Recent Blog Posts
Three Key Points to Know About Social Security Disability and Retirement
If you’re 60 years or older and suffer a disabling condition, you might be tempted to continue working as long as possible until you can reach your retirement age for Social Security. Even when you’re experiencing pain and physical limitations, you probably believe that it’s best to stay at your job until you can… Read More »
Winter Weather Means Hazardous Conditions for Construction Site Workers
The days are shorter around Maryland, meaning snow, sleet, and other winter weather will be coming soon. For construction employees, the cold season brings tough work conditions and an increased risk of accidents. Even with plenty of training and compliance with safety rules, weather-related incidents can lead to severe injuries. If you’re hurt in… Read More »
Maryland Workers’ Comp Benefits for Occupational Diseases
Workplace accidents are common in Maryland, often leading to serious injuries for employees caught off-guard by sudden threats. These incidents aren’t the only safety risk to workers, however, as severe occupational diseases can result from on-the-job conditions. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describes potential hazards, how they enter the body, and… Read More »
Am I Eligible to Obtain SSDI Survivor Benefits?
If you were married to someone who was receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, it’s possible that you qualify for SSDI benefits for survivors when that person passes away. This program is a type of insurance that provides monetary benefits for individuals who suffer from disabling medical conditions and cannot work. People pay… Read More »
Debunking Misconceptions About Union Membership and SSDI Benefits
Economic struggles often accompany disability, which is why many people turn to programs managed by the Social Security Administration (SSA) for financial support. The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program provides monetary benefits if you have a qualifying medical condition that’s expected to last more than one year or lead to death. You may… Read More »
5 Questions to Ask Your Maryland Workers’ Comp Attorney
For the 62,600 Maryland employees who suffer workplace injuries annually according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the first consequence is the physical pain. Once you seek proper medical attention and get on the road to recovery, however, there are many other pressing concerns. Not only will you incur bills for medical treatment,… Read More »
ERISA LITIGATION AND LONG TERM DISABILITY CLAIMS
Keith R. Siskind, a partner with the Law Offices of Steinhardt, Siskind and Lieberman, LLC in Glen Burnie, Maryland attended the ERISA Basics National Institute held in Chicago, IL from October 16-18, 2019. The Conference presented an opportunity to learn and network with other attorneys in the ERISA field and discuss recent case law… Read More »
You Can No Longer Work? How to Prove it to SSA
The federal Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs exist to provide financial support to individuals who cannot work because of an illness or injury. As such, you can see that a key aspect of your claim for benefits is proving your inability to perform essential job functions. Unfortunately, this… Read More »
SSDI Applications: Terminology You Need to Know
If you’re beginning the application process for benefits under the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program, there are probably quite a few unfamiliar terms on the forms and instructions. The language is complicated because it’s part of thousands of pages of regulations implemented by the Social Security Administration (SSA), where clarity about key disability… Read More »
Breaking Down the SSA’s “Technical Rationale” in an SSDI Denial
Many applicants are shocked when they file a seemingly rightful claim for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, only to receive a denial letter from the Social Security Administration (SSA). It’s important to realize that such a response doesn’t mean you’re not disabled. The denial may be due to a lack of information, insufficient… Read More »
