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Preparing for a hearing can be nerve-racking, particularly when you’ve been waiting nearly two years and aren’t quite sure what to expect. While we can’t control everything you might be nervous about, our hope is that this article will give you some insight into the process and make you feel more prepared going into your… Read more

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are two programs that provide cash benefits to disabled individuals.  While both programs require that claimants be disabled from work, the financial eligibility requirements under each program are very different.   SSDI is insurance for workers SSDI is not a “hand-out” or a welfare program. … Read more

A national study found that workers’ compensation insurance costs for Pennsylvania businesses have gone down. Among the 50 states, Pennsylvania used to rank 17th for highest insurance costs. Now Pennsylvania ranks 26th. Pennsylvania employers are required by state law to have workers’ compensation insurance. This requirement generally applies to any employer that has one or… Read more

Professional football players are like any other Pennsylvania employee — they might be entitled to workers’ compensation when they are injured on the job. Football is a dangerous sport, and there are reports showing that players who suffered concussions have developed degenerative brain diseases, such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), dementia, and Alzheimer’s. What is… Read more