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...
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Personal Injury
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...
When preeclampsia goes undiagnosed
Preeclampsia is a condition that develops in pregnant women or women who recently gave birth and is one of the top causes of maternal mortality. Preeclampsia is characterized by the sudden surge in blood pressure and can result in stroke, seizure, multiple organ...
Understanding Pennsylvania personal injury law
When you suffer a serious injury caused by individual or corporate negligence, you may be eligible for legal damages for your medical bills and other costs. In Pennsylvania, you have two years from the date of the incident to file this type of lawsuit. Explore the...
What if an injury was not a doctor’s fault?
Many people in Pennsylvania have the tendency to think of doctors as infallible. After all, these are professionals with stringent licensing requirements who take years and years of school to obtain their degrees. However, the fact is that medical malpractice is not...
How common is medical misdiagnosis?
When you visit an outpatient clinic or rush to the emergency room, you put your trust and your life in the hands of dedicated medical professionals. Most doctors and nurses understand the weight of this trust and do everything they can to uphold it. However, an...
Why do construction workers suffer so many back injuries?
As a Pennsylvania construction worker, no one need tell you that your back undergoes significant strain and stress every day because of the heavy objects and equipment you must move, lift and/or maneuver on your various job sites. It is not surprising, therefore, that...