Greenberg & Bederman Law Firm Blog

Modern medicine has made great strides in the treatment of mental illness. Thanks to advancements made in pharmaceuticals, people with severe mental conditions are now able to function in society. While there has yet to be a cure for conditions like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, there are at least ways to keep the symptoms at…

There are many reasons to get legal representation when you suffer from a disability and are looking to get disability from the Social Security Administration.  Many disabled people hope that if they retain an attorney, they will get Social Security Disability more quickly.  Can a lawyer help you get a hearing more quickly?  No.  What…

A Common Myth about Drug & Alcohol Abuse in Social Security Disability Cases The Social Security Administration’s hearing office is packed daily with claimants who are anxiously awaiting their hearings. It’s close quarters in those buildings, so I couldn’t help but overhear a claimant who was talking about his “disabilities” to another claimant the other…