It is common for applicants for Social Security Disability Income to receive a determination of ineligibility. People applying for SSDI benefits should not necessarily conclude that a rejection means they are ineligible. It may be possible to successfully appeal a...
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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...
When birth injuries become malpractice claims
Birth injuries are not always the result of negligence. Some of them resolve naturally without intervention, and some injuries are unavoidable. The avoidable injuries lead to malpractice claims. The most common birth injuries are the result of either excessive...
Winter and spring are dangerous seasons for construction workers
Despite improvements in training and equipment, construction remains a comparatively dangerous industry in Pennsylvania and across the U.S. In fact, in 2019, construction workers suffered about 150,000 reportable injuries. Falls, electrocutions, caught-between...
Why do Pennsylvanians often seek bankruptcy early in a new year?
If you are struggling to pay monthly expenses, outstanding medical bills or past-due student loans, you may not have the quality of life you expected. Life should be about more than simply keeping your head above water, though. Bankruptcy allows you to put your...
Winter Driving Safety Tips
With winter here in Pennsylvania, now is a good time to refresh your knowledge of safe winter driving practices. Most Pennsylvania drivers know to driver a bit slower and keep a longer following and stopping distance when the weather gets cold and snowy, due to the...
What do fall statistics look like across industries?
Pennsylvania workers like you deserve a safe working environment where the emphasis is on your health and well-being. Unfortunately, company policies promising safety are not always fool-proof. This is the case for circumstances around fall incidents and injuries....
Steps you should take after a car accident in Pennsylvania
Although it might not be evident in the moment, but if you rush or overthink after a car accident you might not be able to receive as much compensation as you deserve. Car accident victims are often eligible to receive damages to pay for injuries, damage to their car...
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...
How can Chapter 11 help restore businesses?
Filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy does not mean your business will permanently close. In fact, many businesses successfully go through Chapter 11 and reemerge to become profitable operations. This is because Chapter 11 allows companies to perform certain actions to...