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…
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…
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…
It has been reported that approximately 65% of initial claims for Social Security Disability benefits are denied. Fortunately, persons seeking benefits can appeal their denials; however, the appeal process can be complicated and confusing. An experienced Philadelphia disability attorney at…