Suffering an injury at work isn't unheard of, but if you're injured during an unsafe exercise or even just while doing your job normally, it's important that you are heard and receive compensation. Any kind of injury you suffer at work can force you to take time off...
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Month: June 2015
Mental illness is a real illness, not a character flaw in Ohio
There is an old saying that is often passed down in families by oral tradition that says every family has a "crazy" uncle or aunt. These individuals are often singled out for ridicule by being the butt of humorous stories about their eccentricities and odd behavior....
Ranking construction danger against other industries
Construction is the industry that causes the most deaths in the United States every year, coming in with nearly 20 percent of all work-related deaths. However, it's important to look at how it stacks up against other industries to see just how much more dangerous it...
Over-payments may have added to SSDI’s financial woes
As many Ohio residents may be aware, and as this blog has previously touched on, there is growing concern about the solvency of the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program. Because the system has been paying out more than it collects through payroll taxes,...
What are the stats on SSDI hearings in Columbus, Ohio?
Having one's Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) case denied can be stressful, to say the least. You may already be in physical pain, and now you have to deal with the red tape and delay of a reconsideration request and then an appeal. While it won't help your...
Do hardhats really help prevent traumatic brain injuries?
Even though hardhats are being used in construction sites, the number of traumatic head injuries that take place aren't being completely eliminated. In fact, brain injuries are quite common on these sites, even with safety precautions present. The hardhats can help...
Can disabled children qualify for SSI in Ohio?
The focus of this blog has generally been on adults who have a disability that makes it difficult or impossible for them to work. It has also tended to focus on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), rather than Supplemental Security Income (SSI), for the simple...
How does Social Security Disability work?
Social Security Disability payments are something you may find you rely on after you suffer an injury in work. With statistics showing that a little over one in four of 20-year-old people in today's workforce will become disabled before turning 67, understanding how...