A nationally-recognized law firm in Philadelphia with more than 40 years of experience helping individuals throughout Pennsylvania and the greater Philadelphia area, Silver & Silver is one of the region’s most decorated legal practices. With top disability, employment, and personal injury lawyers in Philadelphia, Silver & Silver enlists only seasoned and dependable attorneys, which has helped the firm earn a record number of awards in recent years.
Many Americans rely on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits to pay bills, support families, cover medical expenses and costs of living. Both of these programs help to support individuals who are unable to work.
While these monthly payments may be a necessity for many Americans and their loved ones, SSDI and SSI payments typically are not payable for months that a person is confined to a prison, jail, or other public institutions for committing a crime. In addition, a person may not be automatically eligible for SSDI or SSI payments following his or her release.
Knowing what to do after a car accident can have a major impact on the outcome of your case. By gathering the essential information surrounding the accident and knowing what not to say, you can help your attorney get you the maximum reward for you after a collision.
Both Supplemental Security Income (SSI) vs Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are government disability programs managed by the Social Security Administration. However, they are significantly different in many ways. From eligibility requirements to the administration of benefits and more, SSI…
Injuries sustained at work are handled vastly different than personal injury cases. An experienced legal team can help get you the benefits you deserve. If you are involved in an accident at work, contact the workers’ compensation attorneys at Silver…
When it comes to choosing auto insurance coverage, many people choose the cheapest option available. This can be a very costly mistake in the event of an accident. This infographic explains the difference between Full Tort and Limited Tort policies,…
We recently wrote an article for the Legal Intelligencer, Philadelphia’s go-to source for legal news, on Social Security rules and regulations that have recently taken effect and the potential implications for Social Security claimants and representatives. The article, written by…
According to a Report from the Open Society Foundation, an estimated nearly 24 million Americans are addicted to alcohol and/or drugs and “drug use is on the rise.” It’s well known that drug and alcohol addiction can both cause and…
When claimants apply for Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the most common disabling condition listed is back pain. There are a number of different spinal conditions that can cause a host of disabling impairments, some of which…
If you are in the process of applying for Disability (Title II) or Supplemental Security Income (Title XVI) benefits with the Social Security Administration, you might wonder how you can afford an attorney who, if the attorney is doing their…