Ohioans considering applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) often spend a lot of time considering how they are going to get their medical records organized to have the best chance to be approved for a claim involving physical disability. While this is certainly...
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NFL still battling with settlement deal over brain injury cases
Imagine working for several years in a field and suffering multiple injuries over time. Every time, you think you've recovered but later, you find that you've been hurt beyond repair. Concussions are injuries that can have that effect, and now the National Football...
Ohio veterans have different SSD benefit eligibility rules
The federal Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report recently showing than a number of military veterans receive military retirement benefits, as well as veteran's and social security disability (SSD) payments. The report put the number of so-called...
Man in Ohio allegedly strikes down construction worker
When you head to your construction job, you could be working on the roads, in driveways or even on scaffolding above the heads of people in the city. In any case, you want to be safe and want people to be aware that you're nearby. Sometimes, drivers in construction...
The top reasons for wrongful deaths and construction injuries
On-the-job safety is absolutely vital to a healthy workplace. No one wants to go to a workplace that is dangerous and could lead to injuries or death. Still, despite the number of regulations, the construction industry is still a dangerous one to work in. There are...
What information do I need to apply for SSD in Ohio?
Being disabled and unable to work is difficult enough for most Ohioans. Then, to receive benefits from the federal Social Security Administration (SSA), you have to fill out an application with all the correct information needed to ensure you meet the requirements for...
What do you do after a work accident in Ohio?
When you're working in construction, there is every chance that you could be hurt due to another person's negligence. If you're hurt at a job site or a busy industrial area, you could be looking at serious injuries or even permanent disability. Protecting your...
Mental conditions create more complications in applying for SSDI
The federal Social Security Administration (SSA) has some resources available to help you understand the system and apply for benefits. They can help you with forms and give you basic information about what kind of evidence to collect. While this may be enough for...
Annual COLA of Social Security Disability to be under 2 percent
Ohio residents should be aware that every year, the federal government changes the amount of benefits it pays out through the Social Security System to retirees and those who qualify for Social Security Disability. This change, called a "Cost of Living Adjustment"...
Construction accidents and your rights as a citizen of Ohio
Have you been hurt at work as a construction worker in Ohio? If you have been involved in an industrial accident, you're not alone. Construction workers face danger on a daily basis, and serious work-related injuries can result if safety measures aren't followed or...