentucky, more than 75,000 people are living with Alzheimer’s disease – the most common form of dementia. Social Security benefits are very... read more
Key Points of This Article: More than 5.3 million children and adults in the United States live with a permanent brain injury-related disability. Car accidents contribute to about 14% of the traumatic brain injury cases across America each year. For accident victims who are no longer able to work due to severe and long-lasting psychological... read more
Key Points of This Article: Social Security Disability Insurance is a government program that impacts about 8.5 million Americans each year who can no longer support themselves due to serious and long-lasting medical conditions. A person denied benefits has 60 days to ask for a review and appeal for reconsideration, a hearing by an administrative... read more
Key Points of This Article It is expected that business owners are aware of winter safety hazards such as ice and snow and take reasonable care in maintaining the safety of areas where the public is expected to travel. Negligence from managing safe winter walkways in a reasonable timeframe can lead to lasting slip and fall... read more
Key Points of This Article You do not have to meet any previous employment requirements to qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), but people need first to meet specific medical and financial criteria. Kentucky applicants of all ages, regardless of disability, are more likely to be approved and receive benefits sooner when supported by a... read more
Key Points of This Article Rhoads & Rhoads is pleased to welcome Attorney Emma McFarland to its Owensboro legal team. McFarland will be practicing in the areas of personal injury, Social Security Disability, and Workers’ Compensation. The firm is almost exclusively personal injury law, with the main office located in Owensboro and led by attorney... read more
