Filing A Social Security Disability Claim: With or Without An Attorney?
Do social security disability applicants need an attorney when filing a claim? If you’re just completing your initial application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, then you probably don’t need one. However, if your disability application has been denied or if you are to stand before a hearing, having
Can Student Loans Be Discharged in a Bankruptcy Filing?
When filing bankruptcy, student loans are generally considered nondischargeable but that doesn’t mean it is impossible to eliminate. The bankruptcy law contains a provision that specifies when a student loan can get discharged. If you’re worried about paying back your student debt, this article will enlighten as to what can happen when you file for
Are Medical Bills Discharged in Bankruptcy?
With healthcare costs skyrocketing, it’s no surprise that more than 60% of petitioners filing for bankruptcy have a significant amount owed in medical debt. If you’re wondering whether you can discharge medical bills in bankruptcy, the answer is yes. However, different types of bankruptcy require you to either give up valuable property or follow a
A Brief Run-through: Is Chapter 13 the Best Choice?
Filing bankruptcy is an important decision you need to think through. In a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you are given the chance to restructure your overwhelming debts to bring current your payments for secured loans, or loans with collateral that could be a home, a car, or similar properties. During your repayment period of three or
Can You File Bankruptcy with Student Loans?
Declaring bankruptcy can discharge the majority of consumer debt, except for a handful of debts such as alimony, child support, fraudulent debt, tax obligations, and student loans. Filing for bankruptcy with student loans is difficult, but not impossible for debtors in exceptional circumstances. Which situations allow student loans to be discharged? If your primary objective
Personal Injury Law: A Closer Look at Damages
Filing a personal injury lawsuit after a slip and fall or car accident is stressful. Without an injury lawyer, it is difficult to assess injuries and damages. When a personal injury case is filed, the company or person found legally responsible pay damages to the injured. The plaintiff is usually paid by the defendant himself
How to Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits
If you wish to receive social security disability benefits, you should file a disability claim as soon as you become disabled. It takes around five months after claiming disability to start receiving cash payments, as this helps the Social Security Administration (SSA) ensure that the claimant’s disability is a lasting one. Furthermore, back payments are
Understanding Social Security Disability Benefits
If a severe physical or mental disability is preventing you from working, you may be qualified to claim disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) through either of their benefit programs. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), officially known as “Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Program” (OASDI), is a part of the Social Security
Disability Benefits Can Get Reduced By Garnishment and Tax Cuts
Have you fought hard and long to get your social security disability insurance claim approved only to find out that taxes and garnishment will be deducted from your SSDI benefits? If so, you are not alone. Knowing that the government has approved cuts on your paycheck can be disappointing, but being informed as to where
