A work-related injury may be so severe that it causes you permanent disability and prevents you from returning to your job. An injury this severe can qualify you for Social Security Disability. If an injury that qualifies for SSD also relates to your job, can you...
Step stools are common in job sites around the country. Consequently, whether you work in an office, manufacturing facility or warehouse, you are probably no stranger to stepping onto one. Still, if you are not careful, you may suffer a potentially catastrophic injury...
If you have an active job, you probably spend a great deal of your day standing, bending, twisting and walking. Sadly, any of these motions can put a strain on your anterior cruciate ligament, the ligament that connects your upper thigh bone to your lower one. If you...
While working individuals can experience different types of injuries at their jobs, few are more troublesome yet as common as back pain. The Mayo Clinic reports that a variety of jobs, from nursing to construction, can affect different areas of the back and cause...
Getting an injury on the job has long-lasting effects. Pennsylvania law requires that most employers have workers’ compensation coverage, but that may not mean instant approval. A denied claim does not have to mean giving up. According to the Pennsylvania Department...
Mental health stigmas no longer exist on the same level as they once did. With so many people speaking openly about struggles, it may have helped you decide to seek diagnosis and treatment for your struggles. Can you file for workers' compensation if you suspect your...
Restaurants present a number of risks to workers, whether they work in the kitchen or in the front of the house. Workplace injuries can result in missed days of work and medical bills. There are certain injuries that are more common in restaurants, and many of them...
Doctors perform more than 230,000 surgical procedures each year for those diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Almost one in four CTS patients cannot return to their former jobs. Can someone with job-related CTS file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits?...
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a program that offers funding for disabilities that make it difficult to hold gainful employment. In order to be eligible for benefits, applicants must meet certain criteria. This entails an SSDI application process,...
When people think of on-the-job injuries, most think of construction, manufacturing and public safety workers as the most at-risk for sustaining an injury. These sectors certainly have their fair share of risks, including from falls, exposure to chemicals and even...
