Category: Social Security Disability Benefits for injuries

When people in Laurel think of someone who is mentally ill, they picture an adult, not a child. Yet the fact is that thousands of children in the U.S. struggle with some form of mental illness such as schizophrenia, depression, severe anxiety and bipolar. For the families whose income level falls around...

A recent post discussed how disabled children in Maryland may also be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. This post will center on disabled children who turn 18 and their eligibility requirements for SSD. First, it is important for you to understand that once a child turns 18, the child is generally...

Applying for Social Security Disability is a complex and time-consuming process. If you have decided to submit your claim without any help, there is a good chance it will be denied. However, it is possible to have your case heard before an administrative law judge. This is usually the next step after...

If you don't suffer from a disabling condition, you may not have thought much about Social Security disability. Does it even apply to you? Is it basically a hand-out? As the Social Security Administration explains in its fact sheet, Social Security disability does apply to you,...

For an otherwise healthy and able-bodied individual, a physical injury can be both personally and financially devastating. A serious and painful injury can result in an individual losing the physical ability to perform normal everyday tasks, be independent and participate in previously-enjoyed activities. In some cases, an individual's injury may make working...

Of all the human organs, the brain is the most complex and vital. The brain not only controls all bodily processes but also allows an individual to think and process information, control muscles, and movement, recall memories and feel and control emotions. In cases where a brain injury occurs,...

We all feel nervous or anxious at times. Often referred to as the "fight or flight" response, the adrenaline rush that accompanies feelings of anxiety and fear help prepare us to run or defend ourselves when necessary. However, for some individuals feelings of anxiety and fear become overwhelming and interfere with one's...

The men and women who serve or have served in the U.S. military are owed much respect and gratitude. For more than a decade, thousands of U.S. troops have returned from the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan bearing the physical and mental wounds and scars that often accompany war. For these brave...

The vast majority of Social Security disability (SSD) benefits recipients sincerely need these benefits. These individuals suffer from challenging physical and/or mental conditions that inhibit their ability to work. However, some recipients receive SSD benefits fraudulently. SSD fraud is a crime and should obviously be avoided. However, even the appearance of fraud...

Being struck at 27 years old by a Lincoln Town Car forever changed the course of one artist’s life. The accident pushed the artist from the category of graduate student into the category of disabled when the car smashed into her legs, altering her mobility and lifestyle. The woman...