Long-term disability ("LTD") claimants who are forced to bring suit against their insurer after negotiations fail are understandably concerned about the attorney fees and expenses they would incur. The good news is that a claimant's attorney fees and expenses are paid...
Month: January 2010
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ADAA Changes to ADA Benefit Disabled Workers
Last year, the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (“ADAA”) redefined the meaning of the term “disabled” under existing law by emphasizing disability is to be interpreted more broadly. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines...
2010 Changes to Social Security Disability Earnings Limits
While there is no cost of living adjustment for Social Security beneficiaries for 2010, other changes will be effective as of the new year. Particularly important for any SSDI or SSI claimant are the earnings thresholds. In 2010, an individual must earn $1,120 to be...