A disability hearing typically comes after the initial application for benefits has been denied, but it is something that disabled applicants should carefully prepare for rather than being anxious about. In some states, it may be the first step in the process....
Workplace injuries can mean devastation for injured workers and their families who can suffer physically, financially and emotionally as a result. Because of this unfortunate reality, workers suffering from work injuries should be familiar with the kinds of injuries...
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There are certain benefits that employees are entitled to, and some sere as a protection for injured workers. Workers' compensation is very valuable for injured working, and one should be familiar with each of the different types of benefits that may be available to...
Unfortunately, most claims for Social Security disability benefits are initially denied, which is why it is helpful for disabled individuals to be familiar with their different appeals options and for them not to despair if their claim for benefits has initially been...
If you were injured on the job, you may qualify for workers’ compensation. Under workers’ compensation, employees are eligible for medical expense coverage, lost wage reimbursement and rehabilitation cost coverage due to illness or injury caused by work-related...
Social Security Disability benefits are a lifeline for many disabled individuals. A new program in Mississippi will allow disabled individuals receiving Social Security Disability benefits to work and save money without losing their benefits. Programs like Social...
Workers' compensation benefits are available to Mississippians suffering from a workplace illness or injury. Occupational illnesses can occur because of hazardous exposure on the job and occupational injuries can include a variety of injuries that occur on the job...
There are a variety of different types of workplace injuries that workers may suffer and it is likely that they will need help with all of them. Whatever the injury the worker has suffered, workers' compensation benefits are an important benefit to be aware of that...
When a claim for workers' compensation benefits has been denied, it can be devastating for the injured worker and their family. As a consequence, it is important for injured workers and their families to be familiar with workers' compensation appeals options and the...
