Disability and Negligence Blog 
Car Accidents
- Two men killed in Prince George's County auto accident
- Suspect in Car Crash that killed McDaniel Student is Brought to Maryland
- McDaniel College student killed in car accident in Westminster, Maryland
- Good News About Teen Drivers in Baltimore
Medical Malpractice
Nursing Home Abuse & Injuries
- Health Care Reform Targets Nursing Home Abuse
- Assaults on Nursing Home Residents
- Bush Administration's Secret Rule Hurts Nursing Home Abuse Victims
- Limits on Damages in Lawsuits Against Nursing Homes
- Nursing home resident found dead outside of the nursing home
Social Security Disability
- Woman with Cancer Denied Social Security Disability
- Lupus Linked to Some Birth Control Pills
- What Your Long Term Disability Insurer Doesn't Want You to Know
- How to Choose a Lawyer for Your Social Security Disability Case
- Traumatic Brain Injury and Social Security Disability
General
- Assisted Living Facility Resident Attacked and Killed by Another Resident
- 9 Year Old Boy Severely Burned by a Coleman Heater
- Virginia Personal Injury Lawyer Writes Two Books You Must Read
- Canadian lawyer Ches Crosbie's auto accident book
- Massachusetts Personal Injury Lawyer Tom Kiley
Legal News
New Social Security Disability Blog!...
Posted on 3/18/2009
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Social Security Disability
- Social Security Disability - What is It?
- How Does Social Security Define Disability?
- Should you hire a Lawyer to handle Your Social Security Disability Case in Maryland?
- Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits: The Long and Winding Road
- Social Security Disability: A Safety Net Full of Uncertainty
Newsletters
- June/July 2010 Newsletter - The Christie Report
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- Nov./Dec. 2009 Newsletter
- Sept./Oct. 2009 Newsletter
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Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some initial questions many clients have when they first contact Sharon Christie. The questions below may address many initial concerns you may have. If you don't find the answers here, you should contact us for answers to questions specific to your case. The consultation is free.
Social Security Disability
- Q: When should I apply for Social Security disability benefits?
A: You should apply for Social Security disability benefits as soon as you believe that your mental or physical illness will keep you from working for at least 12 months. Because of the serious backlog of cases nationwide, it can take more than two years from the time you first file your claim to have your case decided. You should not wait until you have been out of work for a year. Certain rules and limitations apply to Social Security disability claims limiting the amount of any award for past due benefits. Generally, you cannot be awarded past due benefits for more than one year prior to the date of your application, no matter when you became disabled. Therefore, early filing is very important.
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FAQs
Car Accidents
Medical Malpractice
How long do I have to file a claim in court?
What do I do if I think I have a claim?
Nursing Home Abuse & Injuries
How long do I have to file a claim in court?
What is nursing home/assisted living negligence?
Social Security Disability
Do I have to pay taxes on my Social Security disability benefits?
When should I apply for Social Security disability benefits?
I've been turned down for disability. What do I do now?
Case Results
Car Accidents
Six figure settlement for a client injured in a head-on collision
Medical Malpractice
Settlement in brain injury case
Help for family of deceased man
Nursing Home Abuse & Injuries
Settlement in choking death case
Social Security Disability
Client Gets Social Security Disablity in Three Months
48 Year Old with Cervical Disc Herniations gets Fully Favorable Decision
Client with Multiple Personality Disorder Approved for Benefits