When people apply for Social Security Disability, they are sometimes disheartened to learn that they have been denied. Those applicants can opt to appeal the decision, which might result in them getting benefits. It is vital that anyone who is denied for SSD understands a few points about the denial, as well as how to… Read more
In any employment situation, both the employee and the employer have obligations to each other. One obligation that Pennsylvania employees and their family members should be able to count on is proper help after a workplace injury or illness occurs. This can often come in the form of workers’ compensation benefits and is something that… Read more
People who rely on Social Security Disability and those who are trying to get approved for benefits have probably been watching the news closely to see if there is any relief on the way for the program. If you recall, the program was in some danger of financial issues that could have resulted in insolvency,… Read more
Most Minnesota residents have likely heard of asbestos but may not necessarily know really what it is. Commonly utilized in several construction, automotive or industrial applications over a long period of time, asbestos has been the cause of many work-related illnesses. Employees who have suffered from diseases related to asbestos do not have minor issues… Read more
For construction workers in Pennsylvania, safety risks are everywhere. Injuries can happen from a ladder fall, a scaffolding fall, a machinery accident or something else. The level of danger associated with a construction site accident does also put many employees at risk of being involved in a fatal accident. According to the Occupational Safety Health… Read more
Qualifying for Supplemental Security Income is the first step in a process for living the life you deserve when you have a disability and haven’t been able to meet the work requirements to qualify for Social Security Disability. As we discussed in a previous blog post, if you qualify for SSI in Pennsylvania, you also… Read more
When you apply for Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income in Pennsylvania, you might also be eligible for Medicaid coverage. Pennsylvania is one of the states that has an agreement known as the 1634 agreement regarding Medicaid eligibility when a person qualifies for federally administered state supplementary payments. In most cases, if you qualify… Read more
Pennsylvania employees in any line of work should be mindful of safety protocol and potential hazards. People who work in more dangerous jobs or around heavy equipment including trucks have even more reason for this diligence. An industrial accident can happen at any time and swiftly cause a serious workplace injury or even claim the… Read more
All workers’ compensation claims are important. The majority involve situations where an injury has resulted in a temporary disability or may require a change in profession to enable an injured worker to return to the workforce. Unfortunately, some workers’ compensation claims involve the death of a worker. This leaves families uncertain of whom they can… Read more
People filing for Social Security disability often come across the term “disability onset date.” This date is included on some of the forms and letters that you will get once you have applied for disability. In the simplest terms, the disability onset date is the date on which you first became unable to work. This… Read more
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