We Help The Injured And Disabled
Slip and fall incidents can result in injury to anyone. Adults aged 65 and older have a particularly high chance of suffering from severe injury. Of the 32,000 deaths that occur from falling each year, the majority fall into this age bracket. Fortunately, having...
If you are like many Americans, you probably believe Alzheimer's Disease is an ailment that only affects older individuals. This is not entirely true, however. According to the Mayo Clinic, more than 6 million Americans currently have Alzheimer's Disease. Roughly 6%...
No matter what your line of work is, injuries on the job are possible. They can occur due to an accident or repeated strain on your body that occurs during your working hours. Worker's compensation helps you by covering costs such as medical bills and lost wages...
Social Security Disability benefits are crucial for people experiencing a major medical issue. However, the Social Security Administration denies most applications due to common errors, which can delay the receipt of essential funds exponentially. In order to avoid...
When you get injured on the job and report the accident to your employer under workers' compensation, you may wonder how to protect your rights while forming the case and during the weeks or months to come. The stress and worry you may feel is not uncommon, especially...
If you sustain a shoulder injury in a vehicle collision on your way to work, will you qualify to receive workers’ compensation benefits? The “going and coming” rule may apply. Sometimes an injury you suffer during a commute to work is not covered. However, there are...
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may manifest in the aftermath of any traumatic event. This includes stressful events that happen at work, especially in jobs with a high rate of traumatic incidents like emergency responding units. Unfortunately, PTSD of any sort...
When you file a workers’ compensation claim for an injury, you should prepare for the return process as you recover. Remember that you can return to work as soon as you are able, even if it means some accommodations to do the job. Some companies will even offer you an...
Your body is capable of working hard and accomplishing a lot, but there are limits to what it can do. Overexertion injuries can occur when you try to push your body beyond its limits. According to the National Safety Council, overexertion injuries were the most common...
Understanding Social Security's definition of disability is incredibly important when applying for these benefits. If you fail to fully grasp this concept, it could impact your ability to get approval for benefits. The Social Security Administration has a strict...