In order to qualify for Social Security Disability benefits, you must be unable to engage in what the Social Security Administration (SSA) calls substantial gainful activity (SGA). That's defined not by a type of activity but by a dollar amount,How is SGA determined?...
Invisible illnesses are complex disabilities
Thinking about Social Security Disability might invoke images of people who have obvious disabilities, but many people have disabilities that are invisible. Getting SSD benefits with an invisible disability can be hard. Difficulties for applicants with invisible...
Motorcycle crashes often lead to serious injuries
One of the many things you may appreciate about your motorcycle is the sense of freedom you get when you are riding. Like many other bikers, you enjoy the open road and the overall experience. While you know that you have the same rights as any other motorists, other...
Don’t underestimate the hazards of retail work
Whether you're taking on an second job in a store this holiday season to make some extra money or your teen is getting a retail job during their winter break, it's essential not to underestimate the potential dangers that can befall people who work on the front lines...
1 worker killed in traffic collision in Poinciana
No one wants to imagine losing their loved ones in a crash, especially when it didn't have to happen. Oftentimes, it's construction crews and road workers who are put into harm's way, and they're the ones who suffer the consequences of dangerous drivers'...
Construction worker killed in crash in Osceola County
When there are construction teams on or near the roads, it's important for drivers to be aware, to slow down and to follow directions. Unfortunately, that doesn't always happen.When drivers don't pay attention, speed through a work zone or ignore traffic controllers,...
What are the 4 phases of the Ticket to Work program?
When you have been living with a disability, one of the things that you may look forward to in the future is returning to work. That can be a tough job, though, because you may return to work and find that you don't have the strength or ability to complete the job...
3 arrested, 2 hospitalized after police chase ends in collision
When someone commits a crime and decides to flee from the police, they put themselves and all others around them in harm's way. That's unfortunately what happened in this case that went from Tampa to Central Florida as the police chased suspects in a car burglary...
Chicken plants draw attention as hazardous workplaces
There are chicken plants in Orlando and the surrounding area, and if you work in one, you deserve to know that it can be a dangerous place to be. Did you know that chicken plants are actually more dangerous than coal mines? It's surprising, but it's true.Working in a...
If you fall ill, you may qualify for Social Security Disability
If you fall ill or are injured and can no longer work, one thing that could help you is Social Security Disability. Social Security Disability benefits do require that you provide extensive documentation of your illness or injury. That can make it hard to qualify....