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...
Qualifying for Social Security Disability benefits is not the easiest thing to do. The Social Security Administration has very strict rules and guidelines to be able to receive these benefits. Part of the requirements is proving you have a qualifying medical...
There is a common misunderstanding that a person can get Social Security Disability benefits for alcoholism. This is completely false. In fact, the Social Security Administration explains if you are an alcoholic, your claim will go through a process to validate...
Whether you teach teenagers, adults or young children, there are various risk factors you need to keep an eye out for while performing your job duties. Many people think of teaching as a relatively safe occupation, but teachers become hurt in work-related accidents in...
