Social Security Disability is often misunderstood. It's an important protection for people who have worked and earned these benefits. The program is designed to cover disabled workers, as well as their dependents, and to make sure they have the income they need after...
Hurt at work? Here’s what to do next
When you get hurt at work, something you'll want to do is to file a workers' compensation claim. A workers' compensation claim has to go through a specific process for it to be reviewed and paid out.Initially, when you're hurt at work, you should let your employer...
Who’s responsible if you fall on a restaurant’s pavement?
Getting hurt is no one's idea of a good time, but it's even worse when you're hurt on vacation. You were planning to go to several theme parks and to enjoy your time, but you tripped over broken paving stones at a local restaurant and ended up needing surgery on your...
Car crash kills 1, injures several on Florida Turnpike
When a driver isn't paying close attention to the road or makes a mistake, their error could quickly cause a serious crash. Unfortunately, passengers are often injured in these crashes. Sometimes, they pass away.Take, for example, a case out of Florida from June 23 in...
When you fall at work, you may be entitled to support
You've always loved your job, but there are risks involved. You're often working high above the earth, which can be dangerous. You use safety equipment, but if you were to fall, the likelihood is that you'd be badly hurt.It was an unfortunate day when the worst...
Can an asthmatic get Social Security Disability?
Many people in America have asthma. On the whole, they go about their day-to-day lives normally, taking medications when they need them. Some people, though, have much more serious cases than others.In the most severe cases, people with asthma may be able to seek...
You deserve fair compensation if you’re hit by a negligent driver
When you're driving, it's important for you to pay attention to what you're doing. That's why you focus 100% on the road.You didn't expect a teen to come flying back out of a driveway or to pull into the lane without looking. You didn't have the opportunity to speed...
If you have an amputation, you could qualify for disability
You were at work when the worst possible scenario happened. You were working on repairing a sharp piece of machinery, and the person on the other end turned it on. You thought you had turned off the power, but you must have hit the wrong fuse.Today, you have an...
Distracted driving — it’s about more than your phone
Focusing on just one thing at a time might feel impossible in today's world, but there is one task that always deserves your undivided attention -- driving. Accidents can happen in the blink of an eye, which means that drivers should always be aware of what is going...
What are the options for chronic carpal tunnel issues?
Carpal tunnel is a narrowing of the passage on the palm side of the hand. This narrow passage is surrounded by ligaments and bones, so when the nerve inside is compressed, it can cause tingling, weakness and numbness in the hands and arm.Many people recognize that...







