Orlando, Florida, Legal Blog
How to appeal an SSDI determination
If you are out of work for at least a year because of a disabling illness or injury, you may qualify for Social Security disability insurance. If the Social Security Administration denies your application for SSDI, you have the right to appeal this decision. Educate...
What are the special rules for blindness and SSDI?
Not being able to work due to a disability can be quite frustrating, especially if you need to work to provide for your family in Florida. When the reason for your disability is blindness, you are likely going through many other changes in your life, which only...
What should you do for a work-related eye burn?
Each of your eyes is an extremely specialized and complex organ. Your eye is also quite delicate, and a number of hazards in your Florida workplace have the potential to cause a burn of the eye. Obviously, exposure to excessive heat can cause burning, but eye burns...
How does PTSD affect a person’s work?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is often linked to traumatic events like assaults or serious accidents. It can also be a factor in certain workplaces, especially for people who are emergency responders or firefighters. PTSD has a range of significant effects on...
What workplace injuries are covered in Florida?
When you get hurt at your job, one of your first concerns is whether Florida workers’ compensation law covers your injury. Thankfully, most work-related injuries and illnesses are covered. Florida’s workers’ compensation laws require that employers with at least...
Is there a waiting period for Social Security Disability benefits?
When you apply for Social Security Disability Benefits in Florida, then you may be under the misconception that you receive benefits quickly or as soon as possible after you apply. This just is not the case. In fact, you will have to deal with waiting periods...
Does your employer have to carry workers’ compensation?
A few days ago, you sustained a minor injury at your place of work in Florida. You were perfectly fine within a few hours, but when you brought the issue up with your boss, she told you the company does not have workers’ compensation. Is that legal? To help get to the...
Can you still work while receiving Social Security disability?
You know your injury falls under the Social Security Administration’s definition of a disability, meaning your application approval is almost a guarantee. That said, you may still want to work to earn more income to cover bills and maintain your life in Florida. U.S....
How does the Social Security Administration define disability?
To qualify for Social Security disability benefits in Florida, you must first meet the Social Security Administration’s definition of “disability.” Knowing that definition helps save time and the frustration that comes with an application denial. The SSA breaks down...
What documentation do I need for Social Security disability?
To avoid the issues of a Social Security disability denial, it is essential that when you first apply to provide everything requested. This means including all documentation and information the Social Security Administration requests. An incomplete application is a...
