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North Carolina construction accident and OSHA safety precautions
Among the worst news any North Carolina family can receive is when a financially contributing member of a family dies. In addition to the grief that follows a loved one’s passing, financial burdens soon begin to follow. Many construction workers and their families are victims of these unnecessary burdens after…
Social Security Disability Expedited Hearings
The Social Security Administration will occasionally expedite hearings in three different circumstances: 1) The claimant’s illness is terminable. 2) The claimant is without or unable to obtain food, medicine, or shelter. 3) The claimant is suicidal or homicidal. A terminable illness must be substantiated by medical evidence. Dire need claims…
Walmart still hasn’t paid for 5-year-old death claims
Retail workers of North Carolina are likely aware of what a hectic time Black Friday can be. With the holiday madness and outrageously low prices on gifts, it’s enough to bring out the worst in people — and it often does. The people often hear about pushing through lines and…
Social Security Disability On the Record Review
Sometimes, particularly for individuals seeking disability benefits who are over 60 years of age or who have life threatening conditions documented by medical evidence, it is possible to obtain a favorable decision at the hearing level without even going in front of a judge. Senior attorneys at the hearing offices…
Many North Carolina businesses appealing those injured on the job
The worst thing any North Carolina family can go through, is to have the sole bread-winner of the family injured on the job — or even killed. Livelihood is taken away, and many families are left struggling until workers’ compensation benefits kick in. When a death or injury takes place in a working environment,…
Three Steps to a Hearing
It is not unusual for a disabled individual to receive a denial letter from the Social Security Administration. The next step is to file a request for reconsideration, which often also results in a denial. Do not be discouraged. Many, many deserving individuals obtain Social Security disability benefits at the…
North Carolina workers may see more reports of a work injury
Many residents of North Carolina know that it is common to acquire a work injury or illness; however, what many may not know are the specifics surrounding the injury or illness. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration wants to change this sooner than later. OSHA wants to enforce and regulate the amount…
Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability Benefits
In some cases, an applicant’s SSD benefits will be reduced if they are receiving workers’ compensation benefits. The Social Security Administration does not allow a person to receive combined workers’ compensation and SSD benefits that exceed 80 percent of the individual’s average current earnings prior to the onset date of…
State fair work accident critically injures man
North Carolina residents who make annual trips to the State Fair are familiar with the wide variety of rides and attractions that the yearly event offers. Many are drawn to the thrill rides, and the exhilaration that comes with the sense of danger that these rides provide. However, the real…
Alcoholism and Drug Addiction
Alcoholism and drug addiction may not be considered as disabling impairments by the Social Security Administration; however, someone who has a drug or alcohol addiction may nevertheless be found disabled if the alcoholism or drug addiction is not “a contributing factor material to the determination of disability.” There are a…
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