If you have a disease or disability that has lasted for a year, is expected to last for a year or will likely kill you, you cannot work. Bill collectors do not care. Landlords and mortgage companies do not care. Your utility company does not care. These creditors...
There is an understandable sense of relief for Indiana residents who have applied for Social Security Disability benefits and been approved. Not only does this help them make ends meet, but it gives them time to recover from their injuries or condition and prepare for...
Young people in Indiana want to have their independence and be free to live on their own. This includes disabled people who have been getting some form of Social Security Disability benefits. When a young adult receives Supplemental Security Income, there are rules...
Families in Indiana who have a loved one with mental or physical disabilities are concerned about their future. If their loved one needs protection, it is important to know the options to protect them. Adult guardianships can be useful Adult guardianships are often...
According to the Social Security Administration, approximately 8 million people received Social Security Disability benefits in 2022. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 61 million adults in the United States live with a disability....
You applied for Social Security Disability benefits weeks ago only to finally receive a letter from the Social Security Administration stating your application was denied. This is incredibly frustrating. After all, you know you have a medical condition that makes it...
Social Security Disability Insurance benefits can provide much-needed income to Indiana residents who are no longer able to work for a living due to an injury. Indiana's workers' compensation system can do something similar. If you are permanently disabled because of...
If one of your loved ones has become unable to manage their own affairs, due to illness, injury or some other condition, it may be time for you to become their legal guardian in order to protect them. This can be a profound act of love, but it's also a difficult...
Parents of disabled children or those with severe autism worry about their children’s futures. And, these fears do not go away as they age, even if they become an independent adult. It is a parent’s job to always worry. However, it is also a parent’s job to plan for...
Most of us need our jobs, especially in today’s uncertain economic times. Having to take time off from work because of an injury can seriously disrupt your life and cause you incredible stress or worry about how you will pay bills or take care of your family. When...
