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Tips to Get a Head Start with a Social Security Disability Claim
If you recently developed a medical condition that makes it impossible to work and earn a living, you may qualify for disability programs established by the federal government. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has oversight over the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) systems. Both are intended to provide financial… Read More »
Does Maryland Workers’ Comp Cover Surgery?
You could suffer injuries at work in any number of ways, from falls and trips to electrocution and repetitive strain. On-the-job conditions can take their toll, and data from the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission indicates the body parts that are most often affected by workplace accidents. Taking the top spot is lower back injuries… Read More »
Can You Work and Receive Social Security Disability Benefits?
Social Security disability benefits are a huge help to people suffering from disabilities. However, many beneficiaries would like to work. Getting out of the house can provide an immediate lift to anyone’s mood and self-esteem, as well as help supplement your benefits. But recipients are naturally worried that they will lose their Social Security… Read More »
Disability Benefits Seminar
Keith R. Siskind, an employee disability benefits attorney with Steinhardt, Siskind and Lieberman, LLC in Glen Burnie, Maryland, continued his education in the ERISA disability benefits field by participating in the 48th Annual Insurance and Life, Health and Disability Benefits Seminar sponsored by the American Bar Association in San Diego, California. The seminar focused… Read More »
Can You Run Out of Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits?
Eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits depends on many factors, including having paid enough into the system. One common question is whether a beneficiary will eventually run out of benefits. This is a real concern, especially for those who can never work again. Will you wake up one day to find out… Read More »
Does Hearing Loss Qualify for Workers’ Compensation?
Maryland’s workers’ compensation system provides benefits to anyone with an on-the-job injury. Hearing loss is a serious problem, affecting manufacturing and construction workers in large numbers, as well as anyone who works in a loud environment. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has passed noise standards to protect workers from excess noise…. Read More »
Can Nurses Receive Workers’ Compensation for Needlestick Injuries?
Nurses work around many sharp instruments, from scalpels to needles. It is unsurprising that many nurses will accidentally get poked by one of these objects. In the nursing profession, these are called “sharps” or “needlestick” injuries. The great risk is that a nurse will become exposed to someone else’s blood or bodily fluids and,… Read More »
Social Media & Your Long-Term Disability Claim
reunion, you can instead catch up with childhood friends by scrolling through photographs of their recent family vacation from the comfort of your living room couch. Unfortunately, your Facebook or Instagram account can also connect you to an insurance claims adjuster scavenging for information to use against you. Online snooping is real, pervasive—and not… Read More »
Receiving Long-Term Disability Benefits for Early Onset Dementia
Dementia is a medical term for medical conditions leading to cognitive decline. The most common symptoms include memory loss, loss of balance, and problems with communication, such as speaking. By far, most people diagnosed with dementia will be 65 or older, with conditions worsening as a person ages. But younger people are increasingly being… Read More »
Understanding Types of Workers’ Comp Disability Benefits in Maryland
Almost all workers in Maryland are covered by workers’ compensation laws, so you know that there is a support system in place if you are hurt in an accident or suffer from an occupational disease. Fortunately, you do not have to prove that your employer was at fault to be entitled to benefits set… Read More »
