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…
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…