Some disabilities occur suddenly, such as after a serious collision or a workplace accident that causes catastrophic injuries and renders the person unable to be gainfully employed again. But other disabilities occur slowly over time. For instance, that nagging...
Imagine if car manufacturing plants were still using a risk assessment Henry Ford wrote over a century ago. Workplace safety is not something an employer can do once, then forget. Workplaces and the techniques and technology within them are constantly developing. As...
The Social Security Administration (SSA) oversees two primary programs that support people with disabling medical conditions. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a benefit potentially available to anyone who meets the medical and financial requirements of the...
Yes, you can. Workers’ compensation does not only cover catastrophic injuries sustained in the workplace. In fact, any injury is covered by workers’ compensation as long as it happened while discharging your duties as an employee. Given that the average American...
The years 2020 and 2021 will go down in history as two of the most mentally and physically exhausting years Americans have ever experienced. Despite the uncertainty shrouding these years, many Torrance, California, residents dutifully showed up for work every day....
If you are unable to carry on with your job as a result of a significant mental or physical condition, you may qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD). This is a government initiative that provides vital assistance to people who are no longer able to work due to...
Back injuries are so frequent that you might assume Social Security Disability Insurance would automatically cover them. However, that is not the case. You may be able to claim, but only if you meet the specific requirements. First, the basic rule of any SSSDI claim...
Restaurant kitchens are the heart of the business, but they’re also a major source of injuries for the workers in them. It’s imperative that the employer take steps to keep those workers safe while they do their job duties. There are several things that employers can...
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are only available to those with very serious medical conditions. To qualify, people generally have to be unable to work or to take care of themselves without support. They also need to have made enough...
Many machines used in industrial and manufacturing processes can emit various types of dangerous energy. It’s essential that they’re correctly shut off when they are being repaired, serviced or cleaned and that they’re properly maintained so that they shut down...
