In order to qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits (SSDI) or Supplemental Social Security Income (SSI), you must prove you are physically or mentally impaired and unable to work. Your proof must comply with the stringent requirements of the Social Security Administration (SSA). Albany Attorney Paul Giannetti is well-versed in the SSA requirements for proving […]
Social Security Disability Income Limits
There are two types of Social Security disability programs that provide disabled individuals cash benefits. In many ways, they look very similar, but they are not. There are several significant difference, especially regarding the financial eligibility requirements. Social Security Disability Income and Supplemental Security Income are both managed and overseen by the Social Security Administration. […]
How Much Compensation Can You Get for a Wrongful Death Claim?
The death of a loved one is a traumatic event. The grief is compounded when the death was preventable and due to someone’s negligent or intentional wrong act. In addition to the sorrow felt over the missing person, if you were dependent on that person for financial support, you may find yourself struggling to pay […]
Workers Compensation Nurse Case Manager: What You Should Know
When an employee becomes injured or sick at work, there are many things going on all at once. The employee is gaining medical attention from their regular doctor or from an emergency room if the accident is serious and they need immediate medical attention. Also, the employer is being informed about the accident as the […]
Workers Compensation Future Medical Settlements
In New York, employees who have been injured on the job have several options regarding workers’ compensation settlements. There are actually two parts to a worker’s comp claim, lost wages and medical. What many people don’t realize is that they can settle one part and leave the other part open in many cases. Can you […]