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The government has a host of different assistance programs, meant to help a variety of people in need. Two of the most well-known programs are Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Both of these programs assist persons...
Living in a smaller community provides an opportunity to get on your bike and ride with freedom. Unfortunately, not all motorists give bicyclists the room or attention they should get. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s traffic data indicates that in...
In New York, most companies must carry workers’ compensation insurance for their employees. After a job-related injury, workers’ comp can provide payment for medical bills as well as a portion of income lost during recovery. Other benefits may also be available if a...
Life returning to normal has paved the way for an influx of vehicles commuting once again. With this has come an uptick in crashes, largely due to the same reasons. While a crash can happen for any reason, some causes occur more than others. To avoid a potentially...
Having suffered any incident that leads you to need medical attention is more than inconvenient. You may find yourself with a whole host of medical bills and no correlating income while you recover. Is your injury eligible for a personal injury claim? Under the law, a...
If you are planning to apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, your medical records will be essential to support your claim. The Social Security Administration (SSA) requires proof that your injury or condition meets the SSA definition of “disabled.”...
If you received an injury on the job, you may not know how to get compensation. Often, your employer will help you fill out paperwork to file a worker’s compensation claim. Although some insurance companies settle these claims, many are initially denied. After...
If you have experienced a job injury, your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance policy may offer important benefits. In addition to payment for medical treatments, WC may provide you with a portion of your lost income while you recover. However, you may not be...
At an older age, it is important to review the fall-related risks that you face on a daily basis and understand how a fall could affect your life. Every year, many older adults fall down, and these accidents result in far too many life-altering injuries. In some...
Based on the name, you can assume that a workplace injury is something that happens when you are at work. That is partially correct. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration explains workplace injuries have some specific requirements. Work environment You...