With Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), most of the media commentary is critical, complaining that the program has grown in size and expense and alleging that there is much fraud and abuse. But rarely do the critics manage to provide any clear evidence of...
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Month: May 2014
Construction zone speed limits questioned in Ohio
In Ohio, you see construction all over the roadways. It's not uncommon, and normally speed limits are reduced in those areas. Now, some people are arguing that construction zone speed limits could save lives if they were reduced even further.According to a report from...
Worker in Ohio killed by auger
In Versailles, Ohio, a worker was recently killed in an accident. The fatal workplace accident took place at a company called Codino's Limited Inc., and it happened in the afternoon on Tuesday, May 20. One of the officials who was asked said that he had never seen...
A fast track for your SSDI application
If you have suffered a disabling injury or illness and can no longer work, you know how important it is to obtain help. You need medical assistance to help with your medical condition, and because you cannot work, you also need financial assistance. You may even be...
Workers’ Memorial Day sets a reminder of the dangers of working
Living in Ohio, it might be easy to forget about those who have suffered at their jobs from accidents that injured them or took their lives. There are many people in Ohio who work dangerous jobs, and a wrongful death isn't unheard of when it comes to unsafe...
Tax-free savings account for disabled has support in Congress
A disability creates many additional challenges for those who are disabled and their families. They may leave a person unable to earn a living, forcing them to rely on programs like Social Security disability insurance (SSDI).It may mean they can no longer drive a car...
Brain injuries on the field can lead to workers’ compensation
As a parent, the news that concussion rates have doubled for high school athletes may concern you, just like it would concern you if you were a pro sports player who had to worry about brain injuries and workers' compensation. A brain injury like a concussion has to...
Don’t get lost in the SSA alphabet
For many of our Ohio clients, the Social Security Administration's (SSA) programs can certainly feel like the typical government alphabet soup of confusing acronyms. The SSA administers three programs, Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI), Social Security Disability...
45 percent of homeless have experienced a brain injury
Brain injuries can happen in a flash, and the causes are just as varied as the effects. Auto accidents, sports, slip-and-falls and various other types of accidents can cause a traumatic brain injury. A researcher from Toronto's St. Michael's Hospital recently...