Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | February 25, 2020 | Social Security Disability
Many people are confused and intimidated by the thought of hiring and paying a lawyer. This can be an especially overwhelming thought when you need a disability lawyer for your Social Security Disability claim. Many of our clients wonder: “How much does a disability attorney cost?” or “What is the cost of a disability lawyer?” […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | February 18, 2020 | Social Security Disability
So, you’ve been seriously injured or developed a chronic disease or medical condition, and you cannot work. Now you’ve filed an application for Social Security Disability, and you’re wondering, what are the chances that I will win my case and be awarded Social Security Disability benefits? What are the chances of winning a Social Security […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | January 3, 2020 | Social Security Disability
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has issued an urgent alert to citizens regarding an alarming increase in Social Security phone scams. According to Andrew Saul, SSA commissioner, Social Security phone scams “harm vulnerable Americans and erode public trust in Social Security.” Saul noted that “Our programs require the public to interact with us, and we […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | December 16, 2019 | Social Security Disability
We’ll just get to the point: Yes, when applying for Social Security disability benefits, the judge matters. An administrative law judge (known as an “ALJ”) is empowered to rule on whether or not an individual qualifies for disability, in the event that individual is initially denied benefits and decides to appeal. Despite the important influence […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | July 1, 2019 | Social Security Disability
If you’re applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), there are two basic types of medical evidence SSA uses to help decide whether a person is “disabled.” The two types of medical evidence considered in Social Security Disability Insurance cases are: Treating Source Evidence When you apply for disability benefits, a state-government agency called Disability […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | May 23, 2019 | Social Security Disability
“How does disability affect child support payments?” This is a common question often asked of disability lawyers. The easiest answer is, it depends. If you are paying child support and you become disabled, you will still have to pay child support mandated by the courts. However… If the disability payment amount is significantly less that then […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | January 21, 2019 | Social Security Disability
The current “partial government shutdown” has many of our clients worried what this could mean for their Social Security Disability, SSI, Social Security Retirement, Medicare, and Medicaid benefits. The answer, fortunately, is “not that much.” A survey of recent media reporting on the topic leads us to believe that: First, benefits payments from the three largest […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | August 25, 2017 | Social Security Disability
Recently, The Washington Post published an article written by a man regarding the shame he felt from needing Social Security disability following a stroke. In the piece, the man discusses how he worked his whole life, including 20 years as a process operator for Exxon, before suffering an ischemic stroke. However, since his stroke, he […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | June 5, 2017 | Social Security Disability
Does having a drug or alcohol abuse problem impact a person’s ability to qualify for Social Security disability benefits? In most cases, yes. However, there are exceptions. Around 20 years ago, Congress put in place provisions that enable Disability and Determination Services to deny Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to […]
Read MoreRiddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | October 30, 2015 | Social Security Disability
It takes a long time to get a hearing when seeking disability from the Social Security Administration (SSA). But why? In this article, our North Carolina disability lawyers will attempt to answer your questions regarding wait times for disability hearings, as well as how we can help move your case forward. Wait Times for Disability […]
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