Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) impact everyone a bit differently. This can make it hard to know which treatments will work best and what type of recovery to expect. There are numerous factors involved, such as: The general health of the person who suffers the injury...
Los Angeles California Social Security Disability Insurance Law Blog
Publicized coverage of suicide may have damaging consequences
There are many individuals in California who struggle with anxiety and depression to the point that it is crippling. The debilitating emotion they feel every day can cause them to feel so unhappy that they seek alternatives to surviving their situation. The...
Construction accidents can likely be prevented
Construction workers should be able to go to work at the start of a shift and not worry about whether they are going to make it home at the end of the shift or not. Their employers should ensure that they have a safe environment to get the job done. When this doesn't...
Helping teens combat depression in a healthy way
For many California parents, there are few thoughts more concerning than the health and well-being of their children. Often, during the teenage years, children face a variety of obstacles and challenges that can create mental instability. Parents who understand how to...
What are your rights when you return to work after a TBI?
As the victim of a traumatic brain injury in California, you have spent significant time in rehabilitation to help you relearn important skills. You are learning to cope with limitations you may not have experienced before and are doing your best to thrive despite the...
The challenge of being approved for Social Security benefits
When you have a condition that disables you, it may make it impossible for you to work. This puts you in a difficult position because you need to have an income. One of the options that you have is to file for benefits from Social Security. Even though these benefits...
Amputees do not automatically qualify for SSD benefits
At the in California, we often help injured people review their cases and file for Social Security disability benefits. If you have recently suffered an amputation, you may have visited the SSA website in hopes of identifying whether your...
Social Security disability for mental health conditions
Physical disabilities aren't the only types that can qualify a person for Social Security disability benefits. It is also possible for people who have mental health disorders to qualify in some cases. It might prove to be a bit more difficult to accurately show how...
What you should know about schizophrenia and disability benefits
Often, a person in California who has a mental health disorder may not know it until well into adulthood. When symptoms begin, they may mimic other health issues, and someone may find it gradually more and more difficult to continue to function normally at work. ...
Is the Social Security Administration short on staff?
Many California residents suffering from disabling conditions are finding it difficult to get approved for the financial benefits they deserve from the Social Security Administration. The reason? The Social Security Administration appears to be short on staff. The...

