Understanding Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 Interim Vaccination Plan for “Health Care Professional” and Unpaid Caregivers The novel coronavirus known as COVID-19 has affected nearly all professions, especially right here in Pennsylvania. One of the largest professions that has been impacted are care…
Most of us have crossed the speed limit threshold at some point in our lives. Whether you are running late to work or are racing home to let out the dog, chances are you have broken a speed limit law at some point.
Recently, PennDOT began to utilize speed cameras as enforcement tools to catch those who are not abiding by the posted speed limit. A rise in accidents and fatalities in construction zones is being used as a justification for rolling out this new technology allegedly to combat speeders. PennDOT claims that reductions in speed as stated by speed limit laws throughout construction zones on Pennsylvania highways will reduce the overall fatality rate of workers at these locations.
Silver & Silver is a leading provider of legal services and is committed to serving the members of our community. As premier automotive and motorcycle accident lawyers in Philadelphia, PA, and the greater Delaware Valley, Silver & Silver is proud to represent those that need our assistance the most. If you require an attorney, the Silver & Silver team is here to help.
Here are some of the details outlining the new speed camera initiatives being put into place throughout our area.
At Silver & Silver, we take the consumer safety very seriously. Unfortunately, many medications, products, and vehicles can pose hazardous to consumers’ health and safety. Our top personal injury attorneys in Philadelphia, PA, have compiled a list of dangerous products you should try to avoid using due to the possibility of injury or harm.
As a leading personal injury law firm, Silver & Silver is proud to represent those that need help the most. Our consumer safety legal team is here to assist you if you’ve been harmed by a toxic medication, household product, or dangerous vehicle. Don’t suffer in silence — contact Silver & Silver today!
Here are some common automobile defects, household items, and medications that are known to have caused injuries and harm to many individuals. If you have been harmed by such a defective product or toxic medication, contact Silver & Silver today for a free consultation.
The impact of the pandemic has been far-reaching throughout our entire society. From mandated closures of small businesses to the increasing death, COVID-19 has caused major and profound societal disruptions.
One potential effect of COVID-19 on our financial system that has gone largely unnoticed is the potential for negative impacts on future Social Security benefits. New studies indicate that Americans who become eligible for Social Security benefits in 2022 and beyond may, absent changes to the programs, receive lower benefits over the course of their lives than those who have become entitled prior to that date. This lowering of benefits for future beneficiaries need not be the case, however, and a number of prominent politicians have continued to advocate expanding the social safety net. Silver & Silver supports such growing calls for expansion, not contraction, of the vital social safety net provided by the Social Security programs for the elderly and the disabled.
Here are some troubling current trends that could affect the viability of the Social Security trust fund absent identification of addition sources of funding.
The ongoing pandemic has changed how many government agencies do business, and the Social Security Administration is no exception. Many claimants and Social Security recipients have questions about their benefits. During these perilous times, it is crucial that you have access to important information in a timely and appropriate manner. Silver & Silver is here to help our clients and their families navigate the often confusing aspects of Social Security.
Due to COVID-19, the Social Security Administration has discontinued live appeal hearings indefinitely. At this time, Administrative Law Judges are conducting hearings exclusively by phone.
Winter is not too far away for those of us who live in or around the Philadelphia area. With the temperatures dropping down further each day, many low-income families are worried about how they are going to stay warm through the chilly days and nights. Thankfully, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now accepting applications for the 2020-2021 winter season. If you or someone you know needs government assistance, the Silver & Silver team encourages you to visit the Department of Human Services (DHS) website and fill out an application as soon as possible. The applications close on April 9, 2021.
Social Security has always been a hot issue in politics, but it has become increasingly more important due to the astronomical unemployment rates caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. As concerned citizens and highly-respected disability lawyers serving the Philadelphia area, our team reached out to Senator Bob Casey to get his thoughts on how the S. 2733, the Time to Rescue United States Trusts (TRUST) Act, would impact Social Security benefits.
Before the coronavirus pandemic wreaked havoc on millions of American families and the healthcare system, people could pay their primary physician a visit as often as necessary and visit the ER knowing their problem would be taken care of. The story has changed dramatically in recent months.
The coronavirus crisis has caused serious hardship for millions of Americans. Many have fallen ill or lost a loved one, while others have been forced to shutter a business or have lost a job in the resulting economic downturn, causing them to turn to social security disability benefits.
Like so many of their fellow citizens, individuals working with a disability who were laid off during the pandemic now face a stressful and uncertain future. Paying medical bills, along with living expenses, and supporting a family without a steady income can seem like an overwhelming challenge in such a historically poor job market.
At Silver & Silver, the leading Social Security Disability lawyers in the Philadelphia area, we’re dedicated to helping clients with disabilities collect the benefits they deserve. We may be able to help disabled workers who were laid off due to COVID-19 apply for Social Security Disability benefits, particularly those who are over the age of 50.
To qualify for Social Security Disability benefits, you must:
