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Social Security is a government program that may be the best provision for Kansas residents who have a provable physical or mentally debilitating condition. The problem with Social Security disability is that it takes so long for those who are questionably disabled to...
Many employers require employees to drive company vehicles. An employee in Kansas likely thinks that their employer will handle the costs of the incident through their insurance. That may be true if they get injured and are not at fault. However, if they cause...
If you work in a large factory, then you may have heard of the phrase Lockout/Tagout, or LOTO for short. Lockout/Tagout is a standard that was created and recommended by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). It was developed to provide companies...
When you get injured on the job, you have a right to seek workers' compensation benefits. There can be exceptions where your employer may be able to deny your claim, however. But those exceptions are usually limited to situations where you were injured while...
Car crashes have a serious potential to leave you with life-altering injuries. You may suffer a permanent disability and have to make changes throughout your life.Of the most serious injuries, spinal cord injuries are some of the worst. They can lead to a loss of...
If you receive disability benefits or are looking to receive them in the future, then you will be happy to know that both Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income payments will increase in 2021. According to news from Oct. 14, the Social Security...
It's unfortunate when it happens, but worksite collisions do sometimes happen when workers are busy working on the roadways. Crews may be focusing on their jobs and not notice an oncoming vehicle. Drivers may not pay as much attention as they should, which can result...
If you are a Kansas City construction worker, there is some good news on your horizon. Thanks to concentrated efforts by industry insiders to prevent construction falls, this particular hazard is actually trending down on a national level.In fact, an entire week in...
After a car crash, you may have significant arm or elbow pain. There are a few reasons for this. First, if you tensed or were holding onto the wheel, your arms were vectors for the force of the collision. Your joints may have absorbed some of the shock, but that also...
People often think of certain professions, such as office work, as being safe. The fact is that every job comes with some risks. Understanding those can help employers provide the tools and protocol they need to keep their employees safe. When employers don't do this,...