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...
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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%...
Are teachers eligible for Worker’s Compensation?
Many people automatically associate workers’ compensation with blue-collar jobs. However, in reality, it is possible to sustain an injury in a variety of workplaces, including ones outside of factory or construction settings. An example of this is the school. While...
The importance of reporting a workplace injury promptly
If you recently suffered an injury at work, or you find yourself in this position in the near future, it is crucial to understand that you should report the injury as soon as possible. Failing to report your injury in a timely manner could interfere with your ability...
Do I need to report if I return to work?
If you receive Social Security Disability Insurance benefits and you begin working, you must report this to the Social Security Administration. It may not have an impact on your benefits, but the SSA still requires you to let them know if you are working. Failing to...
Can you claim compensation for an injury that occurs on a break?
Accidents and injuries can strike at any time, especially if you work in a particularly hazardous environment. You might curse your bad luck if you sustain an injury during a break period, but circumstances might still allow you to file a workers' compensation claim....
How should you care for your work-related back pain?
Various industries can lead to worker back injuries and chronic back pain. If you experience stiffness, lower back pain or decreased movement caused by work-related tasks, you may be due compensation from your employer. However, in the meantime, you also have to find...
Can your mental health qualify for workers’ comp?
The Florida workers' compensation system allows you to file a claim of injury for physical conditions directly attributed to your job. What happens when your mental health begins to slide? Under the law, mental health conditions may fall under workers' compensation...
Going over statistics on Social Security Disability
Whether you have lost the ability to work as a result of a disability you struggle with or you worry that a disability could prevent you from performing your job duties at some point in the future, it is important to familiarize yourself with Social Security...