Florida Workers' Compensation Lawyer Blog

Between the years 2000-2008, the number of Social Security Disability cases has more than doubled. According to attorney Randy Zeldin, Esq., a Social Security Disability attorney in Boca Raton, some Claimants have waited up to 3 years to have their claim determined. This results in terrible hardship for many person, because they often go without income or medical care while waiting for their appeal to be determined.

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Individuals receiving Social Security Disability Benefits are also eligible for Medicare and the new Medicare Part "D." Part D is voluntary, but requires payment of additional premiums, to be used for prescription drugs. The Center for Medicare Services has announced that open enrollment has begun beginning November 15, 2009 until the end of the calendar year.

According to Social Security Disability Attorney Randy Zeldin, Esq., it is important to shop around carefully for Medicare Part "D" premiums. According to Randy Zeldin, Esq., there is a huge variation in the cost of the premiums and the benefits they provide. Social Security Attorney Randy Zeldin, Esq. represents Social Security Disability clients in Palm Beach and Broward Counties.

What happens if a worker has an accident on the job and the Employer denies that the injury is related to the accident? The Employee may sue the Employer if there was some form of negligence. In effect, the injured worker may treat the event as a conventional personal injury claim. This change in the law is the result of a decision called Schroeder v. Peoplease Corp.

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