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On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Jan 28, 2020 | Firm News | When you incur an injury that leaves you disabled, you may wonder how you will provide for your family. Sometimes you may be able to get Social Security Disability benefits so you can continue to help your family. Before you can receive these benefits, though, you […]
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Jan 21, 2020 | Firm News | A blow to the head can result in a traumatic brain injury. There are many different kinds of TBI, including contusions and concussions. Because the names sound similar, people may confuse the two. Click here to consult with a personal injury attorney at Simon & Gilman, […]
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Jan 7, 2020 | Firm News | Once Social Security approves your application for disability benefits, you will have to make reports to the agency on anything that may affect your disability payments. While some New York residents remain unemployed for a long while, others are able to find a job while still […]
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Dec 25, 2019 | Firm News | As a veteran, you hold a special status in the country that can help you in many cases. You dedicated yourself to service this country, which is something that earn you recognition and the ability to receive services that are not available to civilians. One area […]
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Dec 13, 2019 | Firm News | Most people in New York have heard others talk about probate when discussing wills and inheritances after someone dies. While a commonly experienced process, probate may often be misunderstood. It is important for people to have a sense of what probate is, when it happens and […]
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Dec 11, 2019 | Firm News | New York City schoolteachers owe students a general duty of care to ensure their safety and wellbeing while attending class. Rules may prohibit instructors from engaging in hazardous activities or using flammable materials when conducting a course. In the event that a teacher negligently breaches a […]
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Dec 5, 2019 | Firm News | When you pay your FICA taxes on every paycheck in New York, that money goes into a fund that helps pay Social Security Disability benefits. You and every other worker have rights to collect on this money if you meet the requirements for SSDI. However, those […]
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Nov 19, 2019 | Firm News | New York residents who qualify for social security disability insurance benefits may work in a limited capacity when it does not aggravate their medical issues. To receive SSDI, you must first show a diagnosis of an impairment that prevents you from substantially carrying out your work […]
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Nov 1, 2019 | Firm News | Trauma from a car accident can affect the body in unexpected ways. Though not a frequent occurrence, vocal cord paralysis can result from trauma to the neck or torso and can be more dangerous than neck injuries, such as whiplash, more often associated with car accidents. In addition […]
On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Oct 29, 2019 | Firm News | In a traffic case that goes to criminal court in New York, perception matters almost as much as the facts in the case. Impairment of judgment because of alcohol may lead to unwise decisions, and emotions such as fear and panic may motivate a driver to leave the […]


