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Receive Benefit Payments While Receiving Medical Treatment on Workers’ Comp
Workers’ comp can pay you while you are receiving medical treatment through temporary disability benefits. These payments are 70% of your gross weekly wage, and the doctor [...]
Documents Required to Apply for a Disability Pension in New Jersey
If you wish to apply for a disability pension in New Jersey, you will need several documents to get started. There are two medical reports that must [...]
Differentiating Ordinary and Accidental Disability Pensions
If you have been hurt at work, you may have heard reference to ordinary disability pensions and accidental disability pensions. If so, you need to know the [...]
The Steps After You File a Social Security Claim in New Jersey
Once you have filed your application for Social Security Disability, you can expect the Social Security Administration to take 3-6 months to review your application. Their initial [...]
We Take Workers’ Comp Cases on a Contingent Basis, But There Are Additional Fees
When we take your workers’ compensation claim, you only pay us if we win your case. This is called a contingency fee. Our typical fee when we [...]
The Expected Wait Time for Workers’ Compensation Settlement Money
Upon settling your case, you will need to go to court to make a record of the understanding of the resolution of your claim. You’ll receive a [...]
What You Can Expect at Your Social Security Disability Hearing
At your Social Security Disability hearing, you will be in the company of a judge, a clerk that will be recording the hearing, and a vocational expert. [...]
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 [...]
Firm News
2022 New Jersey Super Lawyers Lists Includes Twelve Szaferman Lakind Attorneys
The firm is proud to announce that twelve (12) Szaferman Lakind attorneys have been included in the 2022 [...]
Stuart A. Tucker Appointed to Szaferman Lakind Executive Committee
Effective immediately, Stuart A. Tucker has been appointed to the Executive Committee of Szaferman, Lakind, Blumstein & [...]
New Jersey Law Journal Spotlight: Small Firm Mergers Piling Up in New Jersey
On February 2, 2022, the New Jersey Law Journal published an article titled "Small Firm Mergers [...]
Recent Verdicts & Settlements
Somerset County Client Settles Pedestrian Injury Case for $1.27 Million
A Somerset County woman, suffering from serious, permanent injuries after being struck by a pick up [...]
Montgomery Township Bus Fall Settlement for $3.575 million
Michael Paglione recently settled a case against Montgomery Township for $3.575 million on behalf of a [...]
Brain Injury Victim Resolves Case for $1.05 Million
A Hunterdon County client has agreed to settle his case for $1.05 million, according to Craig Hubert, [...]