Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) may be one of the least understood benefits available for American citizens. People don't understand what it takes to qualify for benefits, and they don't readily understand the different kinds of benefits available, which...
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...
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...
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...
Top 5 reasons for workers’ compensation claim denials
Although construction and warehouse workers experience more injuries than office workers, work injuries can occur in virtually any Pennsylvania industry. From torn ligaments and back spasms to carpal tunnel, you may qualify for workers’ compensation if your injuries...
Will workers’ compensation cover your job-related injury?
When you experience an injury in the workplace, you may not understand what to do next to put the pieces back together and move forward. You know that your Pennsylvania employer has workers' compensation insurance coverage, but how can you know if you have grounds for...
Will workers’ compensation cover your job-related injury?
When you experience an injury in the workplace, you may not understand what to do next to put the pieces back together and move forward. You know that your Pennsylvania employer has workers' compensation insurance coverage, but how can you know if you have grounds for...
What happens if your workers comp claim comes back denied?
If you suffered injuries while you were at work, you understand how complicated your life can become. You may have to miss work while you are in the hospital with injuries or at home recovering, which will have a direct impact on your paycheck. After a few days or...
Does your employer protect you from trenching hazards?
Almost all construction sites in Pennsylvania include excavations and trenches, which safety authorities regard as some of the riskiest areas for construction workers. If your job involves trench work, you might benefit from gaining as much knowledge about these...
Is your employer meeting all workers’ comp requirements?
Pennsylvania workers who suffer an injury on the job understand how difficult it can be to get the help and support needed to get better and more forward. While most workers are entitled to workers' compensation benefits in the event of a workplace accident, few fully...
