Workers Compensation
Can My Workers’ Compensation Benefits Be Garnished?
At Silverman, McDonald & Friedman, our Delaware workers’ compensation lawyers work to protect benefits. If you are struggling with your claim, contact us in Seaford, Newark, or Wilmington to schedule a consultation. Garnishment allows an employer to withhold some of your pay, and then send it directly to a creditor. When you file a workers’…
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation and Taxes
Even though the deadline for filing taxes has been pushed back, employees receiving workers’ compensation wage payments or receives a workers’ compensation settlement will likely have questions about whether the wage part of their benefits is taxable at the federal or state level. At Silverman, McDonald & Friedman, our Delaware workers’ compensation lawyers understand the…
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation for Employees of Banks and Credit Unions
Every occupation has its inherit dangers. The same is true of bank and credit union workers. These jobs may not seem risky, but many employees of banks and credit unions do get hurt to the point they need to stop working and treat their medical conditions. If you’re injured while working at a financial services…
Read MoreWill a Workers’ Compensation Award Affect My Medicare Payments?
Injured workers may be eligible for both workers’ compensation and Medicare. Whether Medicare affects workers’ compensation depends on whether the employee is seeking payment for medical expenses before or after the case is settled. Silverman, McDonald & Friedman has the experience to coordinate your Medicare payments with your work injury payments. Call our offices in…
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation and Immediate Medical Need
Delaware workers who are injured while doing their job are required to give their supervisor or employer notice of the injury as soon as possible. At Silverman, McDonald & Friedman, we help you file a timely notice while asserting your right to prompt medical care. Call us in Newark, Seaford, or Wilmington to make an…
Read MoreHelp for Injured Hotel Workers in Delaware
New hotels are popping up all over Delaware. If you get hurt while working in one of these establishments, Silverman, McDonald & Friedman wants to help. Call us in Newark, Seaford, or Wilmington to schedule a consultation with a workers’ compensation lawyer today. Delaware’s building boom is continuing, and hotel growth is at the center…
Read MoreDirect Care Workers Rights to Workers’ Compensation
Silverman, McDonald & Friedman represents injured workers throughout Delaware. If you sustained injuries while working, you may be eligible to file for workers’ compensation. Please contact us in Seaford, Wilmington, or Newark to schedule a consultation. Direct care workers (such as home health aides) are generally defined as workers who help seniors and people with…
Read MoreAmazon’s Culture of Fear Endangers Workers
Employers are supposed to maintain safety procedures that prevent workplace injuries. At Silverman, McDonald & Friedman, if you have suffered a workers’ compensation injury, we’ll be in your corner to help you fight for the benefits that you deserve. Protecting workers and their families in Wilmington, Seaford, and Newark. Online shopping just continues to grow…
Read MoreCommon Bone Fracture Injuries in the Workplace
With several decades of experience serving Delaware residents, Silverman, McDonald & Friedman are here to fight for your right to compensation after suffering an accident in the workplace. Call us today to set up a free case review at one of our offices in Newark, Seaford, or Wilmington. Bone fractures can be caused by various…
Read MoreCommon Injuries Sustained by Professional Welders
Our experienced Delaware workers’ compensation attorneys at Silverman, McDonald & Friedman have many years of experience fighting for injured clients. Contact us today to set up a free consultation at one of our law offices in Wilmington, Seaford, or Newark. Workers who regularly use electricity, operate near extreme heat, and handle metal objects are highly…
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