While slip and fall accidents are preventable, they happen especially during the winter months. It is important to put your health and wellbeing first after a Pittsburgh slip and fall. You need to get the medical care you need immediately. If you believe you suffered a neck or back injury, a head injury, broken bones, … Read More »
Do I Need A Lawyer For A Medication Errors Case?
Posted On: December 10, 2018 | Categorized as:While you technically do not have to have a lawyer to try to pursue action against a doctor, pharmacist, or hospital in a medical error case, these cases are often complex. Pennsylvania law requires you to enlist the help of expert witnesses and present complicated medical evidence to show you have a valid case to … Read More »
What Is Reconsideration and Who Makes the Reconsideration Determination?
Posted On: November 27, 2018 | Categorized as:Reconsideration is the initial stage of the Social Security Disability appeals process. A claimant who receives a denial can request reconsideration. This is a request to ask the Social Security Administration to take another look at the application and medical evidence. When you request reconsideration, the Social Security Administration will assign your case to a … Read More »
When Should You Apply for Social Security Disability or SSI?
Posted On: August 31, 2018 | Categorized as:You should apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) as soon as you suffer an impairment that prevents you from working. This is important because it can take a significant amount of time to get your benefits started, even if you receive approval of your initial claim. Expect to Wait … Read More »
What Kind of Evidence Is Used to Evaluate and Decide My Disability Benefit Claim?
Posted On: August 31, 2018 | Categorized as:The kind of evidence used to evaluate and decide your disability benefit claim includes medical evidence and information related to your work history and vocational qualifications. Under the Code of Federal Regulations § 404.1529, the Social Security Administration (SSA) must have “objective medical evidence from an acceptable medical source” to prove you suffer from an … Read More »
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