2021’s Disability Scholarship Award Winner Achieved Academic Excellence While Living With Stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease. CHERRY HILL, New Jersey, September 15, 2021 — Bross & Frankel, a New Jersey-based disability benefits law firm, has selected the winner of its 2021 Disability Scholarship Award. This $1,000 scholarship is intended to support the academic goals of […]
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Average NJ Car Accident Settlements
In 2019, there were 276,861 motor vehicle accidents in New Jersey. This works out to just over 31 car crashes every single hour in our state. If you have been hurt in a car accident, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your injuries. Although New Jersey is a no-fault state, you may be […]
Continue ReadingCan You Apply for Disability While Still Working?
If you are unable to work due to a disability, then you may qualify for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Depending on your situation, you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The process to get approved for SSDI and/or SSI can be lengthy, which can […]
Continue ReadingSocial Security Disability Decision Letter
Social Security Disability can be a lifeline for those who have disabling medical conditions and need financial support. When you submit your application for benefits, how and when can you expect to receive a decision on your claim? Once a medical determination has been made in your Social Security Disability claim, you will receive a […]
Continue ReadingWhat’s the Difference Between Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Coverage?
Over the past year of the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans have become more aware of our own mortality than perhaps at any other point in recent history. While many of us are now more familiar with how quickly we could face serious – or even life-threatening – health problems, we may not realize how common disability […]
Continue ReadingHow to Find the Right Disability Lawyer For You
If you are unable to work due to a physical or mental health condition, you may qualify for disability benefits offered by the Social Security Administration (SSA). There are two specific types of SSA benefits that may be available to disabled Americans: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The process of […]
Continue ReadingDisability Benefits Income Limits in 2021
If you are unable to work due to a disability, you may qualify for disability benefits offered through the Social Security Administration (SSA). There are two types of cash benefits that you may qualify for, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). For both disability programs, there are restrictions on the amount […]
Continue ReadingFired After Filing a Workers Comp Claim in NJ
No one goes to work expecting to be injured on the job, but it happens. If you work in a warehouse, you could hurt your back by picking up a package that’s heavier than it looks. Servers in busy restaurants, rushing to check on an overdue order, can slip on a spilled soft drink, fall, […]
Continue ReadingNew Jersey Workers’ Compensation Statute of Limitations
Under New Jersey law, if you are injured at work or develop an occupational illness, you are entitled to benefits through the workers’ compensation system. These benefits may include medical treatment, monetary payments, and even death benefits for people whose loved one died in a workplace accident. The New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act establishes the […]
Continue ReadingLump-Sum Settlement vs. Lifetime Benefits
Under New Jersey’s Workers’ Compensation Act, there are two types of settlements that an injured worker can enter into with their employer and the insurance company. These settlements are referred to Section 20 and Section 22 settlements, based on the section of the Act that authorizes each one. Section 20 settlements result in a lump […]
Continue ReadingWorkers’ Compensation vs. Short Term Disability
If you are unable to work due to an injury or illness, you may be wondering if you can get some type of benefits to cover your lost income. For many workers, there are two options for disabilities that are limited in duration: workers’ compensation and short-term disability benefits. While both are meant to help […]
Continue ReadingLong-Term Disability Eligibility Requirements
We buy insurance to protect us in case something bad happens: car insurance covers property damage and other losses in the event of an accident, health insurance covers medical treatment, and homeowners insurance pays for losses from fires and other disasters. In the same way, long-term disability insurance provides a financial safety net if you […]
Continue ReadingCOVID 19 Concerns for those on Disability
Since it first arrived in the United States, the novel coronavirus has caused over 110,000 deaths and sickened more than 2 million people. It has also caused massive unemployment, which lead to the passage of the CARES Act. As part of this historic bill, every American who met the income limits received a $1,200 check […]
Continue ReadingHartford Long-Term Disability Claims
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. — most often referred to as The Hartford — is an investment and insurance company based in Hartford, Connecticut. Founded in 1810, it offers a range of insurance products, including both short and long-term disability insurance. In 2019, it had over $1.8 billion in profits and was ranked as […]
Continue ReadingSun Life Financial Long-Term Disability Claims
Sun Life Financial is one of the oldest insurance companies in the world. Founded in 1865, this Canadian company bases its U.S. operations out of Wellesley, Massachusetts. It has the sixth-largest group benefits business in the United States, serving more than 60,000 employers. Sun Life Financial offers a range of insurance products, including long-term disability […]
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