Construction sites are not always safe. Even when companies and workers do their best to maintain a safe environment, this is not always enough. Subsequently, there is always the chance of an accident that leads to injury or death.When it comes to serious workplace...
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Month: March 2015
Not all physical disabilities are visible disabilities
Depression, lupus, fibromyalgia, Crohn’s disease and diabetes, amongst many other varying conditions, all have one thing in common; they are not visible to others. People dealing with conditions such as these look like everyone else. They look like they should...
Depression may qualify you for disability benefits in Ohio
It is fairly well understood that depression and anxiety are two of the most common mental "illnesses" among the population of the United States. For example, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, as of 2012 almost 7 percent of adults in the U.S. had...
How to know if you can qualify for Social Security benefits
If you've been hurt in Ohio and are considering seeking Social Security disability payments, then you need to pass the Social Security Administration's qualifying test. If you can show them that you're fully disabled, then you will be more likely to qualify for the...
Ohio Social security disability claims rise since 2008
The year 2008 is generally considered to mark the beginning of the most recent economic recession to hit the United States. During the intervening years, many people in Ohio and around the nation lost their jobs, especially those in the manufacturing field. So, it is...
What is a traumatic brain injury, and how will it affect you?
A traumatic brain injury can leave you with injuries from which you never fully recover. Things like light sensitivity, trouble walking, slurring your speech, and other issues are not uncommon with this kind of injury. A brain injury can happen anywhere; you could...
1 dead following industrial accident in Sharonville, Ohio
Working construction jobs is hard, and there are dangers that you constantly need to assess and avoid. Not taking the time to protect yourself or your coworkers could lead to a serious accident that causes you an injury or leads to death. When working with heavy...
Who issues the final decision on an SSD appeal?
Some applications for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits are denied at the first step of the process. Further, requests for reconsideration are denied in even larger numbers. After that, cases normally proceed to an SSDI hearing before an administrative law...
How are earnings reported with regard to SSI?
Supplemental Security Income, as we have touched on in the past, is a program meant for people who are disabled but have not worked enough - and therefore paid enough into the Social Security system - to be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance. As these...
How bills for work-related injuries are paid in Ohio
After you're injured at work, you may need to seek medical attention. One question you may have is how your medical bills will be paid. Another is what you need to do if the bill comes to your home. Here's a few tips on how to handle your treatment after a work...