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- Read more...(SAINT LUCIE, Fla.) – A elderly woman, Karel (not her real name), had her Social Security Disability (SSD) stripped away from her when the Social Security Administration (SSA) determined she was no longer disabled under their criteria. Her benefits were to cease immediately, when she reached out...Read more...(FLORIDA) – A disabled client in his thirties was told by the Social Security Administration (SSA) that they were eligible for retroactive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, post-dated to the time their disability was documented. For an individual already on fixed income from...June 30, 2025Read more...(OKEECHOBEE, Fla.) - Preparing for loss is one of life’s most challenging feats but guaranteeing that your wishes are respected is crucial. A young man in critical condition and his mother needed legal help preparing the proper legal documentation to ensure his medical wishes were met. That's...June 18, 2025Read more...(FORT PIERCE, Fla.) - One of our clients came to Florida Rural Legal Services (FRLS) after losing her job. Although she was past retirement age, she continued working to cover basic living expenses. At her workplace, a conflict occurred between her and a coworker. She was not the aggressor and...June 10, 2025Read more...(HARDEE, Fla.) – In the wake of Hurricane Ian in 2021, many Florida families faced displacement and distress. When disaster struck, our client and her son had to leave their Hardee County home and evacuate to a local hotel. Facing the rising cost of the hotel bill, our client grew concerned about...Client Story | FRLS Successfully Represents Client at Benefits Hearing Saving Her a Total of $25,238May 30, 2025Read more...(FLORIDA) - After becoming the primary caregiver for her grandchild, our client relied on Social Security Disability benefits to support their household. Years later, she received a sudden notice: her grandchild was no longer considered disabled, and their benefits would be terminated. Unsure...Read more...(FLORIDA) – A veteran in his sixties recently began to make preparations for his later years. When he decided he needed to establish a Medical Surrogate plan, he went to the Veterans Health Administration (VA). And when he knew it was time to formalize his will, he sought free legal help from...March 13, 2025Read more...(FLORIDA) – When a client in her sixties received a three-day notice of eviction from her local public housing authority (PHA), she immediately felt something was off. The notice cited that the client had tampered with the fire alarm in her unit and asserted that the PHA had to replace a...February 25, 2025Read more...(FLORIDA) – A client in his late sixties had lived at the same affordable rental unit for over a decade. When he decided to move following a rent spike, the client was told that he would receive only a fraction of his initial deposit. After waiting some time, the only thing the client had...February 19, 2025Read more...(FLORIDA) – A single mother in her late twenties, our client was staring down a sizable debt from her marriage, which had ended years ago. Credit card loans, medical debt, car fees, and other large expenses had racked up a deficit to the tune of nearly $80,000. These expenses had been shared...More Posts
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