Social Security disability is an insurance program that is run by the federal government. The federal government created the Social Security Administration to manage this insurance program. Participation in Social Security is mandatory. The way you participate is through Social Security taxes. The fact that this program is mandatory means
Florida’s highways and byways offer nearly endless adventures for motorcyclists. Whether you are using two wheels for your daily commute or you break out the beast for weekend excursions, there’s no shortage of sites to see in the Sunshine State. But there are also numerous laws of which to be
The Top Conditions The Qualify For SSD Social Security disability is an insurance program that provides monetary benefits along with health insurance in the event you are unable to work. Your inability to work must be based upon a physical and or mental impairment. There are multiple impairments, really an
Florida Workers’ Compensation is a no-fault system. An accident that occurs within the workplace, while working, is covered by the Employer’s Workers’ Compensation insurance policy. However, the system is designed to cause delay and to deny medical and lost wage benefits. Many companies choose to do the “wrong thing.” They
If you are experiencing numbness or tingling in your hands the first step you should take is contacting your doctor. Depending upon the severity you may want to consider going to the emergency room. Hand numbness could be a result of a very serious medical condition like carpal tunnel syndrome
It’s that dreaded time of year again…tax season. For many of you, this year may be different than previous years. If you began receiving Social Security Disability benefits in 2017 you may be wondering if those benefits are taxable. Do you have to report those earnings to the IRS? For
If you are a healthy individual with the full capacity to work, the earliest you could apply for social security is at age 62. The program you would be applying for at this point would be for early retirement. The Social Security Administration is an independent agency which oversees the
Social Security is often in the news – especially when it’s time to trim budgets. But tens of millions of Americans rely on this “social safety net” to make ends meet. Social Security is designed to provide just that: security. When age, disability, or death of a spouse or parent
Many of you have heard the rumblings about PIP’s demise in Tallahassee. Specifically, the Florida House of Representatives and Florida Senate are contemplating bills that would repeal and replace Florida PIP with a mandatory Bodily Injury system. Our No-Fault system would be transformed into a fault-based system and no longer
When it comes to hazardous jobs, what immediately comes to mind? Deadliest Catch and subzero ocean conditions? Police officers battling crime, firefighters battling blazes, or soldiers battling enemy forces? No doubt these are inherently risky jobs, but some of the most dangerous jobs for workplace accidents may surprise you –
