The construction industry can be dangerous for workers who may suffer serious injuries on the job that impede their ability to work and earn a living. It is essential for injured construction workers to be familiar with workers’ compensation benefits and other options that can help them when they were injured on…
As a carpenter here in Charlotte, you stay busy year-round. But lately, you’ve begun to notice some alarming symptoms that have you worried that you might not be able to continue working in your field much longer. Every time that you’re on a ladder hammering nails overhead, you get a…
Eligibility for Social Security disability benefits is important for many disabled individuals who find themselves unable to work because of a physical or mental disability. For disabled individuals who have a history of working and contributing to Social Security, SSD benefits may be available to help them with some of…
There are different types of medical malpractice but what they all share in common is that the medical care provider was negligent and provided medically negligent care to the victim. When victims have suffered because of medical negligence, it is important for them to be familiar with the medical malpractice legal protections…
Wrongful death legal protections can have tremendous value for families struggling with the loss of their loved one following a fatal accident. Surviving family members of victims of fatal accidents can be left unexpectedly facing difficult personal and financial challenges which a wrongful death claim may be able to help them with.…
A back injury can make it difficult or even impossible to continue many kinds of work, as well as everyday tasks around the home. Often, a back injury is obvious, because of the pain it produces and the limitations it places on the injured person, but not all back injurious…
Compensation gained from a personal injury lawsuit can help address some common concerns victims and their families may have following an unexpected car accident. Car accident victims may have concerns about their health, finances and the emotional challenges associated with an unexpected car accident. These concerns reflect the categories of personal…
Preparing for a Social Security Disability hearing can be important because it may be a significant step in the application process for SSD benefits that helps to determine if the disabled applicant receives benefits. Eligibility for Social Security Disability benefits is based on a qualifying medical condition causing disability and work history,…
If you’ve been hurt and can no longer work, you may be in the position to file for Social Security Disability benefits. SSD is designed to help people who are unable to work because of a terminal illness or serious disability that is expected to last 12 months or longer. Social Security…
If you’ve been injured in a workplace accident, then you’re probably concerned not only about your physical recovery, but also about your financial stability. An unexpected on-the-job injury or illness can knock you out of work for a significant period of time, thereby forcing you to forego much needed wages…