Our office handles numerous Social Security Disability and SSI benefits claims. We always were aware that the majority of clients seeking benefits had neck, back and joint problems that caused their disabilities. Now we know for sure. According to the Social Security Administration, the five leading diagnostic groups (the categories of conditions for which clients […] The post Social Security Disability – What Are The Most Common Causes of Disability? appeared first on Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel LLC ..read more

Read a law firm’s website, and they will convince you they are the best Pennsylvania workers’ compensation firm, or the best at whatever area of law they practice. That’s called advertising. But there is no way to know who is the best workers’ compensation lawyer or which firm is the best. Certainly, firms spend millions […] The post Need a Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Attorney – Hire the Firm Nearly 100 Other WC Firms Hire appeared first on Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel LLC ..read more

Medical Marijuana Can Be an Effective Treatment for Injured Workers in Pennsylvania Medically-prescribed medical marijuana is an effective way to relieve pain. Thanks to two recent decisions by Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court, workers’ compensation insurers must pay for the treatment. This decision makes sense. After all, injured workers often experience a lot of pain because of […] The post Injured Workers Entitled to Reimbursement for Medical Marijuana Under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act appeared first on Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel LLC ..read more

The Social Security Administration declared March 9, 2023, National Slam the Scam Day. The goal is to prevent scammers from stealing your money and personal information. We work very hard to help you obtain Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income benefits, and we understand that receiving these benefits is essential to your well-being. That […] The post Stop Social Security Scams! Today – March 9th – Is National Slam the Scam Day! appeared first on Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel LLC ..read more

Imagine being unable to work because of a disability. After paying into the system for decades, you apply for Social Security Disability benefits. After waiting what seems like forever, an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) schedules your hearing, and in attendance is a vocational expert (VE). During the hearing, the ALJ asks the vocational expert whether […] The post The Social Security Administration Determines Whether You Are Entitled to Disability Benefits Using a Reference Created in 1977 appeared first on Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel LLC ..read more

Attorney Daniel J. Siegel was a featured guest on the Vandenack Weaver Truhlsen “Legal Technology” podcast discussing “Data & Communications Security.” Interviewed by Attorney Mary E. Vandenack, Dan, who is the principal of  the Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel, LLC and Integrated Technology Services, LLC, discussed discuss the biggest data and communication risks for […] The post Attorney Dan Siegel Discusses Data & Communications Security on Legal Podcast appeared first on Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel LLC ..read more

In our office’s 8th consecutive precedential victory before the Commonwealth Court, the Court ruled today (January 27, 2023) that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Fee Review Section and Fee Review Hearing Officers may determine the fact and amount of an overpayment to a provider. In the absence of legislative authority permitting the Bureau to […] The post Another Appellate Victory – Workers’ Compensation Fee Review Officers May Not Order Reimbursement of Overpayments appeared first on Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel LLC ..read more

Having a will is an important part of preparing for life’s more difficult moments. A will is a document that tells your loved ones who you want to get things like cars, houses, or bank accounts after you die. It also makes sure that these people are taken care of financially if something happens to you.… Learn more. “Why You Need a Will and Other Estate Planning Documents” The post Why You Need a Will and Other Estate Planning Documents appeared first on Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel LLC ..read more

Life happens. Sometimes you get married more than once, and sometimes you have step-children. Then, you may decide that you want your birth or adopted children to inherit different portions of your estate than your step-children. When you have a blended family, it is particularly important that your Will not have any ambiguities.… Learn more. “The Step-Children: In Or Out Of The Will?” The post The Step-Children: In Or Out Of The Will? appeared first on Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel LLC ..read more

Although there are no cost of living increases for injured workers receiving workers’ compensation benefits in Pennsylvania, the statewide maximum compensation rate increases annually.  The Pennsylvania Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, Department of Labor & Industry has announced the 2023 statewide workers’ compensation wage loss benefits rate. The Statewide Average Weekly Wage, as determined by the Department of Labor and Industry for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, that is, the maximum compensation payable under Article 1, sections 105.1 and 105.2 of the Workers’ Compensation ..read more