When you learn that you have cancer, uncertainty is one of the ruling factors in your life. You might wonder how you are going to make ends meet if you are unable to continue working. In some cases, the answer to that problem is by applying for Social Security Disability Income. Many cancer diagnoses are… Read more
Applying for Social Security benefits can be a real challenge. Just trying to wade through the eligibility qualifications for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability can be frustrating. Many people opt to seek assistance when they are applying for SSI or SSD. One important factor that you have understand is which program you should… Read more
“How long does it take to get my workers’ comp payment?” Questions about the details and timing of the workers’ comp process are extremely popular – and for a good reason! If you’ve been hurt at work, you want to know exactly what to expect from the process and, more importantly, when you are likely… Read more
We have previously discussed how Social Security Administration programs can benefit children. One of the programs that can help some children is the Supplemental Security Income program. This program is meant to help people who meet certain requirements, including requirements regarding income and resources. Understanding the eligibility requirements for SSI can help people who are… Read more
As a leading workers’ compensation firm in Pennsylvania, we receive a wide range of questions related to workers’ comp settlements. Why are there so many questions about settlements? The answer: people ask questions about workers’ comp settlements because they want to know how to settle and whether or not they should settle. In the videos… Read more
“Can independent contractors get workers’ compensation?” If you’ve been hurt in the workplace and told that you cannot get workers’ compensation benefits because you are an independent contractor, there is an important question you must ask: “Am I actually an independent contractor?” Attorney Matt Wilson explains why this question is important: “Just because an employer… Read more
How are workers’ compensation and Jimmy Fallon (star of the Tonight Show) related? They are linked by an injury known as a ring avulsion. Recently, Mr. Fallon suffered this serious injury and had to postpone the taping of his show. The same injury is commonly associated with workers’ compensation, as many jobs involving manual labor… Read more
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 went into effect 25 years ago. The ADA is an important tool that can help people with disabilities to get the accommodations they need to live life to the fullest. Many people who think about Social Security Disability Insurance think about adult recipients. It might shock some people… Read more
After fighting to get Supplemental Security Income (SSI), most people don’t want to have to go through the process another time. For some recipients, though, being incarcerated means they will have to go through the application process again. When a person is incarcerated, his or her SSI benefits are suspended. If the incarceration lasts longer… Read more
Are you wondering when you need to tell your employer about your workplace-related injury or illness? Do you have questions about what timeframe you must follow in order to receive workers’ compensation benefits? Have you found yourself asking about how quickly you must act in order to be eligible for workers’ comp? In this video,… Read more
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