Recent Blog Posts
Brain Tumors and SSDI Benefits
If you or somebody you love recently received a brain cancer diagnosis, or if a brain tumor has been identified, it is important to learn about your options for receiving benefits. For primary brain cancers — meaning those that start in the brain, rather than brain cancers that occur as a result of a… Read More »
Key Facts About SSDI
Are you intending to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits? Do you have a family member who may qualify for SSDI benefits, and you are trying to learn more in order to assist them? Have you already applied for SSDI benefits and are confused about why you were denied benefits? In order… Read More »
How Does the SSDI Waiting Period Work?
If you recently became disabled, as a result of a serious accident or a medical diagnosis, you should be learning more about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and taking steps as quickly as possible to gather all necessary documents and evidence to submit an application. In reading about SSDI benefits or speaking to… Read More »
Will I Lose SSDI Payments if I File for Bankruptcy?
Sustaining a serious injury or being diagnosed with a debilitating medical condition not only leaves a person in need of income, but it can also result in long-term financial difficulties. Accordingly, disabled adults who apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, or who are already receiving SSDI benefits, may end up considering personal… Read More »
Can My Spouse Work If I Am Collecting Social Security Disability?
If you are currently applying for Social Security disability benefits or are currently receiving them, you may be wondering if your spouse is eligible to work without affecting your benefits. When asking this question, it is essential to be clear about the type of Social Security disability benefits you are applying for or receiving…. Read More »
Should I Consider Chapter 13 Bankruptcy If I Am Eligible for Chapter 7?
Many debtors who are considering a bankruptcy filing in St. Petersburg or elsewhere in Florida often wonder which type of bankruptcy they should “choose” to file, but there is not usually a choice for most debtors. Generally speaking, under the US Bankruptcy Code, a debtor can only be eligible for Chapter 7 bankruptcy if… Read More »
Blindness and SSDI: What to Know
If you have recently been diagnosed with a medical condition that has resulted in low vision or blindness, or if you sustained a serious injury that resulted in blindness, you should know that you may be eligible to obtain Social Security disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA), and that rules are slightly… Read More »
Waiting for SSDI Benefits: What You Should Know
If you are seriously injured and cannot work, or if you are diagnosed with a serious condition that will prevent you from working for an extended period of time, you may be planning to seek disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA). Even if you meet the eligibility requirements, most people are surprised… Read More »
What Disability Benefits Can I Seek?
If you were injured recently and cannot work due to the disabling nature of your injury, or if you have been diagnosed with a medical condition that will prevent you from working due to the disabling nature of the condition, you are likely trying to determine your eligibility for disability benefits. You may know… Read More »
Do I Need to Pass the Means Test to File for Bankruptcy?
Are you currently considering a personal bankruptcy filing in Florida? If so, you might have started to read about bankruptcy options in order to understand your eligibility for filing different types of bankruptcy, and the benefits and limitations to each type of consumer bankruptcy. Generally speaking, individuals in the St. Petersburg area will typically… Read More »
