How can you prevent a workers’ compensation denial?
If you get hurt at work, you may be unable to return to your duties and struggle to make ends meet without a paycheck. The workers’ compensation system can provide wage replacement benefits as well as medical benefits to help you pay for needed healthcare to recover....
Can your typing put you at risk for a serious injury?
Computer use has become a crucial element in nearly every business. If your job requires you to type for most of your day, you may have to deal with eventual health repercussions. While typing is not strenuous, it requires you to remain sedentary and use repetitive...
How cameras can benefit your personal injury claim after a crash
If you suffer a catastrophic injury in a motor vehicle accident, filing a personal injury claim may be instrumental in securing the compensation you need to afford necessary treatment. However, receiving the best possible settlement is often a matter of proving that...
Can you file a workers’ compensation claim whenever you want?
Workers' compensation benefits can alleviate some of your financial stress if you sustain a work-related injury. Your benefits can supplement lost wages and help you maintain financial obligations during recovery. Even though it might seem as though you can file a...
How does SSDI work with Medicare?
Living with a disability can be very difficult, which is why Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) exists in the first place. However, in addition to the payments from SSDI, it is very likely that you will need medical insurance to help manage your debilitating...
What injuries are not covered in FL under workers’ comp?
Workers’ compensation in Florida can be a complicated business. Generally speaking, if you sustain an injury on the job, you are entitled to workers’ compensation. However, in some instances, this is not the case. Understanding when you are and are not eligible for...
How can PTSD impact your ability to function at work?
Trauma can have a devastating impact on your life. PTSD can manifest due to any traumatic event, including stressful events in the workplace. Emergency responders and healthcare workers work in high-stress situations and may witness accidents, deaths or assaults....
Should you accept the initial settlement offer after an injury?
Sustaining a severe personal injury inevitably means that you must spend a significant amount of time and money pursuing the medical treatment you need. Your insurance coverage, or that of the party responsible for your injury, should at least give you peace of mind...
What types of special needs trusts are available?
If you have a close relative who has special needs, you are likely to have some concerns about his or her ability to work as an adult. Luckily, several public programs provide financial support to individuals who have disabilities. This support is often almost...
How can I make sure to keep my SSDI benefits?
As difficult as it can be to get disability benefits, it may be disheartening to learn that you can lose them. The most common reason to lose disability insurance is if your condition improves, if you go back to work or if you go to prison. Of course, there is no 100%...