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Jan 31, 2023

On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Jan 24, 2023 | Firm News | The Social Security Administration has strict rules and guidelines for how to qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. You must meet all the requirements. One portion of these requirements is to have a disability that qualifies under the SSA’s definition. There are two parts to the definition.

Jan 18, 2023

On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Nov 22, 2022 | Firm News | A major injury from a car accident could result in considerable financial harm. Getting compensation can help you protect your quality of life after an accident has compromised it. The damages that you can recover will depend on the severity of your injuries. Likewise, changes to […]

Jan 18, 2023

On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | May 9, 2022 | Firm News | The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses a comprehensive application process to determine eligibility. Part of this process entails information and document gathering, which the SSA uses to decide whether a person has the qualifications to receive benefits. It is important for applicants to provide all the documents […]

Jan 18, 2023

On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Feb 24, 2022 | Firm News | One of the main requirements to receive Social Security Disability is to have a condition that meets the Social Security Administration’s definition of disability. The SSA explains its definition is strict and has specific criteria a medical condition must meet. If you do not meet the definition, then […]

Jan 18, 2023

On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Aug 27, 2021 | Firm News | Navigating the government’s entitlement programs can be a complex business. If you have worked for several years and sustained an injury that is debilitating, you may be eligible for SSDI or Social Security Disability Insurance. However, there is another benefits program that assists disabled Americans. This […]

Jan 18, 2023

On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Mar 25, 2021 | Firm News | After a serious car accident or slip and fall, the injuries you received can have lasting consequences that haunt you for years or even a lifetime. Insurance companies may try to tell you that an attorney will only slow things down and delay the compensation you […]

Jan 18, 2023

On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Mar 19, 2021 | Firm News | Whether or not accepting a plea bargain is a good idea in your case depends upon your individual situation. However, it is highly likely that a plea bargain will be a part of your journey through the criminal justice system. In many cases, plea bargains benefit […]

Jan 18, 2023

On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Mar 5, 2021 | Firm News | Walking down a New York City street should not result in injury. Unfortunately, even with the city’s plan to help curb pedestrian accidents, they continue to remain high.  The city streets are some of the busiest in the country. Even with sidewalk and bike lane expansions, […]

Jan 18, 2023

On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Mar 2, 2021 | Firm News | Suffering a personal injury can impact your life in many ways including post-traumatic stress disorder. Depending on the circumstances of your accident, you may suffer ongoing emotional trauma that affects your ability to respond rationally to triggers. PTSD can impact your personal relationships, your self-confidence and […]

Jan 18, 2023

On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Feb 20, 2021 | Firm News | After suffering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI), it is not uncommon to experience changes. Some of these changes are somewhat severe and hard to handle. They can even include changes to your overall personality. But why does your temperament change? And what might those changes […]