Posts tagged social security

• Trial Lawyers Helping Reduce Health Care Costs

  Jon Lewis | January 06, 2012 2:32 PM | 0 CommentsBirmingham, AL Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  As we all do, we were looking over our 2011 financial picture last year. It is always surprising to me to look at some of the categories which we follow. One caught my eye in particular this...

• Success Stories

  Jon Lewis | April 10, 2011 12:14 PM | 0 CommentsBirmingham, AL Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  At Lewis, Feldman & Lehane, LLC, we pride ourselves on our clients and our service to them. Every now and then, we like to let people know what is going on at the firm. Here are some of the...

• SSA Fugitive Felon Program Gone Bad

  Stuart McAtee | November 19, 2009 11:07 AM | 0 CommentsBirmingham, AL Category: Miscellaneous
  

  It appears the Fugitive Felon program had some issues and precluded benefits to rightful recipients. A federal judge approved a civil-court settlement requiring the Social Security Administration to...

• SSD Questions About Going Back To Work Later In Life And Short Term Disability

  Stuart McAtee | November 10, 2009 2:58 PM | 0 CommentsBirmingham, AL Category: Miscellaneous
  

  From time to time, we receive questions from potential clients about various subjects regarding Social Security. As our nation ages, more elderly workers are re-entering the work force and they...

• What Is This Statement from Social Security and Why Do I Keep Getting It?

  Stuart McAtee | November 01, 2009 3:11 PM | 0 CommentsBirmingham, AL Category: Miscellaneous
  

  Recently, I recieved a Social Security Statement in the mail because my birthday is fast approaching and I meet certain criteria to receive such a statement. If you're age 25 or older, pay Social...

• SSA Announces No Payment Increase for 2010

  Stuart McAtee | October 15, 2009 11:57 AM | 0 CommentsBirmingham, AL Category: Miscellaneous
  

  As I have blogged about before, President Obama released extra payments earlier this year to millions of disabled Americans. For 2010, the outlook doesn't look good for a cost of living increase...

• I've Been Denied For SSD, Now What?

  Stuart McAtee | September 24, 2009 10:59 AM | 0 CommentsBirmingham, AL Category: Miscellaneous
  

  In our Social Security Disbility(SSD) Practice, we see clients who have been turned down for their initial application for SSD and simply give up or keep re-applying for their benefits. If your...

• Social Security Benefits- They're Not Just For Breakfast Anymore

  Stuart McAtee | September 18, 2009 12:00 PM | 0 CommentsBirmingham, AL Category: Miscellaneous
  

  Why is it that U.S. workers who lose their jobs, or are disabled, can expect less government financial support than those in Europe or Japan? Most likely it's a reflection of centuries-old beliefs...

• For Those With Disabilities, The Show Must Go On

  Stuart McAtee | September 10, 2009 10:04 AM | 0 CommentsBirmingham, AL Category: Miscellaneous
  

  As I have written about in other blogs, I am constantly amazed at the depth of the human spirit in my practice of Social Security Disability. Suzanne Richard was born to be an actress. Suzanne...

• Is Pressure To Approve an SSD Claim A Bad Thing?

  Stuart McAtee | September 03, 2009 8:00 AM | 0 CommentsBirmingham, AL Category: Miscellaneous
  

  While it's true the American taxpayers shouldn't pay for disability claims which are not necessary, there is a system of checks and balances to prevent payment of such claims over a claimant's...