Many jobs come with risks, and some of those risks are severe. Workers in California may find themselves close to toxic substances as part of their routine duties. Federal and state laws do mandate numerous protections, but accidents do happen. If employees are...
Month: December 2013
Month: December 2013
What is a disability according to the SSA?
Social Security Disability benefits do not pay out for short-term injuries or partial disabilities. The Social Security Administration requires that you have a full, long-term disability to qualify for these benefits. The requirements for SSDI state that you must...
Traumatic brain injury at work is on the rise
In a dangerous work environment, an accident can injure just about any part of your body. However, injuries to some body parts are more serious than others. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are some of the most severe and life-changing injuries happening to workers in...
Reviewing the workers’ compensation death benefit
Most people in Modesto believe that workers' compensation benefits become available only in those cases where an employee injured on the job needs temporary financial assistance while away from work. Yet what about those cases where one dies due to a work-related...
What retraining benefits does workers’ compensation offer?
Worker's compensation offers a range of benefits, but you may only focus on the monetary and medical ones. The other benefits can be just as helpful in making it easier for you to work again, especially after an injury that requires a lengthy recovery time. ...
Heavy lifting may lead to injuries in health care
Hospitals, doctor’s offices and other health care employers have a duty to protect you and other health care workers to the largest extent possible. Your line of work exposes you to many risks and health hazards, and some of the biggest risks you face have to do with...
Are you suffering from PTSD after a workplace accident?
California workers like you deserve healthy, safe workplace environments. You expect them. This is why workplace accidents come as such a nasty shock. Not only can they take you by surprise, but they can make life difficult for you in the aftermath. Some parts of an...
Nursing safety and the possible need for workers’ compensation
California nurses are integral to helping patients recover from illnesses, conditions and injuries. As recent events have shown, their contribution is essential. Still, there are dangers in this working environment; a nurse could suffer an illness or injury because of...
How could your Social Security Disability benefits change?
Thankfully, you received approval for Social Security Disability benefits. You may find yourself without benefits in the future if you do not educate yourself on how your circumstances can change. The Disability Benefits Center details how benefits recipients may stop...
How to return to work while disabled
The government provides social security benefits for those who have a disability that prevents them from being able to function in their former job. Although these benefits help, the cash benefits often do not match what the worker made previously. Some people who...