Workplace injuries are not limited to physical harm. Workers may be entitled to workers’ compensation in Pennsylvania for mental health injuries. Last month, a state appeals court unanimously ruled that a worker with preexisting depression suffered a workplace injury...
One of the harsh facts of life faced by many residents of Scranton who seek Social Security Disability Insurance benefits is that most such claims are denied. The initial denial of an SSDI claim does not mean that the claim is forever rejected. Instead, the initial...
Many Social Security Disability claimants started out as workers’ compensation claimants. They were injured in some way on the job, filed a workers’ compensation claim, and have been receiving medical treatment through that claim. However, it is not uncommon for an...
If you have a medical condition or illness that prevents you from working, you should consider applying for disability benefits. Before your file your claim, you will need to make sure you qualify for benefits in the first place. If you have worked jobs that were...
Food service workers perform a variety of on-the-job tasks, ranging from the preparation of meals to the delivery of food items to restaurant and shop patrons. They are vital workers who keep America’s food supply running and who risk serious injury when they are not...
Going to a job every day is the reality for most Scranton area residents. Going to work is important in order to pay the bills, save money, and hang out with coworkers, along with many other reasons. But sometimes a person faces medical issues that impede their...
Many people in the Scranton area get hurt or sick while on the job. Many others suffer from disabilities of various types and need assistance from the Social Security Administration in the form of disability benefits. However, among these people, there will be a...
A variety of different workers’ compensation benefits are available to injured workers in Pennsylvania to help them with the challenges they face following a workplace accident. As a result, it is important for injured workers and their families to be familiar with...
If you or a loved one suffered a life-changing injury or illness, you know that physical, emotional and financial stress can weigh on your family. Thankfully, you can apply for Social Security Disability benefits to support you and your family during this trying time....
Social Security disability (SSD) benefits can provide you with a lifeline as you focus on recovering your health as much as possible. The process of securing these benefits can be enormously challenging, with claims adjudication wait times ballooning and many claims...
