When you get hurt at work, workers' compensation coverage helps protect you from big medical bills and falling massively behind on your personal obligations due to time off from your employment. One of the biggest benefits of making the claim for workers' compensation...
The average person doesn't know much about Social Security Disability (SSD) insurance benefits. They know that their contributions to Social Security out of every paycheck help fund the program and that they may be eligible for benefits if they develop a medical...
When the first of the year arrives, recipients of benefits overseen by the Social Security Administration (SSA) will get a nice surprise in the form of an 8.7% increase in those very benefits. This group includes the millions of disabled workers who receive Social...
Getting Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits has long been a difficult process. Some adults dealing with debilitating and painful conditions don't even apply for benefits because they have heard that almost no one gets approved. It is true that the...
After a life of hard work to provide for yourself and your family, a disabling illness or injury can force you to retire sooner than you planned. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD) exists to help people in this situation continue to make ends meet. But as you...
You may be surprised to hear that insurance companies sending investigators to watch you aren’t just TV and movie plot devices. When you submit a long-term disability claim, which could possibly cost insurance providers hundreds of thousands of dollars, spending a...
Workers who get hurt on the job in California expect to have protection from workers' compensation benefits. However, some people will have an uphill battle when they apply for benefits because their employer challenges their claim. One of the more common reasons that...
Workers in the construction industry and other related Industries often have to work at heights. They have to climb ladders, work on roofs and use scaffold systems. A fall from heights can lead to severe injuries or even be deadly. One interesting thing about these...
If you have lower back pain that is manageable at the moment but seems to be worsening, it’s important for you to look into finding out why you’re having so much pain and the treatment options available to you. Lower back pain can be a sign of many serious injuries,...
While they are often underappreciated, grocery workers provide a vital service to individuals across the state of California. These individuals ensure that food and other vital products are ready and waiting for customers to collect and take home. The job is hard...
