New York Disablity Attorney Blog » working http://www.nydisabilityattorneyblog.com By Brian Mittman Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:58:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.1 en hourly 1 How Do I Know If I Qualify For Social Security Disability Benefits? http://www.nydisabilityattorneyblog.com/how-do-i-know-if-i-qualify-for-social-security-disability-benefits http://www.nydisabilityattorneyblog.com/how-do-i-know-if-i-qualify-for-social-security-disability-benefits#comments Wed, 11 May 2011 20:18:53 +0000 sdaniels http://www.nydisabilityattorneyblog.com/?p=260 Most people don’t ask themselves this question until they are faced with the decision of whether to continue working or due to a physical or emotional impairment. Well if you are curious about whether you qualify, or better yet, whether you would be a good candidate for social security disability benefits, you need to complete our new comprehensive free case evaluation.

We’ve created this evaluation form so that individuals can have their potential case looked over without a face to face consultation. We’ve handled thousands of disability claims and we know the issues that are raised in every case. This free case evaluation is looked over by real attorneys and if a consult is necessary, one can be set up free of charge.

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]]> http://www.nydisabilityattorneyblog.com/how-do-i-know-if-i-qualify-for-social-security-disability-benefits/feed 0 Could Tiger Woods Collect Social Security Disability? http://www.nydisabilityattorneyblog.com/could-tiger-woods-collect-social-security-disability http://www.nydisabilityattorneyblog.com/could-tiger-woods-collect-social-security-disability#comments Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:00:44 +0000 sdaniels http://www.nydisabilityattorneyblog.com/?p=111 Most people would think that there is no way a man who makes millions of dollars each year could every qualify for disability benefits. But this is simply not true. No matter how much money a person makes in this country, as long as they are contributing to the Social Security system, if they become unable to work as a result of a physical or mental impairment, they can collect social security disability if the Administration renders them disabled.

Tiger Woods has captivated the media over the past few months. His decision to step away from the game of golf has raised the issue of whether or not Tiger is unable to work due to an apparent disability.

For an individual to collect Social Security Disability Benefits, they must be unable to work and have an impairment that is expected to last 12 months or result in death. More importantly, Social Security considers an individual to be working if they are earning $1,000 or more in a month. Although Tiger has stepped away from his profession of competing on the PGA Tour, he most certainly continues to collect money from his various endorsements.

For this reason, Tiger would most likely not be eligible to collect Social Security Disability benefits. Significantly, if Tiger was unable to play the game of golf AND he was unable to work in any other capacity, he might be able to collect disability benefits if he was no longer drawing any income from endorsements.

Even the wealthy can apply and ultimately be deemed disabled by the Social Security Administration. Disability Insurance Benefits and a person’s eligibility status is based on their work history. A person with a strong work history is usually insured for benefits 5 years after they stop working.

Tiger may have temporarily left the game of golf, but he appears to be mounting a comeback, at which point, the issue of whether he’s disabled or not will quickly dissappear.

]]> http://www.nydisabilityattorneyblog.com/could-tiger-woods-collect-social-security-disability/feed 0 When Should I Apply For Disability Benefits? http://www.nydisabilityattorneyblog.com/when-should-i-apply-for-disability-benefits http://www.nydisabilityattorneyblog.com/when-should-i-apply-for-disability-benefits#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:29:36 +0000 sdaniels http://www.nydisabilityattorneyblog.com/?p=107 Live Webcast – Wednesday, February 24th at 7pm

Markhoff & Mittman’s series of live webcasts continues on February 24th at 7pm with a special 15 minute show covering the topic of when a person should apply for disability benefits. Disability attorney Scott Daniels breaks down the ramifications of applying at specific times and how to increase your chances of being approved for disability benefits by the Social Security Administration.

Can applying at a certain time increase your chances of success?

Can waiting too long to apply hurt my chances for disability benefits?

Can I apply while I am still working?

What if I apply for benefits then return to work?

Tune in for answers to all of these questions and much more. There’s even a call-in number if you’d like to ask your own question. Get real answers from New York attorney Scott Daniels as he breaks down the disability process.

Click here to tune in.

]]> http://www.nydisabilityattorneyblog.com/when-should-i-apply-for-disability-benefits/feed 0 Our Series Of FREE Disability Seminars Continue… http://www.nydisabilityattorneyblog.com/our-series-of-free-disability-seminars-continue http://www.nydisabilityattorneyblog.com/our-series-of-free-disability-seminars-continue#comments Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:27:20 +0000 sdaniels http://www.nydisabilityattorneyblog.com/?p=79 Our office conducted another great seminar last night in New York City. A special thanks goes out to all who attended and we hope you learned a great deal of information. Whether you are still working, out of work, or haven’t worked in the last couple of years due to an injury or impairment, the purpose of our Free Social Security Disability seminars is to educate you on the complexities of the system.

We covered topics such as common myths about social security, how to prepare for your hearing, how much money you might be entitled to, the actual hearing experience and what to look for in hiring an attorney. It was a tremendous learning experience and our series of seminars will continue throughout 2010.

For more information about our next Free Social Security Disability Seminar, you can log onto www.markhofflaw.com.

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