What Happens To My Benefits When I Reach Full Retirement Age?
If you receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits and are about to reach your full retirement age as established by the Social Security Administration, you likely have questions, and a primary concern is undoubtedly what happens to your benefits once you reach that full retirement age. This is a fairly...
Read MoreDo I Pay Taxes on SSD Benefits?
Social Security Disability (SSD) Insurance benefits apply to those employees who paid into Social Security through their jobs but have suffered disabilities that leave them unable to work and with limited resources to support themselves. These benefits are funded by the taxes paid by employees, which makes the matter of...
Read MoreHow Do I Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits?
The filing process for Social Security disability benefits is known for being both lengthy and extremely challenging. Social security disability benefits can make a significant difference in your life, however, it’s important to get it right, and an experienced Philadelphia social security disability benefits attorney can help you with that....
Read MoreWhat Are Examples of Bad Faith Insurance?
We purchase insurance to cover us when things go wrong, and this coverage can make a serious difference in how your dilemma will be resolved. There is a wide range of laws in the books that are intended to ensure that insurance companies stand behind the insurance products they sell....
Read MoreHow Should You Proceed if You Suspect that Your Insurance Company Is Acting in Bad Faith?
Insurance policies can play an important role in our lives, and we count on them to live up to the duties implied at the time of purchase when we need them most. The flip side of this is when insurance companies are more committed to turning hefty profits, and some...
Read MoreHow Can I Determine if My Insurance Company Is Acting in Bad Faith?
We purchase insurance to protect us in the event that we need it, and when the time comes, we expect that insurance to cover our losses fairly. Bad faith when it comes to insurance providers broadly refers to either purposefully or recklessly ignoring those laws that are put in place...
Read MoreWhat Damages Are Available in an Insurance Bad Faith Claim?
When an insurance company acts in bad faith towards its insured in Pennsylvania, the insured may be entitled to recover various types of damages. Under 42 Pa.C.S. § 8371, the court can award the following remedies: Interest on the Claim Amount : The court can award interest on the amount...
Read MoreWhen Can Insurers Lawfully Deny a Claim?
Insurance companies are paid to cover valid claims, but this does not mean they are above engaging in some pretty questionable practices from time to time. There are instances, however, when claims – for one reason or another – are not valid, and in these cases, claim denials are in...
Read MoreWhat Kinds of Conduct Constitute Bad Faith by an Insurance Carrier?
When you are injured in an accident, you may be forced to turn to your own insurance carrier for benefits. When you do so, it is important to remember that you have legal rights when your insurance carrier treats you unfairly. Insurance companies have an obligation to handle your claims...
Read MoreWhat Does Date Last Insured Mean?
The last insured date is an important date when it comes to your Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits, and it refers to the last work quarter that you were covered by SSDI. This will play a critical role in your eligibility for SSDI benefits. If you have questions or...
Read MoreWhat Is the Bad Faith Law in Pennsylvania?
Insurance providers have a duty to act in good faith in response to the claims they handle, and when they fail to do so, they can be identified as acting in bad faith and can be penalized for doing so in the form of verdicts that exceed their policy limits....
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Public Adjuster vs Attorney
Understanding Why a Bad Faith Insurance Attorney in Philadelphia is Better Than a Public Adjuster for an Undervalued Damage Claim Whether your Philadelphia historic district home in Tudor East Falls suffered storm damage, or your vehicle was hit on Park Avenue, you expect your insurance carrier to pay your claim...
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