Social Security Disability provides a financial safety net for individuals with a disability preventing them from working for a year or more. Although most people understand the purpose of the program, there are many misconceptions. Understand the truth behind some of...
Guiding You Today Toward A Better Tomorrow
Personal Injury
3 hazards of holiday driving
If you are like most people, not much can get in the way of you spending the holidays with the people you love, which often means traveling to see them. However, as the excitement builds for holiday fun, so do the traffic dangers. To help you and your family stay...
4 steps to take after a slip and fall
It happens more often than most people realize. You are walking along going about your business when suddenly your feet go right out from underneath you. Slip and falls can happen to anyone. Here is what to do if you find yourself the victim of one of the incidents....
How to get ready for winter driving
As a Pennsylvania resident, you are no stranger to a winter climate. It may be no surprise that recent data ranks Pennsylvania as the fifth most dangerous state for winter driving conditions. When inclement weather strikes, a few precautions can help keep you safe on...
A fall at the hotel could keep you from your high school reunion
Summer is a great time for high school reunions, and you are looking forward to attending yours and spending time with the old gang. However, as you walk down the corridor to the hotel ballroom for the welcome dinner, you do not realize the shine on the floor signals...
What are basic eligibility requirements for SSD benefits?
If you sustain an injury on the job or contract a medical problem that stops you from earning a living, you can help support your lifestyle and your family through Social Security disability payments. However, unless Social Security considers you eligible, you will...
Is my slip-and-fall serious?
A small puddle on the floor, a loose step on a stairway, or a weak handrail can be all that is necessary to cause someone to suffer a fall. While these accidents may not appear dangerous initially, there may be more to the injury than a victim expects. A slip-and-fall...
Philadelphia’s sidewalks cost taxpayers millions
When someone twists their ankles on a sidewalk in Pennsylvania, who do they hold accountable for their injuries? This is the question many people in Philadelphia have had to grapple with over the years. Like most northern cities, the freeze-and-thaw cycle of Philly’s...
How can you prevent scaffold injuries?
Workplace accidents can easily lead to a severe injury, especially on a construction site. Scaffolding injuries are no exception, with dangerous ladders, lifts, or other equipment sometimes breaking or falling onto you. Certified people According to the American...
Why is there a work credit requirement for SSDI?
Payroll taxes fund Social Security Disability benefits. Because of the funding source, SSDI is not a guaranteed benefit. It is an earned benefit. To apply and qualify for SSDI, the Social Security Administration explains that you must have enough work history, which...