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If your job requires you to make repetitive motions with your fingers, hands or wrists, you face a high risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome. In fact, OrthoInfo.com explains that almost all carpal tunnel syndrome begins at work. You risk of developing CTS...
You may have heard that the approval process for Social Security Disability benefits is long and arduous. In some cases, though, you may be able to have the U.S. Social Security Administration fast-track its decision. Whether you may do so depends largely on the type...
Most people do not think that offices are particularly dangerous places to work. It is likely that people would cite a construction zone or logging as far more dangerous, particularly concerning catastrophic injury. However, millions of Americans work in offices every...
When a worker is unable to concentrate on his or her job duties, the risk of an accident occurring increases. During 2018, there were more than two million non-fatal work-related injuries and illnesses reported by employers in the private sector alone, according to...
If you are considering applying for Social Security Disability benefits in Florida, you may be wondering how SSA determines whether your ailment qualifies. There are two types of disability programs under the SSA — Social Security disability insurance and Supplemental...
If you or someone in your family works on construction job sites, you know all too well the level and types of risks faced at work every day. Even with clearly documented safety regulations in place, some accidents still happen. Workers may also develop illnesses...
As past posts on this blog detailed, children can qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. Many people in Orlando may question why a child (who typically does not need to work to support themselves) would need to receive any type of financial benefit. What...
In the mental health world, depression is common. Mild depression may not seem debilitating. Many who suffer from depression live a full life. This may not be the case for those who suffer from severe depression, however. Mental health can qualify as a disability, one...
Falls are one of the biggest workplace hazards in Florida and across the United States, affecting thousands each year. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, fall injuries took more than 261,900 people from their jobs and killed an additional 798 workers in one...
On paper, workers’ compensation provides Floridians with the protection they need should they become ill or injured on the job. In fact, if workers had a pre-existing illness and this worsened on the job, workers’ compensation should assist with recovery here, as...