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An Unrepresented Individual Before The Administrative Law Judge
If a person does not have an attorney, the Administrative Law Judge has a duty to adequately develop the record. However, it is not a good idea to leave this vitally important function up to the Judge. Rather, a competent attorney can initiate the kind of contact with treating physicians…
When employers willfully make their equipment unsafe
For one worker, it started out as a normal day at Carlson Tool & Manufacturing Corp. When he reported to work, he could not have known he would become involved in the mishap that would ultimately end his life. Yet his employer had willfully made an on-site lathe unnecessarily dangerous,…
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…
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