There are scores of temporary workers in Florida. The construction industry, for example, often relies on these short-term (i.e. typically less than one year and with a specific end date) employees to meet seasonal demands and accommodate for ebbs and flows in business. They’re not the only ones: sectors from
There are hundreds of medical conditions which affect an individual’s ability to work. Some conditions are fairly obvious as having a significant impact upon working abilities such as loss of limb, severe heart disease, or certain cancers. Some not-so-obvious conditions might include plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel…and even blepharospasm. If you
The best-case scenario when you slip and fall is that you get right back up, intact and, perhaps, a bit embarrassed. The worst-case scenario? You experience a significant injury that forces you to take time from work. It depletes your resources and causes you to rack up medical expenses. You
Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits if: You suffer from a severe physical and/or mental impairment. Your medical condition is expected to provide significant limitations for 12 months or more. Your medical condition prevents you from earning more than $1,180 gross per month. You have likely heard someone somewhere along
On July 19, 2018, 31 people set out on a duck boat tour, hoping for an afternoon of sightseeing and fun aboard the amphibious vessel. Among them were members of the Coleman family, including four children, aged one, two, seven, and nine, a retired teacher and his teenaged son, two
How does the Social Security Administration determine I am disabled? It’s a common question asked of Social Security Disability attorneys everywhere. Following is an answer providing a better understanding of residual functional capacity. The Social Security Administration, or SSA, evaluates all claims with a five-step sequential evaluation process. Steps 4
Lymphoma is a type of cancer that develops in the lymphatic system. Cancer starts in the white blood cells called lymphocytes, which are designed to help fight infection and disease as part of the body’s immune system. Because lymph tissue is found throughout the body, lymphoma may develop anywhere in
Acute myelogenous leukemia, or AML leukemia, is a type of blood or bone marrow cancer. This is a rapidly forming cancer, starting in the bone marrow and quickly disseminating throughout the body. The word “acute” means rapid formation and, without treatment, it means it could be terminal after only a
It is hard to think straight in the aftermath of an injury; you’re dealing with pain, potential loss of property, and seeking treatment. Often, the strain does not lessen after the initial incident is over. Now, you must contend with missing work, lost wages, ongoing medical care… the list goes
Playing in the National Football League (NFL) often places professional football players at significant risk for serious, if not permanent, injury. It is no surprise that the NFL has taken steps to financially protect players in the event of permanent injury resulting in an inability to work. In this case,
