Video Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
The Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams answer questions about our practice areas in these videos of frequently asked questions. Here you will find useful information to questions our clients and those seeking attorneys often ask when they are seeking to retain a lawyer. For more about our lawyers please see their biography pages. If you have been injured due to the negligence of another, please contact us for a free consultation.
Medical Malpractice
- What Can I Do to Minimize my Risk?
- Will I Need to Go to Court?
- Does Free Mean Free?
- Does Signing a Consent Form Mean I’ve Waived My Right to Sue?
- Alteration of Medical Records?
- Why Do We Sue?
- Who Can We Sue?
- What is the Statute of Limitations?
- What is Standard of Care?
- Different for Children?
- What is Medical Malpractice?
- Are there Frivolous Suits?
Nursing Home Abuse
- How Do I Stop Nursing Home Abuse?
- Report Nursing Home Abuse
- Who is Harmed by Nursing Home Abuse?
- What Laws Protect Residents of Nursing Homes?
- How Do Falls Happen in Nursing Homes?
- How Do I Know if I have a Nursing Home Neglect Case?
Workers’ Compensation
- What to do if your Workers’ Compensation Claim is Denied?
- Is Pain and Suffering Available in Workers’ Compensation Cases?
- Bring My Records?
- Independent Medical Examination?
- Keep Paperwork?
- Should I Talk to a Claims Adjuster?
- Do I Need a Lawyer in Workers Compensation Cases?
- Should I Apply for Short-Term Disability?
- Workers Compensation v. Unemployment Compensation?
- When Should I Report My Injury?
- Do I have to Go to the Employer’s Doctor?
- Can I Sue My Employer if I am Hurt at Work?
- How Long Can I Get Workers Compensation?
- Can I Be Fired?
- Initial Consultation Fee for Workers Compensation?
- If Fired Can I Still Collect Workers Compensation ?
- Do I Have to Go Back to Work When I am Told To?
Social Security Disability
- Will I get Medical Benefits?
- Why Do I Need a Lawyer?
- What is Social Security Disability?
- What Can I Expect at a Hearing?
- What are Retro Payments?
- How Long Does it Take to Obtain Social Security Benefits?
- How Do I Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits?
- Difference Between SSI and SSD Benefits?
- How Important are Age and Work History?
- Can I Appeal?
- Do I Need a Doctor’s Diagnosis?
- How Long Do I Have to Wait?
- Should I Get an Attorney?
Personal Injury
If you have been injured due to the actions of another through medical malpractice, nursing home abuse or another form of personal injury, or if you require assistance obtaining benefits for a workplace injury or through social security, please contact the lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams for a free consultation today. There is no fee unless you are compensated.