Understanding the Social Security disability program
If you have a disability that prevents you from holding a job and making an income, you may be wondering if there is any help available. If you have worked in the past for a job in which you paid into Social Security, you may be eligible for benefits from the Social...
Does your industry have elevated fall risks?
Almost every working industry has some sort of fall risk. After all, any elevated surface automatically comes along with the potential of a fall incident, and you do not need to be that far off the ground for a fall to happen. Fall accidents can occur with both feet...
The 4 levels of the SSDI appeals process
You may feel understandable frustration if you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance in Florida and the U.S. Social Security Administration sends a denial in response. However, before you give up, recognize that many people facing similar circumstances wind...
What is a corneal flash burn?
When working as a welder, you can suffer various injuries if you do not have appropriate protective equipment. According to WebMD, one of these injuries is a corneal flash burn. A corneal flash burn occurs when you expose your cornea to ultraviolet radiation. What are...
3 tips for avoiding workers’ comp claim denial
If you have experienced a workplace accident and you need to take time off during your recovery, your company’s workers’ compensation policy may provide important benefits, including compensation for lost income, medical expenses, permanent disability and more....
What is the Federal Black Lung Program?
The coal mining industry remains one of the most widespread, lucrative industries of natural material around. On top of that, it is also one of the most dangerous to workers. Not only do coal miners have to worry about structural integrity issues causing cave-ins, but...
Did you get your benefit verification letter?
Have you applied for Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits lately? If so, you should soon get a disability benefits verification letter in the mail. This letter serves as important legal evidence of your benefits and you should thus store it in a safe...
What are the benefits of vocational rehabilitation?
A serious workplace injury in Florida may prevent you from returning to your same job for the foreseeable future. Not knowing where to find work or even if you have the skills to switch careers may leave you feeling hopeless about the future. If you desire to work,...
When someone else’s dog bites you: Who is liable?
Suffering a bite wound from a random stranger's dog is an often traumatizing and shocking event that may lead to mental and physical damage and hefty medical bills depending on the severity of the attack. Canine Journal reports that there are an estimated 4.5 million...
What should you know about crush injuries?
No matter what job you hold in the workforce, the possibility of injury always exists. Needless to say, it still varies based on different factors like the overall risk levels of the job itself, but certain injuries can happen to anyone at any location. For example,...