Although the merits of your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim might eventually speak for themselves, there are things you can do at the start of the application process that can improve your chances of a quicker and positive result. First, strongly consider hiring an attorney to represent your interests….
The growth of ride-sharing companies Uber and Lyft have undisputedly increased convenience for Americans in need of transportation. Instead of hailing a cab or calling ahead for a driver, you can obtain a ride in just of few clicks on an app. Unfortunately, a recent study released by researchers at…
Most applicants for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are denied initially and must appeal to obtain their benefits. There are certain conditions that expedite the approval process and guarantee benefits because they are so debilitating. Instead of having to prove how a disability or condition affects your ability to…
Earlier this summer, Governor Andrew Cuomo increased harassment protections for New York workers. As he explained when he signed the bill into law: “There has been an ongoing, persistent culture of sexual harassment, assault, and discrimination in the workplace, and now it is time to act.” Non-disclosure agreements in contracts…
Earlier this year, sociologist Jill E. Yavorsky conducted a study that indicates both men and women face employment discrimination when they apply for jobs commonly associated with the opposite sex of the applicant. Ms. Yavorsky, an assistant professor at the University of North Carolina Charlotte, sent out 3,000 applications for…
In 2018, over 2 million people applied for Social Security Disability benefits. Most applicants are denied at the application level because they fail to prove they’re disabled and can’t work. To be eligible, you must have a health problem expected to last at least twelve months that prevents you from…
In a study published by the American Bankruptcy Institute, people are twice as likely to file for bankruptcy if their health insurance has been interrupted. In fact, there’s a significant association between coverage interruption and consumer bankruptcies researchers found upon analyzing Bureau of Labor Statistic data of over 12,500 people….
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 14,955 lives were saved in 2017 as a result of wearing a seat belt. Of the 37,133 that were killed that year in a traffic accident, 47% of them were unrestrained. NHTSA estimates that 2,549 of those died could have been…
This year’s Lupus Walk will take place October 5, 2019 at Canalside. The Lupus Alliance funds free programs for those affected by Lupus and related autoimmune diseases throughout Western New York. The walk with feature bands, raffles, food and loads of family fun. Jeffrey Freedman Attorneys has been a supporter…
New data shows that people who enjoy playing racing video games are actually worse drivers in real life. Since 1980, video games have played a large role in the lives of children and adults alike. Racing games, specifically, are particularly popular. But research from the United Kingdom indicates a love…
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