Many rotator cuff injuries occur due to work-related incidents. Your rotator cuff may suffer a tear from an acute injury or it may tear because of repetitive motion. According to Mayo Clinic, doctors diagnose rotator cuff injuries by pressing on different areas of the...
Scranton Workers’ Comp And SSD Law Blog
What are the work requirements for SSD?
While most people know about the disability requirement for Social Security Disability benefits, they may not be aware of the work requirement. SSD is a work-based benefit, meaning it is not available to those who do not work or who have not worked enough. The SSA...
How does anxiety qualify as a disability?
When most people think about disabilities, they imagine physical injuries, conditions or illnesses. However, disabilities do not have to affect your body. If you have an anxiety disorder that impacts your daily life and restricts you, you may be eligible for...
Do you have trip and fall risks at work?
No matter how safe a line of work is, the possibility for workplace injuries and accidents to occur always exists. This is especially true of trip and fall incidents, which can occur at any time and at any place. It is thus important to understand how workplace trip...
Permanent injuries from forklift accidents may qualify for SSDI
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration requires employers to train and monitor their forklift operators. As noted by MHLNews.com, employers could prevent 70% of powered industrial truck accidents by properly training their employees. As noted by OSHA,...
Workers’ compensation process in Pennsylvania
Unfortunately, on-the-job injuries happen frequently. Some industries, like the construction business, are more prone to employees sustaining harm than others. If you sustain an injury in the course of conducting your workday, understand the steps below to give...
Does your mental health issue qualify you for benefits?
Over the years, more people have come to understand the true impact of mental health on one's total well-being. While only physical ailments and disorders got recognition for benefits at first, this is no longer the case. However, not every mental health issue will...
Rheumatoid arthritis may qualify as a disabling illness
When a medical condition prevents individuals from working, they may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. As noted by Medical News Today, rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic condition that initially affects the peripheral joints. It could prevent...
What types of fall protection are necessary on construction sites?
The construction industry is among one of the most dangerous industries. Employers and project managers should make employee safety a top priority. One way to protect employees is to keep falls to a minimum. According to OSHA, fall protection is a necessity to prevent...
Are you covered by workers’ compensation?
Nobody wants to deal with unnecessary confusion or stress while dealing with an injury. When it comes to hospital bills or missing days at work, you want to know there are resources and support to help you through. If you suffered your injury while on the job, you...
