If you're working and get hurt, do you know what you can do to help yourself? One of the best things you can do after seeking medical care is to reach out to your employer to start your workers' compensation claim.When you report your injury, your employer should...
If you've ever been hurt in a car accident, on-the-job injury or as a result of other incidents, then you know how life-changing injuries can be. Whether it's a moderate injury, like a broken bone that takes a few months to heal, or a severe injury, like a broken neck...
Every year, the Social Security Administration (SSA) releases information about changes to the Social Security program. One of those changes that you may be interested in learning more about is how much you'll be able to receive in Social Security Disability (SSD)...
Some say nurses are angels who face an endless list of hazards to provide care for their patients. Regardless of the role they play, all departments in the nursing profession pose multiple occupational risks. The inherent frantic pace in hospitals leaves nursing staff...
When crashes happen, they can leave people badly injured. While someone may be able to get medical care and recover, the time between the injury and recovery can still be a struggle. Victims may have trouble with money, pain, depression and many other issues.Crashes...
Workers' compensation is a great benefit to use if you get hurt on the job. Your employer is most likely responsible for carrying workers' compensation, so if you get hurt, you should be able to seek it right away.The problem for some people occurs when an employer...
Two people were badly hurt when a 3-vehicle crash took place on Interstate 57. The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrived to help at around 5:30 a.m. in the southbound lanes.A 54-year-old man from Tennessee is accused of driving his vehicle off the side of the road....
When you get hurt on the job, one of the first things you should look into is getting workers' compensation. Workers' compensation comes with several major benefits including being able to have your medical care covered, some of your lost wages replaced and have...
You applied for Social Security Disability (SSD), and you thought you'd done everything you could to make it clear that you have a serious disability. You've struggled with your finances, learned to live with less and are just looking to get the financial security you...
Although winters in Kansas can be mild, you would be wise to be prepared for severe conditions if your occupation requires you to spend time working outdoors. Safety authorities recommend the buddy system, by which pairs of workers look out for each other. Cold stress...