Sustaining an injury at work can happen all too easily. One day you are moving a heavy object and you throw out your back, you drop something on your foot or you cut yourself. Workplace injuries happen, but what are you supposed to do when they occur? This post will...
Scranton Workers’ Comp And SSD Law Blog
The Fatal Four
Much of the thrill that comes from working in the construction industry is derived from using complex machinery and equipment to create foundations for massive structures. Like many of those that have come to see us here at , you likely are...
Losing a loved one in a work-related traffic crash
There are various job-related risks that workers face in many fields, but some are especially dangerous. For example, those who work with dangerous machinery or regularly find themselves on the road may have a particularly high chance of becoming hurt or losing their...
How is disability determined?
If you’re pursuing benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA), you probably have questions about how your claim is determined. There are a number of factors that go into the SSA’s decision-making process and having a greater understanding of...
A cancer diagnosis may qualify you for SSD
A cancer diagnosis can be devastating for Pennsylvania families. If you have cancer, you may decide for Social Security disability benefits to help with expenses. At Offices LLC, we help clients navigate the complex disability claims...
Car seats, safety belts and your family
While riding in a car is one of the safest modes of transportation in the U.S., it is also one of the leading causes of personal injury and death. Fortunately, many of those injuries can be prevented with proper car seat and seat belt usage. According to the Centers...
What is workers’ compensation?
If you accept a job in Pennsylvania, there are many things that you should expect from your employer. One of these things is the knowledge that you will be granted access to appropriate health care or other benefits if you are hurt while at work. These things are...
Can you get workers’ comp after an accident in a company car?
Let’s say that your job requires you to drive a company car. Most days, you have no issues driving the vehicle; you drive from location to location with no problems. But one day, you are involved in a car accident. You suffer an injury, and now you wonder...
Applying for and calculating your SSD benefits
Those suffering from serious ailments find themselves in pain and unable to work. Yet the impact of being unable to provide for yourself or your family can prove to be just as difficult to bear. Applying for Social Security Disability helps individuals diagnosed...
