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Should I hire an attorney?

Flexer Law knows what the Social Security Administration is looking for in medical records, so we can work with your doctors to get an effective testimony.

How to prove you are disabled for Social Security

In order to qualify for disability benefits under Social Security you have to be found disabled. But, what does it MEAN to be DISABLED? Here's the answer.

Top 3 Myths About Personal Injury Lawsuits

Injury cases are often highly controversial. For example, people often disagree strongly about whether legal remedies are required to compensate for an injury, or whether the person received a fair or excessive amount.In this context, there are numerous myths surrounding...

10 Myths and Facts About Social Security Disability Insurance

If your health is so severely impaired that you cannot work, you may have considered applying for Social Security disability insurance.

Why do I need a Social Security Attorney

At Agee Clymer Mitchell and Laret, we have highly-experienced professionals long versed in the process of the law, here to assist and guide your potential actions.

Are Social Security Disability And Unemployment The Same?

No, Social Security disability and unemployment benefits are not the same thing. Learn the difference between the two programs.

8 Social Security Services You May Not Know About

A list of 8 lesser-known helpful resources and services the Social Security Administration offers to assist with medical, family and financial issues.

Social Security and You: Filing for Social Security benefits

I get lots of questions about the mechanics of filing for Social Security benefits. Some of the questions seem very basic to me. But then I remind myself that even

Do You Have a Social Security Benefits Strategy?

Many Americans think Social Security is simple and straightforward, often it is not. Just recently, the bipartisan budget act made some significant changes to Social Security laws about claiming retirement and spousal benefits. Making a mistake when selecting your benefit option can cost thousands

Will My Retirement Job Affect Social Security?

You can have your cake and eat it too when it comes to working in a retirement. In years past, Social Security laws discouraged older workers from staying on the job. But that’s no longer the case.

When to take Social Security

One of the biggest decisions any American must make pre-retirement is when to take Social Security.

Social Security: Many Social Security services available online

Online, you can apply for retirement and disability benefits, appeal a decision, and do much more.

Social Security benefits are stingy

Data from the OECD shows that Social Security benefits are distressingly low compared with pensions in the rest of the developed world.

Social Security Benefits Q and A

Social Security questions on benefits answered from unemployment and Medicare to income tax and identity theft.

Social Security Benefits Calculator

Use this social Security benefits calculator from United Bank to estimate what your Social Security benefits will be when you retire.

Social Security benefits for grandchildren

In some cases, dependent children are eligible for Social Security based on their retired, disabled or deceased grandparent's benefits.

Women and Social Security Benefits

Income, natural longevity, disability — even a spouse’s work record — factor into Social Security benefits for women.

Social Security: Disability can affect Social Security benefits