There can be no doubt that many families in Ohio and around the nation have had to deal with the problems that accompany drug or alcohol abuse and addiction. While those who struggle with addiction to substances may be regarded by some as lacking willpower and...
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Month: July 2015
14-year-old child illegally working loses hand to pallet machine
If you knew a young teen was in your workplace, you'd probably speak up. There are child labor laws in Ohio that restrict working ages to 16 in most cases, so finding a 14-year-old worker on the job would be a red flag.There are age regulations in the workplace to...
What do I do in Ohio if the SSA Appeals Council denies my claim?
In this blog, we've discussed several of the stages that a claim for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits in Ohio may go through. The administrative process within the Social Security Administration (SSA) has quite...
Are all brain injuries permanent?
You've suffered a brain injury on the job and now feel that you may suffer for the rest of your life. While it's true that many brain injuries are severe and long lasting, it's not true that all brain injuries are permanent. All brain injuries cause destruction and...
You can fight for compensation after a loved one’s death
You shouldn't have to worry about getting hurt at work, but it's always a possibility. Some workplaces are inherently dangerous, and others could be left in a hazardous condition, putting your welfare at risk. While no one wants to consider the potential for a fatal...
Will the SSA review disability while you are receiving SSDI?
Let's say you became disabled some time ago, and find that your illness or injury prevents you from going to work. As you have been employed for quite a few years, you have paid into the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) system through payroll deductions....
Certifications make construction sites safer for rigging, signals
When you work in a busy construction area, you know that everyone on your team needs to be trained correctly. To prevent injuries and workers' compensation claims, training is essential. Crane rigging and signal-person duties are constantly in use for many businesses,...
Can adult children receive benefits from parents’ SSDI in Ohio?
About a month ago, this blog discussed the possibility of children who are disabled receiving benefits through the Social Security Administration's (SSA) Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. At that time, we hinted that there may be another way for a disabled...
Would sickle-cell anemia qualify a child for SSI?
As we have touched on before on this blog, the Social Security Administration uses somewhat differing criteria to evaluate claims of disability for adults and children. Since individuals who are under the age of 18 do not generally hold full-time jobs, using a...
Nurses injured frequently: Hospitals potentially invest in lifts
As a matter of workers' compensation, making sure workers don't get hurt is important. By promoting safety in the workplace, workers don't need to suffer unnecessary injuries and employers don't need to have higher penalties or insurance coverage costs. There are...