What if My Child is Injured at an Amusement Park?
What can be more enjoyable for a child than a day at the amusement park? The bright light, the exciting sounds, and the fast rides are all just so magical when we are young. As parents, it is a joy to provide your child with such a memorable experience. But amusement parks aren’t magical places. […]
Will the Social Security Administration Spy on Me if I am on SSDI?
Seeking disability benefits should not be an overly different experience. Unfortunately, many people find the experience to be incredibly frustrating. It often feels like you have to justify yourself to some faceless authority, which can be pretty intimidating. But one aspect that can really bother people is the idea that the Social Security Administration might […]
Does “Long Covid” Qualify as a Disability?
COVID has been a nightmare for many people. Unfortunately, it isn’t a nightmare that lets go of people easily. The sickness it causes is often along the lines of a really bad flu now, but, for some people, it continues well beyond this initial stage through what is being called “long COVID.” Long COVID is […]
What Can I Do About Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect?
Nursing home neglect and abuse, unfortunately, is a problem that many people face. Learning more about the types of neglect and abuse that can happen and what you can do to reduce the risks of them happening to your loved one can provide some much-needed peace of mind. Find out more about nursing home abuse […]
Do I Qualify for Social Security?
Am I Qualified To Receive Social Security Disability Benefits? This is the first question everyone asks before they even apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. It’s a very good question that cannot be answered easily. At O’Malley Tunstall PLLC, we know Social Security laws inside and out. With office locations in Raleigh and Tarboro, we provide […]
How much will Social Security payouts increase in 2022?
On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Apr 20, 2022 | Social Security Disability For decades, American employees have made weekly or bi-weekly contributions to Social Security. Every paycheck that you receive has a deduction taken out to contribute to Social Security to help fund programs that protect older adults and those with disabling medical conditions. Even if you are […]
Do long haul symptoms qualify me for Social Security benefits?
On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Feb 25, 2022 | Long-Term Disability Covid-19 has been affecting everyone in different ways, and we are now in the process of seeing the consequences in long haulers. People suffering long-term consequences after a Covid-19 infection, referred to as long haulers, are experiencing complications well after the illness has left their system. And […]
How are SSDI benefits calculated?
On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Dec 22, 2021 | Social Security Disability If you are thinking about applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, you are probably wondering how much you would receive if the Social Security Administration (SSA) approves you. You need to know if the level of benefits would be worth the time and effort to […]
New mandate aims to stop drunk driving by 2026
On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Dec 9, 2021 | Car Accidents We all know that drunk driving crashes occur far too often. At the end of football games, concerts, student parties, and the like, people who have been drinking are driving home, a common occurrence in North Carolina college towns. However, lawmakers are working on technology that may […]
Changes to SSD are needed to save your benefits
On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Oct 21, 2021 | Social Security Disability Social Security Disability is in trouble. Within 15 years, people who get SSD benefits will only receive 78% of the money they get now unless Congress does something. Most people in the Raleigh and Tarboro areas can’t afford a 22 percent cut to their social security […]
