The Social Security Administration is utilizing sophisticated new information technology to identify claims with medical conditions that clearly meet the statutory standards for disability. This program, called Compassionate Allowances, fast-tracks disability cases to expedite favorable determinations for people with …
For those disabled by fibromyalgia (FM), Social Security’s latest ruling is a helpful tool in understanding how your case will be evaluated. Social Security Ruling (SSR) 12-2p recognizes that FM can be a disabling medically determinable impairment when it …
Effective December 31, 2012, Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 1.7 percent increase in their benefits. According to the latest statistics, nearly 62 million Americans currently receive Social Security and Supplemental Security benefits. The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is based …
The onset date indicates the date you allege that they became unable to work. The onset date for SSI claims is not hugely significant because with SSI claims you cannot get paid prior to the date of your application. …
Many people participate in dangerous activities every day. One typical example of someone participating in a dangerous activity would be race-car driving. Legally, the participants are expected to understand the danger of the activity and there is no liability …
Rob Levine & Associates recently had the honor of sponsoring the 21st annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s event. We erroneously reported the fundraising totals in the first iteration of this blog. The correct and final total is $427,000 with …
What is Properly Considered a Rear-end Collision?
If you have been injured in a car wreck in Rhode Island, it is often the case that the other driver rear-ended you. The situation is so common that the law in Rhode …
The Practice of Law
In the most general sense, the “practice of law” involves engaging in any act for another person usually done by attorneys at law in the course of their profession for a fee. Such acts include preparation …
In the event of an accident, insurance companies want to make sure they protect their clients by resolving any claims as quickly and quietly as possible. They do not have the interest of the injured party in mind. After …
If you have been injured as a result of an accident, it is important to consult with an attorney immediately. Although every accident victim has by law a certain amount time to file a case in court (statute of …
