Evaluating A Social Security Claim

  By: Anna Louise Hawes One of the things Burnett & Driskill does daily is speak with people who want to know if they should apply for disability.  When I look at a case, there are three big issues I am looking for: program financial requirements, severity...

Employment Disability – ERISA

by Kyle Sciolaro Disability Insurance Through Your Employer – Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability There are several types of insurance and benefits programs available to people struggling with disabilities. Many people are familiar with the Social...

You are not “fine.”

I’ve been reading through more medical records, and I am seeing a recurrent theme: “I’m fine.” “I’m doing well.” “I’m great.” Really? Because from the rest of the medical records, you are not fine. Why do we say we are “fine” when we are not? Habit: “How are you?”...