BIRMINGHAM LEGAL ISSUES BLOG
Working while receiving Social Security disability benefits
There are several different situations that may qualify an individual for Social Security disability benefits, but not all situations preclude all forms of employment. Some Alabama residents receiving SSD benefits may decide they want to return to work without...
Can chronic joint pain qualify you for SSD benefits?
As you age, your body inevitably begins to deteriorate. That deterioration can often be accelerated due to injury, daily physical stresses or any other number of factors. The net result can chronic pain in the joints and extremities, which can often make completing...
Can I work while getting SSDI?
Social Security Disability benefits are specifically for people who have a disability that prevents them from working, so it is reasonable to wonder if you can work in Alabama and still receive your benefits. Because the SSDI rules say that a qualifying disability is...
What you should know about medical device recalls and hernia mesh
People in Alabama may have noticed the media attention given to hernia mesh recalls over the past few years. In fact, according to the FDA, many defective mesh implants have been recalled by medical device manufacturers. The FDA explains that when a manufacturer...
Disability benefits for adult children with disabilities
If you are a resident of Alabama who has a disabled child, you know how important it is to secure the proper financial benefits to help care for them. The types of assistance that may be available for your child can change once they turn 18 and are considered to be a...
What are non-physical signs of nursing home abuse?
Alabama residents like you entrust that the care facilities you leave your loved ones with will actually provide the services they advertise. They are supposed to care for and provide for your loved ones in their time of need. However, some care providers take...
How does the failing nursing home system affect care quality?
Nursing homes should be a comfortable and safe place where you can confidently leave your loved one to get the care that he or she needs. Unfortunately, that is not often the case with reports of bad nursing home situations constantly coming out. This is often due to...
Forms that a disability hearing can take
In the event your application for Social Security Disability has been denied, you can appeal the decision through a disability hearing. A hearing is presided over by an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), who will hear the evidence, listen to witness testimony, and make a...
What makes anxiety disabling?
Anxiety in its mildest form can be an annoyance, but some Alabama residents find it to be much worse. Extreme anxiety can make it very difficult to navigate through life, affecting social interactions and crippling the ability of a person to make a good living. While...
Will SSDI be enough to cover your financial needs?
Becoming disabled either through illness or injury and not being able to work in Alabama can be quite financially devastating. You may think that you can rely on your employer or Social Security Disability to help you get by and pay your bills. However, for many...
