April 15, 2019
Not everyone with a disability can work a job each week. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) offers a certain amount of income a month to people who are suffering from a disability that limits them. However, program administrators are aware of people who use fake or minor disabilities to receive benefits that they do not actually need. This is why the application process is designed to be thorough, with specific requirements that need to be met before a person can qualify. A Philadelphia disability lawyer can help you fill out the application if you are experiencing hold-ups. What You Need […]
April 8, 2019
Disability benefits are not usually given to people who have only had one seizure, but these benefits may be available for those who have been diagnosed with a seizure disorder like epilepsy. This is because reoccurring seizures can disrupt a person’s performance at work. Depending on what job you have, seizures can place your life or the lives of co-workers in danger. A seizure could lead a crane operator or bus driver to commit a dangerous mistake. Applying for disability benefits can be confusing at times. However, Philadelphia disability lawyers have years of experience with these types of applications and […]
April 1, 2019
Cancer is not something anyone wants to hear their doctor say because of the psychological and physical effects this disease can cause. Chemotherapy and biological treatments only add to the negative effects. This makes holding a job challenging due to the unpredictable nature of certain symptoms and the scheduling overlaps between work and treatment. Social security disability benefits are offered to cancer patients to make up for lost wages or low income. In some cases, you may be denied these benefits. Talk to a Philadelphia disability lawyer if this happens to you. Short-Term and Long-Term Benefits Social security benefits offer […]
March 25, 2019
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) supports the idea that granting an employee’s request to work from home is a reasonable accommodation for that employee’s disability. A reasonable accommodation is a change in workplace practices to make the job manageable for employees with disabilities. This accounts for applying for jobs, certain task requirements of a job, and equal opportunity for any benefits the jobs provide to other employees. If you have been denied these rights, talk to a Philadelphia disability lawyer about reasonable accommodations. Limits on Your Request Reasonable accommodations are expected to be made for employees with disabilities that […]