When most people think about disability benefits, physical disabilities often come to mind first. But these days, employers and employees alike have a greater awareness of the true impact mental disorders can have on someone's ability to work. But can you get benefits...
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Common construction injuries and accident prevention strategies
People who work in construction face greater risks of injuries than those who work in many other industries. Due to the nature of the job and the equipment used, both fatal and nonfatal injuries occur in a variety of ways. Although accidents do happen, many of the...
Expedited disability payment eligibility
If you suffer from a disability that prevents you from working in your previous job or one that is similar, you may be eligible for disability benefits through Social Security. However, applying for these benefits and gaining approval can take months. There are...
Common mistakes that might harm your workers’ compensation claim
After an injury on the job, you might be counting on workers’ compensation to help you cover your medical expenses and lost wages. However, your employer may not want to pay these benefits. When you file for workers’ compensation, avoid these common mistakes that...
What is a degloving injury?
If you work in manufacturing or a similar industrial occupation, you may be at risk for a degloving injury. According to Healthline, degloving occurs when something rips the top layers of skin and tissue away from the bones, muscles or connective tissue underneath....
What if I injure my back at work?
When you work a physical job, whether you are in construction, manufacturing, transportation or health care, you might feel more than tired by the end of your daily shift. If you have been on the job awhile, you likely experience aches and pains a lot after a long day...
Working with machines poses numerous safety threats
Working in metalworking and machining can be dangerous. Accidents cause numerous injuries, and some of them are life-threatening or permanent disabilities. Certain injuries are more common than others, and many of them are preventable. Common and severe machining...
May I sue an employer or a manufacturer for a work injury?
When a manufacturer provides instructions on maintaining and upgrading equipment, your employer may have breached a duty of care by neglecting to follow the provided guidelines. If your work tools have a design flaw or defect, you may file a legal action against their...
What should I know about the disability freeze?
There are multiple ways that Americans suffer from disabilities. Some persons become disabled due to a single catastrophic event or illness, and other Americans struggle with disabilities for years. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has designed the Social...
How is SSI different from SSDI?
There are many programs that the Social Security Administration runs outside of the traditional “Social Security payments” that Americans can access after retirement. Two of the most well-known of these programs are Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social...
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