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There will Always be Disputes in a Partnership First of all, let me just say that like marriage, even the best partnership will periodically encounter problems and just like a marriage conflicts and disputes should not be left unsettled. Whether a million dollar enterprise or back-alley bar, disagreements over management of your partnership will occur. [...]

Personal injury attorneys who are worth the money that they are being paid understand how to negotiate with insurance companies. They always know that they have to start with a high demand and then gradually come down so that it seems like a fair deal for everyone. A good example can help to highlight this [...]

You have to be in the mindset that an insurance adjuster is the enemy if you are involved in a personal injury. The insurance adjuster is going to try to get the lowest possible payout imaginable for your injury. They do not want you to hire a lawyer, and they are not looking out for [...]

Qualifying for Disability Benefits There are two different and distinct disability programs administered by the Social Security Administration. When determining whether or not an individual qualifies for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability benefits, the SSA adheres to a stringent five-step assessment program. A definite ruling of disabled or not disabled at any point [...]

Questions And Inquiries For Doctors Routinely, for verification and accuracy purposes, the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the lawyers who are representing petitioners will inquire from doctors to provide their professional opinion and general information regarding the disability and impairment of their patient. The memo I wrote in detail for the physicians treating my Milwaukee [...]

With millions of individuals in the United States receiving benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA), the organization has developed into a large bureaucracy that is difficult negotiate with. With more than 57,000 employees, the greatest challenge when dealing with the SSA is finding the right person to talk to. Even professional attorneys often have [...]

Unfortunately more Social Security disability cases are denied in this day and age. In this situation an appeals process is available for those who wish to appeal the ruling by Social Security.   Four levels of administrative adjudication are available when making Social Security claims. For instance: 1. The first ruling. 2. Reconsideration of ruling [...]

If a claimant fails to meet the final date to appeal the denial of his disability claim, he may request an extension from the Social Security Administration (SSA). There must be a good reason for failing to meet the deadline.To request an extension, include a letter with your appeal detailing the specific reason(s) for not [...]

A Social Security Disability hearing is held before an Administrative Law Judge. The hearing is less formal than a traditional courtroom, and it is non-adversarial.   This means the Social Security Administration does not have an attorney representing its interests. The agency’s role is to provide benefits for claimants and deny benefits to claimants who [...]

The following consist of some of the most commonly asked questions by an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). Your attorney may also ask the same questions prior to your disability hearing. Many of these questions may not be relevant to your Social Security case. Although, your answers may not have any impact on the Judge’s decision, [...]

The Social Security Disability application process can have many stages. Very rarely will a person receive an approval on the first try unless that person has a terminal condition. The first stage of the process is the initial determination. It could take the SSA four to six months to give a first ruling. Contact an [...]

When you go in for your social security disability hearing, to try and receive your disability benefits, there are several questions that the judge or your attorney may ask of you. It is best to be prepared and know what type of questions may be asked of you. Not all of the questions will be [...]

If you are disabled and have been trying to get the benefits you need and deserve, perhaps you have recently submitted an application to the SSA for evaluation. In general, the SSA follows a protocol which utilizes a five step process in order to evaluate your claim and determine whether you can receive benefits from [...]

The doctor who is testifying that their patient is impaired is the first and most important piece of evidence in any Social Security claim. There are many people who bring their doctors into the fray, and the doctor is the only person who can speak directly to the disability of someone. Doctors are bound by [...]

The sheer size of the Social Security Administration is a fundamental problem in dealing with it. With more than 57,000 employees, including a separate Office of Disability Adjudication and Review covering about 8,000 employees, 1,300 law and 34 administrative appeals judges, and 14,000 state agency employees who constantly determine disability benefits below hearing levels. It [...]