Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Sequential Evaluation Process for SSDI Disability Explained
If you have looked into filing for Social Security disability, you may have already discovered that it can be very difficult to get approval the first time around. In fact, the Social Security Administration (SSA) reports that just 21 percent of all applicants are awarded benefits after filing an initial application. The remaining 79… Read More »
5 Things to Know About Warehouse Workers and On-the-Job Injuries
Warehouse workers in Maryland perform a wide range of job duties, and many of them involve the operation of heavy machinery and physical movement that can result in bodily harm. When a warehouse worker in Maryland sustains an on-the-job injury, it is essential for that worker to know that they may be eligible for… Read More »
Most Common Causes of Construction Worker Injuries
Construction work in Maryland and throughout the country is extremely dangerous. Although safety precautions — most of which are required under the law — can prevent most types of severe construction work injuries, accidents continue to occur on construction sites, and workers get hurt. The construction industry has one of the highest rates of… Read More »
What Types of Airline Industry Workers Are Most Likely to Sustain Job-Related Injuries?
For most people around airport workers and airline employees, the risks of these types of jobs are not always obvious. To be sure, employees at airports who primarily perform their jobs on tarmacs are not seen by the general public at the airport to take a flight or to drop off or pick up… Read More »
Challenges with Long-Term Disability Appeals in Maryland
It is reassuring to know that your employer-provided long-term disability benefits cover you if you suffer from a medical condition and cannot work. However, the fact that you have coverage under a policy does not automatically mean you will start receiving checks. These plans must comply with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA),… Read More »
Tips to Get a Head Start with a Social Security Disability Claim
If you recently developed a medical condition that makes it impossible to work and earn a living, you may qualify for disability programs established by the federal government. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has oversight over the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) systems. Both are intended to provide financial… Read More »
Does Maryland Workers’ Comp Cover Surgery?
You could suffer injuries at work in any number of ways, from falls and trips to electrocution and repetitive strain. On-the-job conditions can take their toll, and data from the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission indicates the body parts that are most often affected by workplace accidents. Taking the top spot is lower back injuries… Read More »
Can You Work and Receive Social Security Disability Benefits?
Social Security disability benefits are a huge help to people suffering from disabilities. However, many beneficiaries would like to work. Getting out of the house can provide an immediate lift to anyone’s mood and self-esteem, as well as help supplement your benefits. But recipients are naturally worried that they will lose their Social Security… Read More »
Disability Benefits Seminar
Keith R. Siskind, an employee disability benefits attorney with Steinhardt, Siskind and Lieberman, LLC in Glen Burnie, Maryland, continued his education in the ERISA disability benefits field by participating in the 48th Annual Insurance and Life, Health and Disability Benefits Seminar sponsored by the American Bar Association in San Diego, California. The seminar focused… Read More »
Can You Run Out of Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits?
Eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits depends on many factors, including having paid enough into the system. One common question is whether a beneficiary will eventually run out of benefits. This is a real concern, especially for those who can never work again. Will you wake up one day to find out… Read More »
