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Lumbar Radiculopathy Workers’ Comp Settlement Guide
You’re probably reading this because the pain didn’t stay in your back. It started there, then moved down the leg, into the calf, maybe even the foot, and now you’re trying to work through a…
Read MoreDoes Debt Transfer To Kids? (Georgia Guide 2026)
Generally, you are not personally responsible for your parent’s debt. The debt doesn’t just disappear, though, it is usually handled by the deceased person’s estate before any inheritance is passed on. A common call sounds…
Read MoreNegotiating With Creditors After Chapter 13 Dismissal
The dismissal notice shows up, and you read one line before your mind jumps straight to the mortgage, the car, the paycheck, and the phone calls you thought had finally stopped. That reaction is normal.…
Read MoreDo You Get Back Pay For VA Disability Appeal?
Yes. If you win a VA disability appeal, you generally receive a lump-sum back pay award for the full waiting period from your effective date to the final approval date, and average successful appeal outcomes…
Read MoreSocial Security Disability Hearing (Win Your Claim)
You open the mail, see the hearing notice, and your stomach drops. After months of forms, denials, and waiting, Social Security has finally set your disability hearing. Clients in Athens who call my office at…
Can Your Social Security Benefits Be Garnished in Georgia?
If you’re struggling with debt, you might be asking: Can Social Security benefits be garnished in Georgia? In Georgia, Social Security benefits are generally protected from garnishment by private creditors, but can be garnished for unpaid…
My only income is Social Security. Should I still consider bankruptcy?
We often meet with people with debt problems whose only income is Social Security benefits. In some cases, they are “judgment proof”. That is, there is no way for their creditors to collect. Other than…
Can I file for Social Security Disability even if I’m still working?
This is a question we hear virtually every day. Many people believe they could qualify for disability, but are afraid to leave their job and take a chance on pursuing a claim. Here’s the reality….
I’ve been denied Social Security Disability benefits before. Can I file a new claim?
Even if you have been previously denied disability benefits, you can file a new claim. To receive Social Security Disability benefits, though, you must not only prove disability, you must meet the earnings requirement….
What a Social Security Disability Denial Means
If you’ve recently received a notice of denial for your Social Security Disability claim, then you’re not alone; in fact, it’s estimated that initial claims have a denial rate of around 65 percent. So, what…
Time Frame for Social Security Benefits
In an ideal world, people with disabilities would receive immediate support, but the modern world is far from ideal. If you are applying for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits, the following steps may take you…
Caring for Children: Social Security Benefits in Georgia
Social Security helps those in need, but determining who is in need can be difficult, especially when the person in question is a child. Disabilities make it difficult for children to study or work, but…
What is the Ticket to Work Program?
When you are a person living on social security disability, it’s hard to see if you can work again without risking losing your benefits. With the Ticket to Work program, you sign up voluntarily. If…
Social Security Disability Rules Specific to Georgia
If you are applying for social security in Athens, Georgia, you start by calling your local social security office and setting up a disability. Approximately 70 percent of the people that apply for disability benefits…




