Attorney Talk with Sam Gaylord, Episode 13

In this solo episode of Attorney Talk, Sam Gaylord, a partner at Szaferman Lakind with 30 years of experience representing injured workers in New Jersey, explains the three areas of disability law he handles: workers’ compensation, Social Security Disability, and disability pension appeals. He walks through what each one provides and why the way they interact matters when someone is out of work with an injury.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

* The three benefits New Jersey law provides after a work injury: medical treatment, temporary disability payments, and a financial award

* How much of your weekly wages can temporary disability replace, and what limits apply in 2026?

* Why pursuing a claim with guidance from Szaferman Lakind can help protect an injured worker’s rights to additional benefits after a case is resolved

* What makes Social Security Disability take up to 18 months and a disability pension up to 8 months?

* Sam’s approach to handling Social Security Disability, disability pension, and work injury claims together to prevent gaps in financial support

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About Attorney Talk:

Sponsored by Szaferman Lakind, in each episode of Attorney Talk, New Jersey-based disability litigator, Sam Gaylord, holds casual conversations about the law with varied professionals throughout the legal industry.

Watch or listen to more episodes of Attorney Talk:

* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SzafermanLakind/podcasts

* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jyGjF4kwnxcKRi7lhYPYy?si=099a1378befa4a35

Connect and learn more from your host, Sam Gaylord:

* Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sgaylord/

* Follow Szaferman Lakind on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/szaferman-lakind/

* Follow Szaferman Lakind on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/szafermanlakind/

* Follow Szaferman Lakind on Twitter: https://twitter.com/szafermanlakind

Attorney Talk with Sam Gaylord, Episode 12

Sam Gaylord, a partner at Szaferman Lakind, has spent the last 30 years representing injured workers throughout New Jersey. For this relaunch episode, he turns the microphone on himself, walking listeners through how he found his way into law, how the practice has evolved over three decades, and what they can expect as new episodes begin rolling out.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

* What Sam gained by trading almost 19 years of running his own firm for a team behind him at Szaferman Lakind

* What inspired him to become a lawyer long before he even knew what workers' compensation was?

* How the shift to virtual court changed the sense of camaraderie he once found in the legal profession

* How do you balance client expectations for instant answers in a world of texts, social media, and ChatGPT?

* A personal look at Sam's life outside the courtroom, from playing trumpet to being an empty nester after 32 years of marriage

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About Attorney Talk:

Sponsored by Szaferman Lakind, in each episode of Attorney Talk, New Jersey-based disability litigator, Sam Gaylord, holds casual conversations about the law with varied professionals throughout the legal industry.

Watch or listen to more episodes of Attorney Talk:

* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SzafermanLakind/podcasts

* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jyGjF4kwnxcKRi7lhYPYy?si=099a1378befa4a35

Connect and learn more from your host, Sam Gaylord:

* Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sgaylord/

* Follow Szaferman Lakind on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/szaferman-lakind/

* Follow Szaferman Lakind on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/szafermanlakind/

* Follow Szaferman Lakind on Twitter: https://twitter.com/szafermanlakind

Attorney Talk with Sam Gaylord, Episode 11

In this episode of the Attorney Talk, Sam Gaylord speaks with Steve Matarazzo, a workers comp attorney and partner at The Law Offices of Matarazzo & Lubcher.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

* What motivated Steve Matarazzo to focus on workers comp

* How experienced attorneys help clients navigate the complexities of the New Jersey workers' compensation system

* How the shift to virtual courtrooms has impacted the efficiency and experience of legal proceedings

* Why it’s important for clients to carefully vet and choose the right attorney for their workers' compensation cases

* Advice for individuals facing challenges or delays in their legal cases

Learn more about Steve Matarazzo:

* View Stephen’s profile on The Law Offices of Matarazzo & Lubcher’s website: https://mlworkerscomplaw.com/attorney-stephen-matarazzo

* Connect with Stephen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-matarazzo-1329218b

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About Attorney Talk:

Sponsored by Szaferman Lakind, in each episode of Attorney Talk, New Jersey-based disability litigator, Sam Gaylord, holds casual conversations about the law with varied professionals throughout the legal industry.

Watch or listen to more episodes of Attorney Talk:

* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SzafermanLakind/podcasts

* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jyGjF4kwnxcKRi7lhYPYy?si=099a1378befa4a35

Connect and learn more from your host, Sam Gaylord:

* Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sgaylord/

* Follow Szaferman Lakind on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/szaferman-lakind/

* Follow Szaferman Lakind on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/szafermanlakind/
* Follow Szaferman Lakind on Twitter: https://twitter.com/szafermanlakind