Having represented disabled individuals for more than 38 years, I am often asked why I chose to be a disability lawyer. Part of the answer, I attribute to pure chance early in my career (when disability law was in its…
In the upcoming year’s budget, the proposal to slow the growth rate of Social Security benefits will be removed. “The compromise embedded in last year’s budget included policies like chained CPI – the number one policy change that Republicans had…
The 2013 Jingle Bell Run will be held December 15th, 2013 at the Great Valley High School. The run supports Arthritis, a cause dear to Silver and Silver. Chosen as one of the Most Incredible Themed Races, Jingle Bell Run/Walk…
There’s a lot of confusion about how those on, or in need of, Social Security disability are affected by the government shutdown. We’ve put together this page to hopefully answer any questions you have. If you still have questions, please…
The Law Firm of Silver & Silver is proud to announce that Joseph Schwartz, Esq. has achieved the Lead Counsel Rating in Labor and Employment for 2013. The Lead Counsel Rating Program was developed to provide a reliable tool for…
At Silver & Silver, we understand how challenging it can be to recover from a knee replacement, especially when complications prevent you from returning to work. With knee replacement surgeries becoming increasingly common in the United States—over 600,000 surgeries are…
Social Security Disability benefits are available to people who have been diagnosed with Systematic Lupus Erthymatosus (Lupus) and are unable to work due to the limitations of the disease. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can attack various organ systems…
Statistics show that Social Security Disability claims filed by a lawyer have a higher chance of being awarded benefits, than those claims filed by claimants without legal representation. An experienced Social Security Disability lawyer can increase your chances of winning…
When applying for Social Security Disability benefits, the disability onset date is crucial in determining when benefit payments begin. Sometimes, workers will file a claim for Disability benefits with a disability onset date preceding the last employment period. If the…
Workers receiving Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can go back to work and still receive benefits during a “return to work” trial period. This is good news for many people who want to attempt a return to gainful employment, but…