There are some aspects of our lives that are welcomed. A wedding. A birth. The purchase of something new and exciting like a home or vehicle. However sometimes life can be unpredictable, and unfair. Suffering an injury or getting sick can really put some hardships on you and your family. One course of action you […]
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With more and more Americans in need of Social Security Disability benefits you can imagine that the funds are diminishing. President Obama has a plan to shift some $330 billion from Social Security retirement to the disability program. At first this was met with some resistance from Senate Republicans, but now it appears as though […]
Keep ReadingWhen it comes to worker’s compensation, it’s supposed to help out the employees and their families when someone suffers and injury in the workplace. As NPR reports, it’s called the “Grand Bargain.” The employer, and their insurance, is supposed to cover your medical expenses and give you money to live on while you recover. But, […]
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When it comes to being injured at the workplace, sometimes an injury can be more than just physical. Sometimes mental injuries, such as stress, can be a result of the workplace. So this leads you to ask – can a stress related illness get me workers compensation? There is a very fine line when it […]
Keep ReadingLarge truck accidents have accounted for an increase in fatalities by 17% since 2009. By 2013, the number of truck fatalities rose to 3,964 — indicating the 4th straight year of fatality increases. While vehicle-related fatalities has been generally on the decline, it’s alarming that trucking fatalities in on the rise. This no doubt has […]
Keep ReadingNavigating the sea of paperwork and rules when filing a claim is no easy task. And, it isn’t necessarily designed to be easy for the common injured worker. This is probably why the following 3 claim complaints are often heard: I submitted a claim and my claim was denied. This is not uncommon. In fact, […]
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You are not alone if you are getting caught up in the red tape of your workers comp or social security disability claim. It is important to remember that you have rights. In New York State businesses are required to carry worker’s compensation coverage for all employees including full and part time positions. You should […]
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In effect as of January 1, 2015, The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers to notify OSHA when a single employee or more is killed on the job or suffers a work-related hospitalization, amputation or loss of an eye. The new rule gives employers up to eight hours to […]
Keep ReadingA worker who is injured on the job and who does not file a claim may lose his/her right to benefits and medical care. So when Should I Call an Attorney ?
Keep ReadingIf you take into consideration that more than 60% of Social Security Disability claims get rejected the first time, it’s not a far stretch to consider getting help from the start. And if you also consider the following, you’ll better see that knowing your options is the most proactive thing you can do now, instead […]
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