The Social Security Administration (SSA) has a very difficult job. Its workers must review applications from people in serious medical distress and determine who can and cannot theoretically return to work. The decisions they make can have a lasting impact on both the...
Social Security Disabilities
What to do when you are denied social security disability
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is notoriously strict when it comes to awarding Social Security Disability (SSD). Though the numbers vary from region to region and year to year, the vast majority of applications for SSD are turned down. The SSA itself says...
Pitfalls To Avoid When Filing For Social Security Disability Benefits: Not Hiring An Attorney
In over 10 years of practicing, I've come to identify several pitfalls that many claimants fall into when applying for Social Security. Avoiding these can greatly increase your chances of getting a favorable decision. In this four part series I want to...
Pitfalls to Avoid When Filing For Social Security Disability Benefits: Focusing on The Wrong Issues
PITFALLS TO AVOID WHEN FILING FOR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS In over 10 years of practicing, Ive come to identify several pitfalls that many claimants fall into when applying for Social Security. Avoiding these can greatly increase your chances...
Pitfalls to Avoid When Filing For Social Security Disability Benefits: Consistent Treatment and Non-Compliance
In over 10 years of practicing, I've come to identify several pitfalls that many claimants fall into when applying for Social Security. Avoiding these can greatly increase your chances of getting a favorable decision. In this four part series I want to...
Pitfalls to Avoid When Filing for Social Security Disability Benefits: Medical Records
In over 10 years of practicing, Ive come to identify several pitfalls that many claimants fall into when applying for Social Security Disability benefits. Avoiding these can greatly increase your chances of getting a favorable decision. In this four-part series...
Fox28 Good Day Marketplace: Social Security Disability
Attorney Britton Hicks is interviewed by Fox28 Good Day Marketplace about Social Security Disability.
Meet Attorney Britton Hicks
Attorney Britton Hicks explains how she can help people during the grueling Social Security Disability process. Although it may be a difficult process, Britton is here to help guide her clients which is rewarding to her in the end.
There is an old joke that goes like this…
There is an old joke that goes like this: Why dont sharks (or snakes) bite attorneys?; the answer: Professional courtesy!. While it may be true that the reputation of attorneys is somewhat deserved, I can honestly say that for most of my career, my interactions...
How Would You Pick an Attorney?
Choosing an attorney is a daunting process. There are a lot of us. We do all kinds of things to try to get your attention. Some of us have TV commercials where we talk about how hard we fight, awkwardly throw a football or maybe tug at your heart with...