People in the nursing field know that they will have to work hard on each shift. They understand that caring for patients is taxing on the body. Most will also assume that the medical facility they work for will provide them with a safe work environment. Some hazards...
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Motorcycle accidents are vastly more dangerous
It's not always clear exactly how dangerous motorcycle accidents are, at least when compared to other car accidents. For instance, there are roughly 40,000 fatal accidents every year, but only a few thousand of them involve motorcycles. Some people read these...
How do I know if I qualify for Social Security Disability?
If you’re injured and cannot work, one of the options may be to apply for Social Security Disability benefits. Not everyone will qualify for Social Security, so it’s important that you do have an opportunity to review the qualifications before you apply and determine...
How disability claims are different for long-term manual laborers
Making a claim for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits can be a stressful process. You have to gather evidence, complete an application and potentially appeal. It could take months to get the benefits you need, and even a small mistake can delay the...
A TBI really can cause long-term personality changes
If you suffer a traumatic brain injury when you get involved in a workplace accident or car accident, you may see significant recovery in the days and weeks to come. For instance, things like nausea and memory loss are common at the beginning, but you may feel fine...
Who pays for your medical bills if you get hurt as a cyclist?
As a cyclist, you have a lot more freedom and mobility than people in enclosed vehicles. You can just exit a traffic jam if you ever find yourself caught in one, for example. Your costs are also lower for your preferred mode of transportation. You don't have to pay to...
3 times an injured construction worker could go to court
As a construction worker employed by a business in New York, you have plenty of rights under the law. Your employer has to comply with state law regarding safety measures and how they treat their employees. Typically, your employer will have to maintain workers'...
What does a broken bone mean for a blue-collar worker?
As a blue-collar worker, your body is one of your primary tools for work. If you get hurt, it will be much more difficult than usual for you to fulfill your job responsibilities. The more significant your injury is, the bigger the impact it will have on your work. In...
9 reasons why your SSD benefits claim was denied
Your heart sank, your optimism shriveled and your confidence in your government is on a precipice. A notice of rejection, declaring that the Social Security Administration (SSA) denied your application to receive Social Security disability (SSD) benefits, has hit you...
Reviewing statistics on disability benefits
If you recently sustained a serious injury at work or in a motor vehicle wreck, you likely have a number of hardships to confront, such as high levels of pain, medical bills, lost wages and concerns about your future. After suffering from a disability, you could have...