Injured Workers Should Not Stand Alone
If you plan to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance, many factors contribute to the success of your claim. The SSDI claim process can be confusing, intimidating and overwhelming. Understanding the disability insurance application Many people think applying...
Manufacturing is one of the most important industries in the country, but also one of the most hazardous because of the materials and equipment involved. Your employer has a responsibility to mitigate these hazards to the extent possible to provide a safe working...
Staying safe while on the job is essential. When an injury occurs, you can lose your income, your health and your ability to return to work. If you are a warehouse worker, it is especially important that you protect yourself from harm. According to the California...
The patient-doctor relationship that you hold with various medical professionals in your life will serve as some of the most important professional ties that you have. They treat you and should also protect your personal information, which you often need to share with...
After a workplace injury, you might worry about when you can get back to work. You may be fine if you are healthy enough to just work a limited job until you recover. This is where your treating doctor may give you important help. The California Department of...
You recently suffered an injury while on the clock. You know you qualify for workers' compensation, and you know the extent of the harm you suffered, but did you and your physician overlook the accident's mental toll? EHS Today examines the connection between...
It is very common for examiners to deny applications for workers’ compensation benefits. In many cases, a problem with evidence is the reason for denying a valid claim. Being successful on appeal will require a close analysis of why an examiner determined that an...
You may be aware that there are two different disability programs that the Social Security Administration runs. These are Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). These programs serve the needs of different populations, but...
Whether you work long hours at an office or in a California factory, you may sustain injuries while on the job. Social security disability helps pay for medical expenses and necessities if you cannot work. Conditions that qualify for SSD range from hearing loss and...
Employees packing and shipping customers' online orders can experience serious workplace injuries. As reported by CBS News' MoneyWatch, testimony provided to the National Labor Relations Board revealed that one of the largest e-commerce companies required its workers...
