A U.S. military veteran is eligible to receive simultaneous disability pay from both the Veterans’ Administration and the Social Security Administration. However, it must be understood that the eligibility criteria for each program are vastly different, and approval for one does not ensure approval from the other. To qualify for Social…
A brain injury can occur in many ways, from traffic collisions to slip-and-falls to work accidents and in many other settings. Often, victims do not realize they suffered a brain injury when it happens, because they may not feel pain or see any signs of injury, like bleeding or bruising.…
When you slip, fall and are injured on another person’s property, you may be able to recover compensation for your damages through a personal injury lawsuit on the basis of premises liability. At first glance, premises liability may seem relatively straightforward, but in fact it is a very complicated subject. Whether an…
Social Security Disability Insurance is a program that provides people with benefits after they are no longer able to work for a living due to injury, illness or other condition. As with Social Security retirement benefits, workers pay into the system with each paycheck. If they become disabled after they have…
A man was killed recently when he was struck by a van while he was standing or walking on a Charlotte street late at night. Police said the 24-year-old pedestrian was not near a crosswalk or intersection, and the van driver was not intoxicated and did not appear to have…
Accidents can happen in any kind of workplace, but some kinds of workplaces are more hazardous than others. A worker can suffer a broken arm after tripping and falling at an office building, but tripping and falling at a construction site can easily lead to much worse injuries. According to…