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The Disability Pension Appeal Process – Explained
The Disability Pension appeal process essentially begins when you receive a letter saying you are not disabled and that your application for Disability Pension has been denied. [...]
You Need To See the Doctor Recommended by the Workers’ Comp Insurance Company
You may be wanting to see a doctor of your own choosing if you have been injured in an accident at work. However, it is very important [...]
Consider These Points Before Applying for Your Disability Pension
If you are considering applying for your disability pension, you first need to determine whether you are going to apply for an ordinary disability pension or an [...]
Important Rules to Follow if You Try to Work While Receiving Social Security Disability
It is possible to work while you are receiving Social Security Disability benefits, but there are limits to how much you can earn. At the time of [...]
What To Do If You Are Denied Social Security Benefits
Your Social Security Disability claim was denied. You received a denial letter. However, your condition prevents you from being able to work. Now you’re wondering what to [...]
Application for a Disability Pension in New Jersey is Done Online
If you have been injured in the course of your employment and you are seeking a disability pension, you should know that this process is completed online. [...]
You May Have an Employment Discrimination Case if You were Fired after Filing a Workers’ Comp Claim
You were injured, and your injury prevents you from doing your job. You filed a Workers’ Compensation claim. Your employer cannot lawfully terminate your employment for filing [...]
New Jersey Corrections Officers Win Right to Sick Leave Pay
New Jersey corrections officers who’ve been attacked by inmates while on the job finally will be entitled to receive sick pay for their injuries under a bill [...]
Condominium Association Law
RECOVERING ASSOCIATION DUES FROM THE DELINQUENT UNIT OWNER Are you a board member of a community association or property manager of a community association? Have you noticed [...]
Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability Benefits for Non-Citizens
If you are not a citizen and you are injured at work, you may be concerned about what your citizenship status means in relation to your access [...]
Can I Receive Social Security Disability and Unemployment?
You have been injured, and you can’t work. You’re waiting for Social Security disability benefits, but the process takes a long time. You need income now, and [...]
When Should You Apply for Social Security Disability Following an Injury?
Perhaps you have just recently been injured, or perhaps you have been injured and unable to work for a while, and you are wondering at what point [...]
Firm News
2022 “Best Law Firms” List Issued by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Recognizes Szaferman Lakind
For the ninth consecutive year Szaferman, Lakind, Blumstein and Blader, P.C. has been included in the [...]
Szaferman Spotlight: Meet Our Judges
Szaferman Lakind has a roster of talented attorneys but none with more knowledge and experience than our [...]
Szaferman Lakind Sponsors Ice Cream Send-Off For World Series Bound 9U Marlboro Mustangs
The Marlboro Mustangs 9U Team won the Mid-Atlantic Regional Tournament advancing them to the Cal Ripken [...]
Recent Verdicts & Settlements
Janine Bauer Wins PA Precedent Setting Case
Janine Bauer, recently won $76,243 in attorney fees in a Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law case in [...]
$2.75 Million Settlement in Trucking Accident Case
$2.75 Million Settlement in Trucking Accident Case Michael R. Paglione, Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation, recently [...]
Shooting Victim & Family Receive $6 Million Judgment
Hahn v. Heisler A retired Mercer County sheriff’s officer and his wife won a $6 million [...]