If you suffer a workplace injury or severe medical condition, you need to understand your rights to pursue social security disability benefits. Far too often, people don’t pursue the benefits they deserve because they don’t feel they will qualify for them. However,...
Zoning Board Approves Variances for Apartment Development
A 52-unit apartment building is getting closer to construction after the Rochester Zoning Board of Adjustment approved three key variances. WBTB Attorney Abby Karoutas presented the plan to the board during its Oct. 13 meeting. Our firm has extensive...
5 Secondary Conditions That People With Disabilities Often Face
Unfortunately, when many individuals endure physical and mental disabilities in workplace accidents, they also endure secondary conditions that significantly impact their lives. The secondary impacts can also play a role in the benefits you recover. Here are some of...
What Benefits Does Social Security Provide for People with Disabilities?
Most people don’t believe they will become disabled at any point during their lives. However, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA), “Studies show that a 20-year-old worker has a 1-in-4 chance of becoming disabled before reaching full...