Filing a disability claim can be a daunting process, especially on top of the emotional and financial stress of an illness or injury. Do you meet the qualifying criteria? What are you entitled to? Can you collect benefits from more…
Supplemental Security Income (SSI), an essential disability program administered by the Social Security Administration, has been around since 1972, when it was created to assist disadvantaged older adults or those who were disabled and unable to work. However, for all…
Our pets are family, and they provide us with endless companionship and affection. So much so that we often fail to remember that pets are animals and can react in unexpected ways. We can also fail to appreciate that other…
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, which means the summer road trip season is approaching. But here in Pennsylvania, spring weather can still be fickle. We face the usual uptick in winter-driven potholes and the beginning of seasonal roadwork. Even…
Being unable to work because of a disability can be physically and emotionally trying, threatening your health and your future. However, the process of claiming government benefits can be confusing and overwhelming. Bureaucracy and eligibility restrictions put applicants at an…
Are you or someone close to you considering filing for Supplemental Security Income? SSI offers essential needs-based benefits for many, but before applying, it’s important to understand the qualification process, eligibility criteria, and how the new SSI rules involving in-kind…
For a parent, awaiting the birth of a child is one of the most joyous moments of a lifetime. In a perfect world, things go as planned, and you and your baby go home to nothing more distressing than a…
While the term “slip and fall accident” may conjure up visions of an embarrassing incident, it’s a serious case of negligence in legal terms. A slip and fall, or premises liability claim, is when someone is injured because of a…
No matter how careful you are, all it takes is a few short seconds, and life, as you know, can change. The aftermath of an accident becomes a blur of doctors, medical bills, and trying to keep focused on your…
For disabled individuals, being without income is a scary proposition. You have bills to pay and a family to care for. And yet, applying for Social Security disability benefits designed to help people like you can be complicated and frustrating,…