Monthly Archives: July 2019
The Four Levels of Appeal When You’ve Been Denied SSDI
When a person becomes injured and is unable to work, Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) can provide benefits that help cover the cost of daily expenses. Unfortunately, the Social Security Administration (SSA) denies thousands of applications every year. When this happens, too many individuals simply give up, thinking there is no way to get… Read More »
When You Need a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer in Pennsylvania
Under Pennsylvania’s Workers’ Compensation Act, all workers injured on the job are entitled to receive benefits when they are injured on the job. This compensation can provide for medical expenses and even lost income for the injured worker. When an injury is minor and the situation surrounding the accident is not complicated, you likely… Read More »
What is Comparative Negligence in Pennsylvania?
When an accident occurs, sometimes there is more than one person at fault for it. For example, a drunk driver may run a stop sign, hitting another vehicle. The motorist in the other vehicle though, may have been texting while they were driving, and not watching to ensure the drunk driver was going to… Read More »
FAQs About Wills in Pennsylvania
A will tells the Pennsylvania courts who your beneficiaries are, or who you want to receive your assets upon your death. It also resolves personal matters, such as who will get custody of your children if there isn’t another surviving parent and the child is a minor. When considering making a will, many people… Read More »
Does Workers’ Comp Cover You For an Accident Going To or From Work?
People spend a lot of time commuting to and from work. Even if a person spends just 25 minutes each way, that’s nearly an hour a day. Over the course of a year, that equates to about nine full days spent in traffic. All that time on the road means there’s an increased chance… Read More »
What Does Age have to Do with Your SSDI?
When determining if an individual is eligible for Social Security disability benefits (SSDI), the Social Security Administration considers many factors. One of these factors is age. Together, your age and residual functional capacity (RSF) make up a large part of your claim. Your RSF is the physical limits you may have when working, regardless… Read More »