One of the most important steps in obtaining Social Security Disability benefits is the hearing before an administrative law judge. A claimant can request such a hearing if the original application was turned down and the denial was affirmed after the SSA...
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Month: May 2016
What are some construction zone fatality statistics?
As a construction worker or the family member of a construction worker, it's important that you understand the risks of your job or the risks faced by your loved ones. Construction accidents can take place anywhere, whether your loved one works on the roads or not....
1 dead when tow strap broke during construction job
Construction accidents are avoidable in most cases, but many people suffer the consequences when their equipment is defective or they make errors on the job. Whether it's from failing to check equipment before it's used or overestimating how much a tow bar can really...
What is a functional capacity examination?
The Social Security Act and accompanying regulations governing disability benefits contain many terms that are not easily understood by the average Ohioan. One of these terms is "functional capacity examination." What exactly does this term mean? And how does its...
Complications that arise in some cases of traumatic brain injury
Working in construction or other environments can put you at risk of serious harm. Even slipping and falling on a slick floor can result in serious head injuries that you now have to deal with before you can go back to work.There are many complications that can arise...
Workplace deaths and injuries increasing, report indicates
As a construction worker, the last thing you want to hear is that the number of accidents taking place is on the rise. You do your best to stay safe; you wear safety equipment as required and try to do your job within the guidelines you're given. Not all workplaces...
How do workers’ compensation benefits affect SSD benefits?
Many workers in Ohio who suffer job-related injuries may wonder if they are eligible for either workers' compensation benefits or Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits or both. And a worker receiving one type of benefit may be curious about the effect of becoming...