Many Ohioans know that receiving a letter from the Social Security Administration can be a stressful moment, especially if one is waiting for a decision on an application for disability benefits. If the envelope contains a letter stating that the application has been...
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Month: March 2016
28-year-old man killed in workplace accident in Ohio
Construction is a dangerous field to work in; people get hurt all the time. With the right safety equipment and processes in place, these accidents should be avoidable, but there are still instances where workers are injured or killed. If you're hurt because of poor...
Proving a social security disability claim
Obtaining an award of social security disability benefits requires the applicant to complete a lengthy application form and to submit information that the Social Security Administration can use to decide whether an applicant is "disabled" within the meaning the...
Traumatic brain injuries and substance abuse risk
After a traumatic brain injury, one additional issue that could be a concern is substance abuse. You may not have had any trouble with substance abuse in the past, but it's a concern for anyone who has a traumatic event in his or her life. This isn't often talked...
The basics of Social Security disability benefits
Physical disability can have a crushing impact on a person's life. In addition to the pain of the injury, a person's capacity to earn an income can be substantially limited. Ohio residents who meet certain criteria can qualify for benefits from the Social Security...
What is a wrongful death and how does a lawsuit work?
A wrongful death is defined as taking the life of an individual through a willful or negligent act. Basically speaking, if a person is killed because of the wrongful conduct of another person, then that person's family or loved ones may be able to file a claim for...
Consultative Examinations for SSDI and intellectual disorders
Over the past few months, this blog has gone into some of the specifics that the Social Security Administration requires when it requests a Consultative Examination (CE) for an individual applying for Social Security Disability Insurance on the basis of a mental...
What affects Social Security Disability income?
When you decide to claim Social Security disability benefits, one of the things you may be able to do is to claim a compassionate allowance as soon as possible. This allowance is awarded faster than most others, because it is only given when a person's disability is...
What if one can’t afford to go to an SSDI hearing?
We have previously discussed many facets of the hearing and appeals process for Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income As you may remember, if your application is denied by a case worker at the Social Security Administration, and a...
Worker killed, investigation ongoing in Elyria
Workplace injuries can quickly become fatal, especially if they're one of the main four. The most common injuries on the job include falls, electrocutions, being caught in or between objects, and being hit by falling objects. Most workplaces try to avoid these safety...