If you are denied benefits following a Social Security Disability hearing, you have the right to appeal to the Appeals Council. The Appeals Council will either deny review, grant review and reverse the Judge’s decision, remand the decision for a new hearing or issue a partially favorable decision. The choice to file an appeal might not be as clear cut as you think.

Suffering an injury at work brings with it more than physical pain and discomfort; there are significant financial factors to consider as well. From medical bills and prescriptions to lost work to covering your normal obligations, your situation can seem overwhelming. Workers compensation is designed to help employees bridge the gap until they are able to get back on the job. But what...

Individuals who wish to apply for disability benefits and reside in the state of Florida should submit an application with the Social Security Administration (SSA), as disability benefits are administered through the federal government according to the SSA. As for what qualifies for disability in Florida, you must meet two general requirements: Technical - You must have paid enough taxes in to the...

Are motorcycles safe? What should you know before you take your bike out on the next trip? For many motorcyclists, there is nothing like the feeling of heading out on the open road. Their reasons for doing so are as unique as they are: some appreciate the quality of a superbly crafted bike. Others love the sense of freedom. Some find it peaceful,...

What are industrial accidents? Technically, they are defined as an accident involving an employee of an industrial company as they perform their work or a large-scale accident caused by an industrial company that affects a wider range of people. That’s the technical meaning. The more immediate definition can include severe or fatal injury, loss of wages, crushing medical bills, ongoing treatment, emotional and...

No one leaves their home in the morning expecting to be injured, but the truth is that it is a dangerous world out there. You put yourself at a little bit of risk whenever you step out into it. That's just life. Injuries and accidents are more common than ever in our fast-paced world. These injuries have the potential to totally disrupt your...