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In the United States, approximately one in four adults report a disability within their lifetime. Having a physical or mental disability may severely limit what you are able to do in your work and private life. Due to this limitation from potential earnings, many individuals apply for social security disability benefits (SSDI) to help them… Read more

It is common knowledge that drugs or alcohol, when used in excess, are detrimental to health and have long-lasting consequences if not stopped in time. What isn’t common knowledge is whether someone with a drug or alcohol problem would get social security disability benefits. As skilled lawyers, we take an interest in this. Years of… Read more

Being approved for social security disability (SSDI) benefits is a big relief. This is especially true if you’ve been through the appeals process, which is the case for nearly 70% of all applicants. Luckily, around 50% of those that are initially denied that file an appeal will ultimately get approved – and chances get even… Read more

If you are unable to work and looking to apply for social security disability benefits, you are likely wondering what the qualifications are for benefit eligibility. Given that there are income limits associated with receiving social security disability (SSDI) benefits, you may be concerned about the assets that you have accrued as well. Is there… Read more

Disability comes at different stages of life, and often when the victim least expects it. Experts believe that Americans in their 20s have about a 30% chance of suffering a disabling condition that would keep them from work for at least three months. The percentage makes the risk of getting disabled high, and despite the… Read more

While no one intends to be injured on the job, it happens to thousands of people every day. There is an emotional aspect that immediately hits, as concerns about if you are going to be able to continue working and how to continue to pay your bills may come to the forefront. One of the… Read more

Arthritis is something that most people experience at some time in their lives. Usually, during the elderly years, people experience stiffness and cramping while some watch their hands curl together with extreme pain. For sufferers, disability benefits should be a consideration. For many, joint inflammation is a minor inconvenience, but for others, it’s an extremely… Read more

Two attorneys here at Tabak Law were recently named to the Rising Stars list for 2020 by Super Lawyers, a top ratings service for law firms and attorneys. Attorneys Alex E. Eichhorn and Lauren J. Zwirlien were both selected after going through the vetting process installed by Super Lawyers. Each year, no more than 2.5%… Read more

Often people believe that they can’t file for social security benefits either for SSI or disability because other people in the household already received it. This is a common misconception and the Social Security Administration does not have a simple yes or no for managing households and families with multiple people who receive benefits. Consult… Read more