PHILADELPHIA AREA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAWYER
How long will you have to wait for a Social Security hearing?
By the time you decide to apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, you likely have already incurred substantial medical expenses and may have also missed out on many days of work. The fact that you find yourself struggling financially can be the motive for...
Do mental-health issues qualify for workers’ compensation?
It’s easy to see a physical injury that occurs in a Pennsylvania workplace. A doctor can X-ray a leg to determine if it was broken on the job or stitch up a significant wound. If those injuries are severe and will require an employee to miss time at work, the employee...
How to appeal a denial from Pennsylvania workers’ compensation
Workers in Pennsylvania have protections in the event that they get hurt on the job or wind up sickened because of their career. Pennsylvania workers' compensation provides not only medical benefits that cover someone's care but also disability benefits that replace a...
Receiving workers’ compensation in Pennsylvania
If you become disabled or seriously hurt at work, you may be eligible for financial compensation. Injured employees must follow the Pennsylvania guidelines to seek assistance through the state's workers' compensation program. These are the answers to common questions...
How you can jeopardize your workers’ compensation benefits
Workers' compensation checks are vital for millions of people across the country. These are individuals who are receiving compensation after sustaining a serious injury while on the job, as they are no longer able to provide for themselves and their families in the...
Considerations when offered a lump-sum settlement
When you bring a workers’ compensation claim against your employer for dangerous work conditions that lead to your injury or illness, there are several ways in which you could receive compensation. Some people receive structured settlements with frequent payments...
Workers’ compensation covers work-acquired illnesses too
One of the most pervasive and common misconceptions about workers' compensation benefits is that they are only available to those who suffer a workplace injury. Quite a few people mistakenly believe that only accidents on the job give workers the right to file a claim...
Why your Social Security Disability claim got denied
You know that your condition prevents you from working -- but getting the government to acknowledge that as a fact can be hard. Social Security denies more than half of the disability claims it receives every year, but most people find the denial letters they receive...
How long can someone receive disability benefits?
Getting approval for disability benefits can provide a sense of relief. However, those who've successfully claimed them may wonder how long they’ll last. The answer to that question often varies. That’s because the length and severity of one’s condition can play a...
Workers have options if their compensation claim gets denied
Workers can often get insurance coverage from their employer if they get injured on the job. However, there may be some instances where their claim gets denied. When this happens, it can cause severe hardship for workers and their families. That's because they may be...
