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Physical Therapy Tips for Workers Comp & Social Security Clients

5 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Physical Therapy – Physical Therapy is often one of the most important elements of our Workers Compensation and Social Security clients’ road to recovery. Modern developments in both techniques and equipment have made physical therapy a highly successful tool in helping disabled workers recover from debilitating […]

Is Social Security SSI Taxable?

Will I Be Taxed on My Social Security SSI Benefits? Santa Ana Lawyers Many people use the term “Social Security” to refer to both “Supplemental Security Income” (SSI) and/or “Social Security Disability Benefits” (SSD or SSDI). Supplemental Security Income (SSI) pays monthly benefits to low income individuals – who are disabled, blind, or age 65 […]

How Much You Can Earn and Not Lose SSI

How Much Can I Earn While Collecting Social Security SSI, and Not Lose My Benefits? Carson Lawyers Many people use the term “Social Security” to refer to both “Supplemental Security Income” (SSI) and/or “Social Security Disability Benefits” (SSD or SSDI). The Social Security Administration administers both of these programs. The Supplemental Security Income Program (SSI) […]

No 2016 Social Security Increase

No Social Security Increase in 2016 No Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) For only the third time in more than 40 years, millions of Social Security recipients – including disabled workers, veterans and retirees – will see no increase in Social Security benefits next year. Almost 60 million retirees, disabled workers, spouses and children collect […]

How to Collect Social Security Faster

Our Attorneys Explain How to Collect Social Security Disability Faster A recent audit of the Social Security Administration system revealed that over one million applications are back-logged. Consumer watchdogs say that the average time to process Social Security claims is up to 450 days – and the number of pending cases is the largest in Social […]

Female Workers Compensation Attorneys

Los Angeles Best Women Workers Compensation Lawyers In 1971 the disability law firm of Cantrell Green was founded by attorneys Marilyn Green and Dick Cantrell. Forty decades ago – when only 10% of law students were female – Ms. Green was an award winning lawyer, championing the fair representation of disabled workers. Cantrell Green had had female […]

Female Social Security Attorneys

Los Angeles Best Female / Women Social Security Lawyers The disability law firm of Cantrell Green was founded in 1971 by attorneys Marilyn Green and Dick Cantrell. Forty years ago – when only 10% of law students were female – Ms. Green was a pioneer in championing the fair representation of disabled workers. Things have […]

Ask the Workers Comp Attorney: What is Temporary Disability?

Attorneys Explain Workers Comp Terms: Temporary Disability– Temporary Disability (“TD”) benefits are Workers compensation payments that an injured worker receives if he or she cannot do their usual job, while recovering from your injury or illness. TD benefits are not taxable. Temporary Total Disability Temporary Total Disability is paid to injured workers who cannot work […]

Happy Birthday Social Security!

Lawyers Answer: Are My Social Security Benefits Safe? Next month Social Security reaches its 80th anniversary – on August 14, 2015. Established in 1935 by President Franklin Roosevelt, the Social Security system was put in place to assist “the most vulnerable members of the American public.” And – while the Social Security Administration has planned […]