When you're working in construction, there is every chance that you could be hurt due to another person's negligence. If you're hurt at a job site or a busy industrial area, you could be looking at serious injuries or even permanent disability. Protecting your...
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Month: October 2014
Mental conditions create more complications in applying for SSDI
The federal Social Security Administration (SSA) has some resources available to help you understand the system and apply for benefits. They can help you with forms and give you basic information about what kind of evidence to collect. While this may be enough for...
Annual COLA of Social Security Disability to be under 2 percent
Ohio residents should be aware that every year, the federal government changes the amount of benefits it pays out through the Social Security System to retirees and those who qualify for Social Security Disability. This change, called a "Cost of Living Adjustment"...
Construction accidents and your rights as a citizen of Ohio
Have you been hurt at work as a construction worker in Ohio? If you have been involved in an industrial accident, you're not alone. Construction workers face danger on a daily basis, and serious work-related injuries can result if safety measures aren't followed or...
What can you expect if you request an SSDI hearing in Ohio?
Social Security Disability Insurance is a safety net designed to ensure that individuals, including Ohio residents, who suffer from physical or psychological problems serious enough to keep them from earning a living, have at least some sort of income. Whether you...
What can you do if your Social Security Disability is denied?
Social Security Disability is not always granted on the first time you apply. This money is important to your health and welfare and if you have a right to it, you shouldn't have to face this kind of rejection. Unfortunately, because of the way the Social Security...
Your on-the-job injuries and your rights in Ohio
As a victim of an on-the-job injury, you probably think your choices are limited to those your employer offers you at the time of your accident. That's not the case, truthfully. In fact, you have many options that you can pursue for compensation. Your injury on the...
Programs may help Ohioans with disabilities return to work
October is here, and with it the presidential proclamation of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Initiatives are underway to help disabled Americans participate in the workforce and increase the quality of life that they and their families enjoy.One of...
What does RFC stand for in a Social Security Disability claim?
Residents of Ohio may be aware that individuals who have a disability that affects their ability to work may be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. This safety net is for those individuals who are unfortunate enough to have been injured or become ill and...
3 injured in Ohio construction accident near Maumee
In Ohio, several workers were injured during a crash on Anthony Wayne Trail. The construction workers were hit by a tractor-trailer rig because of the driver falling asleep, according to the news reports. The police in Maumee have said that the construction accident...