QUESTION:

After sustaining a disabling brain injury, I applied for Social Security benefits. I was turned down, but a friend advised me to appeal the denial. Should I continue with the process? What is the appeals process, and what is the likelihood of being approved?

QUESTION:

I have been denied Social Security benefits after initial application and appeal. Should I continue to appeal? Would it be wise to consult, and possibly hire, and attorney? How would hiring an attorney affect this process?

QUESTION:

I have applied for Medicaid to cover future medical expenses; however, I cannot pay for the care I received at the time of my injury. The medical bills continue to arrive in the mail, and they are huge. How will I pay these bills and still manage to survive on my modest income?

QUESTION:

My son’s doctor has recommended that my son get cognitive rehabilitation upon discharge from the hospital. Our insurance does not cover this service. Is there a way to get cognitive rehabilitation covered by insurance or some other source?

QUESTION:

After a long hospital stay, my son is coming home. He will need long-term rehabilitation; however, we have nearly reached the "cap" on our insurance coverage. What should we do when the insurance runs out? Are there other sources of funding for rehabilitation?