Head injuries are in the news more frequently than ever as sports safety advocates reveal the dangers of concussions. Studies are showing that concussions, typically caused by a blow to the head or violent shaking, are the most commonly known cause of many other...
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What can I expect from my workers’ compensation claim?
If you suffered an injury in the workplace, you understand how overwhelming the aftermath can be. From unexpected medical bills to the possibility of being unable to return to the same job, you know it is important to take immediate action to protect your rights and...
What does rehabilitation after a TBI entail?
Unfortunately, accidents can happen at anytime and at any place. While these events alone are shocking, the injuries suffered from them can be surprising and life altering. Take for example a brain injury. Even minor head trauma can impact a person's cognitive...
Review of the Supplemental Security Income program
As a previous post here mentioned, Supplemental Security Income, or "SSI" for short, is one of two programs that the federal Social Security Administration oversees which, along with the SSDI program, constitute what Central Florida residents commonly think of as...
New study challenges myth that disability is ineffective
One of the reasons politicians frequently target the Social Security disability program is that it purportedly does not do much to get Floridians and other Americans out of poverty. In other words, despite the billions paid out in disability benefits each year, those...
Back pain causing long-term disability
WE all experience aches and pains from time to time. Whether it was a rough workout or strains from the workplace, our bodies go through a lot on a daily basis. For some individuals, back pain can get severe. In some cases, the pain can get so intense that it can be...
How we help clients on the autism spectrum get benefits
A previous post on this blog discussed the various basic types of autism spectrum disorders and how they can affect a Central Florida resident's day-to-day living.Like other neurological and mental conditions, a person on the autism spectrum may find himself or...
Understanding autism as a disability
Living with a disability is difficult no matter a person's age. For a child, a disability may hinder their developmental years causing financial burdens for their parents, as they require more medical attention. For adults, a disability can be challenging because it...
Disability benefits and the autism spectrum
There are many people in South Florida who suffer either with autism or with a related condition that puts the person on the "autism spectrum." There are three different basic types of autism spectrum disorders. The first, "autism" proper, is what a Florida resident...
Review of the basics of SSDI insurance
As this blog has mentioned before, when residents of Central Florida talk about Social Security disability benefits, they are likely referring to one of two federal programs: the Social Security Disability Insurance program, or SSDI, or the Supplemental Security...







