Although disability isn’t a subject that’s pleasant, it’s one that needs thoughtful consideration. According to studies, there’s a 25 percent chance you’ll become disabled before you reach retirement. If this should occur to you, you’ll have a better chance of getting your case won by hiring a social security disability lawyer. Advantages of Hiring a …
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A lot of people come into our office wondering why workers compensation programs aren’t regulated at a federal level. We’ve often wondered the same thing. To get a better understanding of workers compensation programs, it’s good to know why they exist in the first place. Risky Business – The Origin of Workers Compensation Programs The …
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The Short Answer…. Yes. If you’re suffering from depression, you can apply for Social Security Disability benefits (SSD benefits). That being said, the process could take at least a few months or maybe even years to get approved. How Social Security Benefits Define Depression Depression falls under the Affective Disorder category of the Social Security …
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Does this story about faulty equipment injury sound familiar to one that you have experienced yourself? Even though we’re only a month in, 2020 is already shaping up to be a great year. Recently switching to overnights at a local super market earlier this month in January, you have already been promoted to shift leader. With …
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In civil law, accidents are treated as being related to actions caused by negligence or tort. In other words, if the person whose fault led to the accident had been more careful, then you probably wouldn’t have gotten an injury. Because the consequences of accidents range from minor physical injuries to death, you and your …
It’s been three months since you started working down the street at the local grocery store, and things have been going great. Originally hired as a cashier, you’ve already been promoted to front end supervisor. Through hard work and additional training, you hope to some day make it to store manager. Wednesday night, as things …
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After a long work week, you want nothing more than to spend this Saturday having a good time with your family. Checking one last time to make sure that everyone is buckled up, you reverse out of the driveway, and head towards a fun filled day of miniature golf and arcade games. While driving down Woodruff …
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There’s no escaping it, workplace accidents happen every day. Whether you’ve been injured by equipment while performing your job or you’ve slipped and fallen at your work facility, you have certain rights; whether your employer accepts responsibility or not. A single accident can have devastating effects on your physical well-being and health and impact your …
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Contrary to what some individuals believe, most people do not want to jump on the chance to sue someone. However, should you or a loved one become hurt as a result of someone else’s negligence, you deserve to be taken care of. The way to ensure the victim of an injury receives the compensation they …
Every year, about 500,000 trucking accidents occur in America. Truck accidents can be devastating as they entail large, heavy equipment, causing severe injuries. Staying safe on the roads and avoiding a truck accident, there are some tips on sharing the roadway with trucks. Tips for Avoiding Truck Accidents Some truck accidents involve drivers being unaware …
