Back pain is a common gripe for many adults. This is especially true among people who work in offices, who often experience significant pain and discomfort after sitting in a chair for eight or more hours a day. While back pain isn't necessarily damaging on its own, a...
Year: 2019
What is reconsideration?
The Social Security Administration rejects a large percentage of the initial claims for Social Security Disability benefits in Kansas City. If you receive a rejection, however, you do not need to accept it as final. You have the right to appeal the SSA's decision....
What if you signed a liability waiver?
A common request you may encounter when participating in many of the activities offered throughout Kansas City is for you (or members of your family) to sign a liability waiver. Such waivers essentially stipulate that if you (or your family member) is injured while...
Medical housekeepers and medical professionals face similar risks
If you are responsible for cleaning up after doctors and other medical staff at a health care facility in Missouri, you will face the same hazards they face. For that reason, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has strict regulations related to the...
Woman’s sues after altercation leaves her with a concussion
When the topic of brain injuries is brought up, many in Kansas City might automatically conjure up images of people in persistent vegetative states unable to function on their own. While such conditions are often the result of traumatic brain injuries, there are also...
Could your headache be a cerebrospinal fluid leak?
There are many reasons residents of the Kansas City metropolitan area complain of headaches, from allergies to weather changes. However, if you have suffered an injury to your spine or had a spinal medical procedure, your headaches may be something more. You may have...
What is tennis elbow?
Don't let the name fool you; tennis elbow doesn't only afflict people with an affinity for the sport after which it's named. This condition also impacts people in certain professions, such as painters or people who use hand tools on a regular basis. As repetitive...
What are hidden disabilities?
When you hear the word "disability" you probably think of someone with an obvious medical issue that requires assistance for daily chores and tasks. However, disabilities are not always so cut and dry. Many people suffer from serious disabilities that aren't...
Addressing anger after a car crash
When some people think about the different challenges that auto accident victims have to endure, they may envision the debilitating injuries that so many people have struggled with or the countless lives that have been claimed too soon. With that being said, the...
The surprising ways your work may be bad for your health
You may assume that you are not at risk for injury at work because you sit at a desk or you do not have a job that requires physical exertion. However, you may be surprised to learn that even the most simple or seemingly benign jobs may have hidden risks that could...