Berger and Green proudly announces that four of their attorneys have been recognized as 2021 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and two as Rising Stars.
The firm’s Social Security Disability attorneys included in this year’s Super Lawyer rankings are: Founder and Social Security Disability Attorney Cynthia C. Berger and Social Security Disability Attorney William J. Remaley.
Managing Partner and Social Security Disability Attorney Amanda J. Bonnesen...
Pain and suffering, regarding a personal injury claim, refers to the pain, discomfort, anguish, inconvenience and emotional trauma that can come after an injury.
Pain and suffering can be both physical and mental.
Forms of physical pain and suffering is any injury you sustained in the accident that is causing you physical pain. The pain from these injuries can be long lasting or even permanent.
Mental and emotional pain and suffering after an accident...
It is important to know not everyone receives the same size disability check. The amount you receive is based on your average lifetime earnings, current income, and assets, depending on which Social Security disability program you are applying for. The payment amount for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can vary greatly.
Calculating Social Security Disability Insurance Payments
You may recall receiving...Statute of Limitations and Your Personal Injury Claim.
After an injury occurs due to someone else’s negligence, filing a claim may not be at the top of your priorities.
While recovering and taking care of your health or loved one’s health is top priority, it is important to know there are certain laws and rules that govern the personal injury process.
One being the Statue of Limitations.
The Statute of Limitations are laws that set time limits on how long you have to file a claim.
These time limits...
Generally, if your application for Social Security Disability (SSD) is approved, you must wait five months after the onset date of your disability before you can receive your first SSD benefit payment.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) will pay your first benefit the sixth full month after the date they found your disability began. However, there is no waiting period if your disability results from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and you were...