The most recent reporting of Ohio worker accidents and fatalities showed some improvement in 2017 with fewer fatal work accidents in the private sector in 2017. However, this is a small victory as any worker fatality is one too many. The deaths still trump workers...
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Year: 2018
Do you know what you need to file for disability benefits?
When you are struggling with a medical condition that prevents you from working, it is much more than an inconvenience. Your mental or physical state affects virtually every area of your life, including your financial well-being. When you are no longer able to work...
Protecting Ohio workers from injuries related to cold stress
If your job requires you to be outside working in the elements, you understand how long and cold Ohio winters can be. Changes in the seasons do not necessarily mean changes in your job requirements, and it can be particularly important to know how to stay warm and...
Qualifying for SSD/SSI benefits a top priority for sick, disabled
If you were unable to make a living, how would you pay for your basic necessities? Everyday living expenses like rent, food and medical care are increasingly more expensive and thus, those who are unable to work find it increasingly difficult to bridge the gap. One...
Disabled veterans to get SSD benefits raise in 2019
As we begin to wrap up 2018, we start to look towards the New Year and what's next. Every year the Social Security Administration or SSA reexamines the amounts paid to Social Security Disability recipients to determine if the numbers are accurate. Accuracy is based on...
How one proves wrongful death after loved one’s work fatality?
Losing a loved one tops the list in terms of a person's worst fears. Some unlucky family's fears are confirmed when they get word that their loved one was killed in a fatal accident. How can these things possibly happen? If the fatality happened at work, it could have...
Heavy financial implications for worker’s family post-work death
Maybe you've heard the ever-so-often news articles where a worker suffers some event at work, and he or she dies unexpectedly. Maybe you or a loved one or a friend is living that headline. Beyond the emotional shock for a family of suddenly losing a family member,...
Which mental disorders are covered by the SSA?
A diagnosed medical condition gives a name to a variety of medical symptoms that one may experience on a daily basis. It can also help give a course of action in terms of a treatment plan. However, treating a mental illness is often not a cure. It simply helps one...
Veterans can receive expedited processing of SSD claim
There are many benefits that are available to veterans and active military members. This is not by accident, as these benefits are well-deserved to those who risk their lives and sacrifice so much for our country. These benefits are not inclusive to benefits...
Returning to your job after a workers’ compensation incident
A work accident can leave you physically injured and facing financial losses that you may not be able to manage on your own. Through a workers' compensation claim, you can secure benefits that will cover a portion of your lost wages and other financial needs you have....