If you receive Social Security Disability benefits, you likely receive the payment in your bank account or on a designated card. Anyone getting benefits who is an adult with the cognitive ability to handle their own finances will receive the money directly. However,...
The Social Security Administration has two methods to screen disability applications for fast-track approvals. As noted on SSA.gov, the first method uses a computer model to identify conditions eligible for expedited processing. The Quick Disability Determinations...
Individuals who work in jobs that require the use of heavy machinery, including vehicles, are at risk of suffering a crushing injury. Medline Plus reports that a crushing injury occurs when a body part becomes trapped and squeezed under or between heavy objects and...
After spending time on Pennsylvania's roads, you know that driving is often a dangerous task. Unfortunately, even the best drivers can end up in sticky situations involving other people. Despite the risks of driving, it is still a necessity in our modern world. Next...
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...
