At work, there are safety procedures in place to help make sure you don't get injured. When those safety protocols aren't followed or safety equipment isn't installed correctly, you could be hurt badly or even killed. An Ohio worker suffered an amputated finger after...
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Month: May 2015
Can one receive SSD benefits for Fibromyalgia in Ohio?
Fibromyalgia is a difficult condition to live with for many people in Ohio, as it generally manifests itself as generalized pain and tenderness in the joints and soft tissue of the human body. Because the condition itself can range from mild to severe among different...
Denied workers’ compensation? You have other options
While trucking accidents commonly result in victims in smaller vehicles coming forward, there's another side to these situations. As a truck driver, you're doing your job, and if a malfunction or someone else's negligence causes you to wreck, you need to be...
Can I collect both Workers’ Compensation and SSDI in Ohio?
The federal government of the United States is almost labyrinthine in the complexity of its various branches. There are so many different divisions and programs that making sense of them all can be daunting. Many times, it may appear as if one part is unaware of what...
What is a ‘Medically Determinable Impairment’ for SSD in Ohio?
This blog has previously discussed some basics of applying for Social Security Disability benefits, including such terms as "Substantial Gainful Activity." The importance of understanding such terms is due to the fact that they are part of the legal definition of...
Bankruptcy, statute of limitations limit your right to reparation
If you're hurt in a car accident caused by a malfunction, will you always be able to seek compensation for that accident? Chances are, you'll be limited by the statute of limitations in the state as well as the potential for the company to go into bankruptcy if too...
How can an SSDI case be approved if it was originally denied?
If you've applied for Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income, and been denied, you may be wondering what to do next. You may have heard or read that you can request a reconsideration or even a hearing in front of an Administrative Law...
Can you work while on Social Security Disability?
There's a misconception that if you claim Social Security Disability payments, you can't work. That's not entirely true. However, there are restrictions on the kinds of work you can do and the hours you can spend working. In cases where you're getting better and...
Ohio woman may have lied to qualify for disability benefits
There are many people in Ohio and around the nation who face the pain, economic hardship and social stigma of being considered disabled. This could be due to a physical disease or injury or a mental health issue that interferes with their ability to interact with...