A disability can turn your entire life upside down physically, emotionally, and financially. While Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can provide financial help for disabled individuals, applications are complex and frequently denied.… Read more
If you or a loved one has been injured in a workplace accident, our attorneys can help you receive the benefits you need to remain financially secure following the accident. We can help you file a claim with the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation program and determine whether you are entitled to… Read more
Whether you are seeking Supplemental Security Income, or Social Security Disability Income, it is important to understand the process through which this works and the kinds of conditions you are likely to receive benefits for. There are many different reasons to get disability benefits, but the… Read more
A cyber attack launched against T-Mobile exposed the personal data, including social security numbers, of at least 47 million current, former, and prospective customers. Those affected have filed a class action lawsuit demanding T-Mobile stop its storage of "personal identifying information on a… Read more
If you cannot work due to disability, you may be eligible for disability benefits available through the Social Security Disability Insurance. However, in New York and any other state in the country, you must meet specific eligibility requirements to qualify for disability.
There… Read more
If you were asked to guess how many personal data records (containing social security numbers, credit card information, and so on) had been breached since 2005, what would you say?
A million? 50 million? 100 million? How about almost three times the population of the United States: 930… Read more
If you or a loved one has been injured in a workplace accident in New York, our attorneys can help you receive the benefits you need to remain financially secure following the accident. We can help you file a claim with the … Read more
When you file an appeal after the Social Security Administration denies your application, you may still be able to keep your benefits. However, to continue receiving benefits while your appeal is pending, you must file a request for consideration within ten days of receiving your notice of… Read more
Sarah K. Hibbard was born and raised in Indiana. She attended Butler University where she was a Kappa Kappa Gamma and majored in Psychology. She moved to Florida in 2002 to attend Stetson University College of Law. Prior to joining the First Party Litigation department of Morgan
& Morgan… Read more
If you believe you have grounds to open a disability claim, it is important to educate yourself about the steps involved in this process and to consider retaining an experienced lawyer to represent you throughout. An attorney who can answer your questions and… Read more
The Arthritis Foundation reports that over 50 million American adults suffer from some type of arthritis. If you’re one of the Americans who has lost work because of this… Read more
Workplace injuries are often unexpected, and you may not have planned to be out of work and paying costly medical bills. At Morgan & Morgan, our attorneys can help you recover the workers’ compensation benefits you are entitled to that can keep you financially secure following a workplace… Read more
On May 13, 2023, Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, an American investment banking services holding company headquartered in New York City, commonly known as BNY Mellon, filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts. BNY Mellon… Read more
In the wake of the devastation left after Hurricane Harvey, the Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) has issued a warning about potential investment scams tied to relief efforts for victims of the disaster.
My name is Theresa. I recently had a social security case two weeks ago. And I received word that my back pay of $18,000 is going to be deposited in my account by 1:00 and that you all were paid. I'm getting my monthly benefits of a little more than what I expected. I wanted to thank you so… Read more
On July 12, 2023, a hospital in Chicago, Illinois, suffered a massive data breach that exposed the protected health information of over 200,000 patients, including names, social security numbers, and more. Community First Medical Center (… Read more
Across the country, identity theft is becoming an increasingly frequent crime, especially near the end of the tax year. It’s vital that individuals take the appropriate measures to protect themselves from such a damaging situation. Identity theft can have a… Read more
Earlier this year, Advanced Medical Management LLC (AMM), a provider of operational, administrative, and technical healthcare management services to large physician organizations, government agencies, and health plans located in Long Beach, CA, announced that… Read more
I just wanted to let you know that today I was given my decision from Social Security and I am ecstatic to let you know I was APPROVED!!
Attorney Jerry Berkhalter & his assistant Jose Rodriguez were OUTSTANDING!! They were so empathetic to my situation and I genuinely felt they truly… Read more
T. Lee Bodie was born in Panama City, Florida on January 5, 1965. He attended the University of West Florida, graduating magna cum laude in 1988. He went on to obtain his J.D. in 1991 from Florida State University College of Law.
Mr. Bodie focuses on social security law and workers’… Read more
Thank you, Mr. Thomas Peña, for doing such a great job with my social security disability case. This money will ease a heavy burden from my shoulders and make life a bit more bearable. Without your services, my future was dim. I truly am blessed my lord has seen me through this with your help.… Read more
Diane Cassaro is an attorney in Morgan & Morgan’s Jacksonville office. A native of North Florida, she earned an undergraduate degree in classics from Florida State University and then graduated with honors from Florida State University College of Law. During law school, she was an executive… Read more
Brandon Gavin's professional journey is marked by a profound dedication to advocating for individuals in need of legal representation. As the PreSuit Operations Manager at Morgan & Morgan's esteemed Boston office, Brandon brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role. Prior to… Read more
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield has announced that hackers breached the company’s data security measures and stole the personal information of 1.1 million current and former members.
If you are a current or former CareFirst member, your personal information may have been compromised.… Read more
T-Mobile recently confirmed that their company was the subject of a malicious data breach that exposed the personal information of over 50 million people who signed up for a T-Mobile account. Names, birth dates, driver’s license information, and even social security numbers were leaked to the… Read more