Safety Tips for Working in the Heat

We at Banks Law are wishing everyone a safe weekend with temperatures possibly reaching triple digits. If you do have to work this weekend, here are some tips on staying safe: -Stay hydrated: above all else, it is important to continue to drink water and to not work on… Read More

Banks Law named one of top Philadelphia workers’ compensation law firms

PHILADELPHIA – Nov. 15, 2018 – Banks Law has been recognized as one of the top workers’ compensation law firms in the region, according to the 2019 “Best Law Firms” rankings from U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers. Read More

Banks Law Settles $2.5 million Workers’ Compensation Case

Banks Law is very pleased to announce that we recently negotiated one of the largest workers’ compensation settlements in Pennsylvania, if not the country. In a decision dated 9/13/2017, Judge Audrey Timm approved a $2.5 million dollar ($2,556,815.00 to be exact) C & R in the case of Vincent Burgese… Read More

Do claimant’s get reimbursed for travel expenses under Worker’s Compensation?

Unfortunately, a work-related injury can be financially disturbing for many workers and their families.  You will not receive workers’ compensation benefits if your claim is denied.  Even if your work-related injury is accepted, many injured workers struggle, because, depending on your pre-injury wages, normally your worker’s compensation benefits… Read More

What You Need To Know About Social Security Disability

Social Security benefits are not just for disabled adult workers.  Children under the age of 18 years old may qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.  The requirements to receive SSI benefits are very different for children.  In order to be awarded SSI benefits, it must be shown that the… Read More

Homeless Veterans Assistance

  There are approximately four hundred homeless veterans within the City of Philadelphia.  Many of these veterans have served our country overseas and have returned with a number of physically and mentally disabling conditions.  In that, the veterans are unable to continue to maintain gainful employment leaving them no choice… Read More

Home Car Modifications

Did You Know…? In some cases injured workers’ are entitled to have modifications of their home or vehicle paid for by the workers’ compensation insurance company? Generally, Section 306(f) of the PA Workers’ Compensation Act, provides for payment of reasonable medical expenses that are related a person’s work injury. These… Read More

Pursuing PTSD Claims

As a VA attorney, I speak to many potential clients who wish to pursue claims for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).  For VA purposes, PTSD occurs when a veteran experiences a traumatic event while in the military.    According to the VA, the symptoms of PTSD include “reliving the event, avoiding places… Read More

The Importance Of Medical Treatment For Disability Claims

Medical evidence is a key factor for any disability claim, whether it is workers’ compensation, social security, etc. The consistency of one’s medical treatment is very important. The length of time and frequency can be helpful to a Judge deciding your case. If there are gaps in your medical care,… Read More

April is National Social Security Month!

April is National Social Security Month!  The Social Security website has provided five steps to assist in your financial security. Step One: Allows you to get to know your Social Security and explains how Social Security is more than just retirement benefits. Step Two: Allows you to review and verify… Read More