We have previously discussed several types of physical and mental conditions which may result in an Ohio resident being unable to work and how the Social Security Administration may look at applications for Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security...
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Month: October 2015
Brain injuries: From mild to severe, the effects can last years
When you suffer a brain injury at work, you may initially think that it's something that will resolve and allow you to return to work shortly. In some cases, that's true, but in others, you may be facing a lifetime of recovery. Your attorney can help you obtain the...
What can you do if a loved one dies in nursing care?
Adult protective services are there to help you protect the older adults in your family. These services can be used to investigate allegations of abuse or harm to someone you love. Sometimes, a wrongful death can be attributed to poor care, and it can be investigated...
What is a ‘Function Report’ in terms of SSDI in Ohio?
When this blog has discussed Social Security Disability Insurance benefits previously, it has touched on the fact that often disability applications based on mental conditions or illnesses are more difficult to prove than those based on physical conditions. One reason...
COLA raise not likely for Ohio SSDI and SSI recipients
Over 60 million Americans receive Social Security benefits in one form or another. A portion of those receive benefits because they are disabled and can't work. For example, in Ohio alone, in 2013, over 311,000 people received Supplemental Security Income. Because SSI...
Worker struck by vehicle left with a broken leg in Ohio
Working in construction will always be dangerous, but there are ways to prevent injuries that can help. For instance, workers often wear hardhats or have flashing or reflective gear to identify them. Still, even with these safety precautions, situations like working...
How do you earn Social Security disability benefits?
Disability benefits are something you can generally claim when an injury at work results in your being temporarily or permanently disabled. There are a few catches, however, that you may need to work through with your attorney. For example, if you don't meet the...
Don’t be caught unprepared at an Ohio SSDI hearing
As previous posts have mentioned, many, if not most applications for Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income benefits are rejected by the Social Security Administration or its state arm, Disability Determination Services. Previous posts...
You can make a claim for workers’ compensation while traveling
Injuries can take place anywhere, even as you travel to get to a new work site. What can you do if you've been injured while driving for work? Many times, your injuries will be considered workplace injuries, even if you're not on site, allowing your attorney and...