If you have been injured at work, you may be confused as to the differences or similarities between Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) and workers' compensation benefits. While you may be eligible for benefits from both types of program as a result of your...
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Month: July 2013
Dump truck reportedly caused man’s death in construction accident
As highway drivers pass by a construction zone, few think about the dangers that site workers face every day. There are the vehicles zooming past, of course, but not all of the hazards are off-site -- in reality, many of them are part of the construction itself. This...
Bill could enable faster SSDI approval for terminally ill
Being a disabled worker in Ohio is not an easy situation. You find yourself unable to work and earn income. You apply for a benefit program, like Social Security disability insurance (SSDI), and you wait for the application process to run its course. You hope your...
State agency issues workers’ comp rebates, but why?
When a worker is injured in Franklin, Ohio, she or he has the option of reporting that injury and taking time off to recover. During this period, the individual is allowed to make a workers' compensation claim to help them cover the costs of recovery. This is part of...
Fibromyalgia patients may be eligible to receive SSDI benefits
Millions of people in the U.S. suffer from fibromyalgia, which is a painful condition that causes widespread pain, weakness and fatigue. Despite many patients suffering from the painful condition, many doctors did not believe that the pain actually existed. Now, a new...
VA clears nearly 3,000 from huge backlog of disability claims
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has struggled for years with a backlog of cases. Two recent wars, ongoing action by the military and aging veterans of the Vietnam war have made disabilities a common concern for many of our nation's servicemembers.In addition,...
Be sure to pursue the disability benefits you need
A number of workers in Franklin, Ohio, may be exposed to potential hazards on a regular basis. These hazards can cause serious harm to the employees and without proper precautions, that harm can result in long-lasting damage. When a workplace accident is too serious...
Brain injuries may lead to many more complications down the road
Like workers in other cities and states, those who are employed in Franklin, Ohio, are susceptible to injuries while on the job. Though you may not think twice about it during the day, a workplace accident can leave you severely injured in the blink of an eye. Some...
Will it soon become more difficult to obtain SSD benefits?
Individuals unable to work due to a disability depend upon the benefits provided by the Social Security Administration to help them pay their expenses. Many of these people have had to go through a complicated application process before their requests to receive the...