Our Blog Helps Injured Workers Understand Their Disability Claims
Whether you’re having difficulty appealing a denial for Social Security or long-term disability benefits or are fighting a battle for a personal injury settlement, our legal blog can inform you of all of your compensation options. Browse or search our blog posts today for help on disabling/personal injury, Social Security disability, Supplemental Security Income, ERISA claims, and more.
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2019 Social Security COLA will be 2.8% Social Security announces 2.8% increase in benefit checks for 2019. Cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is based on increases in the Consumer Price Index. -
Consistent Statements are the Key to SSDI Credibility When your SSDI application is being reviewed, the judge is looking for inconsistencies. Make sure your statements and records are always consistent. -
Debunking Common Myths About SSDI Successfully applying for Social Security Disability benefits requires that you understand what’s true and what’s not true about the SSDI process. -
Loyd J. Bourgeois recognized by Best Lawyers in America Luling, LA attorney Loyd Bourgeois was recognized in the 25th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. -
What to Expect at an SSDI Hearing The more prepared you are for your Social Security Disability benefits hearing, the more likely you are to be successful. Get useful tips for your hearing here. -
Hearing Decisions: Favorable, Unfavorable – What Does It Mean? Following your SSDI hearing, you will get a Notice of Decision in the mail. Your decision will be either Fully Favorable, Partially Favorable, or Unfavorable. -
Tricks Used by the Insurance Company after a Car Accident Some examples of deceptive tactics insurance companies in Louisiana employ after a wreck to help them pay as little as possible for your injury. -
Do Not Hide or Downplay Pain and Suffering With a Doctor When visiting the doctor with an illness or injury, be specific about the pain and discomfort you feel. This will help build a strong disability claim later on. -
I have a physical disability, but the insurer says it is mental and denied me! I have seen denial letters where individuals with a physical disability are said to have a mental disability by the insurer. Why would they do that? -
Words vs. Actions – Social Security Administrative Law Judge Social Security administrative law judges will look strongly at what you do and the actions you take and give those actions more weight than your words.