Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Learning The SSDI Basics
When you have been injured or diagnosed with a disabling condition, you are likely thinking about applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). What do you need to know about applying and qualifying for benefits? How long will it take before you can receive benefits? Are SSDI and SSI benefits the same thing? These… Read More »
How Does Consumer Bankruptcy Work?
Whether you are in the initial stages of considering a consumer bankruptcy filing or you have already made the decision to file, it is essential to understand how consumer bankruptcy works. And, importantly, it is critical to understand that the term “consumer bankruptcy” does not just refer to one particular type of bankruptcy filing,… Read More »
Common Conditions For SSDI Benefits
Were you recently diagnosed with a disabling condition and wondering if you are eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits? Or were you recently injured in an accident and wondering if your injury qualifies you for SSDI benefits? Many people begin researching SSDI benefits and common conditions in order to give them a… Read More »
SSDI And Long COVID?
Can you obtain disability benefits if you suffer from long COVID? This is a relatively new question that did not need to be addressed in any capacity prior to 2020. Yet as the pandemic goes on and COVID-19 mutates and continues to infect people, it can lead to long-term disabilities. The long-term disabilities associated… Read More »
What Are My Options For Saving Money While Receiving Social Security Disability?
Are you currently receiving Social Security disability payments, or are you planning to apply for benefits in the near future? You may know that there are important eligibility distinctions between Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, but both SSDI and SSI require you to have a disability that… Read More »
What Is A Social Security Disability Hearing?
Nobody applies for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits with the expectation that they will receive a denial from the Social Security Administration (SSA). However, SSDI applicants are often denied benefits after an initial application, and many of the reasons for the denial can be corrected with help from a national disability benefits attorney…. Read More »
I Think I Am Disabled: What Type Of Disability Benefits Should I Be Seeking?
When you have suffered a serious injury that has left you disabled and unable to work, or you have been diagnosed with a debilitating illness or condition, our national disability benefits attorneys know how important it is to find out quickly about your options for seeking disability benefits. If you cannot work, not only… Read More »
What Changes To Expect For SSDI Benefits In 2023
Whether you are currently receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you are in the process of seeking SSDI benefits, or you know that you will soon be applying for SSDI benefits, it is important to know about any changes that could impact the process or your payments in 2023. There are some important… Read More »
Will My Business Be Impacted By My Personal Bankruptcy?
If you are considering the possibility of filing for bankruptcy and you are also a business owner, it is important to speak with a St. Petersburg bankruptcy lawyer who can tell you more about the differences between consumer and business bankruptcy more broadly, and who can evaluate the particular facts of your case in… Read More »
When Can Family Members Receive My SSDI Benefits?
If you are disabled and are applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments or you are already receiving SSDI payments, you may be wondering if certain family members are also eligible to receive benefits based on your disability and work record. In particular, when you are responsible for minor children or adult children… Read More »
