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What to know if you work with food slicers, grinders
You don’t have to work in construction or as an emergency responder to be exposed to dangerous workplace conditions. In fact, many people work with certain equipment every day that could put their health and safety in danger; they just may not realize it. For instance, if you work in…
Will slowing down trucks prevent catastrophic crashes?
Speeding is one of the most dangerous things any motorist can do on the road. Driving too fast can make it more likely that a person can lose control of a vehicle and it gives people less time to brake or switch lanes in order to avoid hitting other vehicles.…
Can I collect disability benefits if I don’t qualify for SSDI?
In previous posts, we have discussed the various eligibility requirements for people who wish to collect Social Security disability insurance, or SSDI. One such requirement is that you must have paid a certain amount of your income over the years into the Social Security system through paycheck contributions. If you…
Putting a price on body parts
One of the most devastating types of injuries a person can suffer on the job is one resulting in the amputation of a body part. Losing a finger, hand, leg or toe on the job can be traumatic, and victims of these accidents will almost certainly be eligible for workers’…
Disability Determination Services
When an individual files for social security disability benefits the claim is evaluated by Department Disability Determination Services (DDS). The average processing time for a claim is 45-140 days. Because DDS examiners are state employees, the Social Security Administration does not become involved in the state’s managing of the program.…
Is the day coming when drivers won’t be accountable for crashes?
If you asked people in the car making industry the question in this headline, you might be surprised to hear that the answer could actually be, “yes.” Carmakers are becoming increasingly confident in automated driving features, and some have stated that eventually, drivers will not be held accountable for crashes. This issue…
Rare conditions and the difficult road to diagnoses
As advanced as medicine is today, there are still many conditions that are not well understood and/or do not have effective treatments or cures. This can be incredibly frustrating for people suffering from conditions that make it all but impossible for them to carry out daily activities. For instance, let’s…
Certain safety restrictions lifted for truckers across US
Truckers face some very serious on-the-job hazards. Every time they go to work, they are at risk of getting into or causing a catastrophic trucking accident, which is why there are many state and federal regulations in place to keep truckers and other motorists safe. However, recently it was announced that some…
Wake up, NC drivers: Drowsy driving is dangerous
Every driver knows there are things we do behind the wheel that put ourselves and others in danger, and we know these things because there are laws in place to say that we should not do them. For instance, we know we shouldn’t drive with a blood alcohol concentration of…
What the SSA considers when assessing ability to return to work
In a recent post on this blog, we discussed an important decision regarding the considerations that must be taken by the Social Security Administration when assessing a person’s ability to work in light of a disabling condition. That post, which can be read in full here, mentioned the fact that full…
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