The Houston Social Security disability benefits lawyers at the Law Offices of M. Stanley Whitehead are dedicated to helping our clients better understand the SSDI process and keeping them informed of any changes in the program that could affect their benefits. 2018 is just around the corner, and it’s bringing some changes for SSDI beneficiaries: […]
Truckers Social Security Disability
The trucking industry is a huge part of the U.S. economy. Approximately 71% of all freight is still carried by big rigs — nearly 11 billion tons of freight in 2017 alone. That same year, about 7.7 million people were employed in jobs related to the trucking industry, with 3.5 million of those being employed […]
Social Security Beneficiaries to Get 1.7 Percent Increase in 2015
Nearly 64 million Americans will see a 1.7 percent cost of living increase in their Social Security income in 2015. The Social Security Administration announced the increase last month. Retirees, Social Security disability recipients, and those receiving Social Security Supplemental Security Income will benefit. For the average retiree, this increase translates into about $22 a […]
Traumatic Brain Injury Among Young Workers Increases Disability Risk
Disability can be even more devastating when it affects a young worker. According to a study, when workers between the age of 16 and 24 suffer a brain injury, there is a significant toll on workers’ compensation costs as well as costs from lost days at work. The study finds that there is a significantly […]
