We have previously discussed the possibility of Ohio applicants for Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income being sent for a Consultative Evaluation by the Social Security Administration. This generally happens when there is not enough...
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Month: December 2015
Hardhats don’t prevent all kinds of brain injuries
Even with the use of hardhats, falling objects and slip-and-fall injuries can still result in brain injuries on construction sites. Hardhats may make some injuries less likely, but they can't always prevent the accidents that lead to traumatic brain injuries. There...
What are the risks involved in construction?
The construction industry will likely never be without its faults and hazards, but it can be made safer with the proper safety equipment and training. When you're working on site, anyone who isn't trained becomes a liability. For example, if a new or untrained worker...
Who gets served on behalf of SSA in a lawsuit about benefits?
This blog has previously discussed the various way in which people who have been denied Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income benefits by the Social Security Administration can go about getting that decision reviewed. To refresh, first...
Electronic glitch delayed payments to some SSI beneficiaries
With over eight million people in the U.S., including many in Ohio, receiving social security disability benefits, the complexity of coordinating payments can be understandably high. Now, with the holidays approaching, it appears that some individuals who receive...
What are some complications of traumatic brain injuries?
If you've suffered a traumatic brain injury, you may think that the worst is over. You supply your medical records to your attorney, and you think you can make a fairly straightforward claim. The truth is that there are a few other things you need to consider. In the...
Under what condition can a qualified alien receive SSI in Ohio?
About a month ago, this blog discussed the fact that, for a non-U.S. Citizen to receive Supplemental Security Income, he or she must be a qualified alien under the law. We reviewed the fact that foreign citizens may come to the U.S. in a variety of immigration...
Demolitions executive killed during construction accident in Ohio
When you work in construction, you know there are always some risks. Things can fall from above, you could slip and fall or you could be crushed. Fortunately, safety procedures protect workers like yourself from being hurt. Sometimes, those procedures aren't enough or...
How does SSA evaluate hearing loss for SSDI purposes?
Two of the most isolating and restricting disabilities a person can have are blindness and deafness. Because of the social nature of human beings, cutting off the visual or auditory communication usually shared with other people can create great challenges for those...
Worker deaths and the tracking system that works
Fatalities take place every year in Ohio's workplaces, even if you don't hear about them in local news. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration keeps track of each individual incident and the description of the event that led to a worker's death.Tracking the...