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How Disabled Bethlehem Residents Can Access Disability Benefits
When a person becomes disabled and is no longer able to work, he or she may be legally entitled to receive disability benefits through the Social Security Administration. The benefits are a critical tool for helping families navigate difficult financial circumstances. Learn more about how to file for disability benefits, how to appeal an adverse...
Read MoreExposure to Toxins Can Cause Injuries to Pennsylvania Workers
There are many different types of illnesses and injuries that could entitle an employee to worker’s compensation benefits. Many workers fail to realize that they could potentially receive benefits even if there isn't one single traumatic incident. Exposure to toxins in the workplace is an example of a long-term injury, and a worker suffering from...
Read MoreInjured Pennsylvania Truck Drivers Entitled to Workers' Compensation
Truck accidents kill thousands of Americans every year. While the majority of those victims are individuals in other vehicles, truck drivers are not immune. Even if the trucker is at-fault, he or she may still be entitled to workers' compensation, assuming there is proof the trucker was an employee and not an independent contractor. This...
Read MorePennsylvania Coming and Going Rule in Workers' Compensation
Data from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals the average commuter in Lehigh County, PA spends about 25 minutes each way commuting to work. That's almost an hour a day, and it breaks down to about nine days in traffic every year. Those involved in commute-related crashes may find they have a harder time filing a successful...
Read MoreWhat Does Cut in PA Workers’ Comp Rate For Employers Mean For Workers?
Experienced Bethlehem PA workers' compensation lawyer explains Pennsylvania state officials recently approved a decrease in the amount employers will pay for workers' compensation insurance, a change which will not affect the amount of money injured workers receive in benefits, according to Bethlehem workers' compensation lawyer Anthony R. Vellner of Vellner Law, P.C. "This is a...
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