As a blue-collar worker, your job likely involves some form of manual labor or physical work. Years of doing this sort of labor can result in potential long-term health issues that may actually cause more damage in the end than short-term accidents and injuries. In...
You take a risk of getting injured every day you go to work in North Carolina. Not all jobs present equal accident risks, but if you do get injured, you could file for workers' comp benefits to help you recover and get back on your feet. How do you know if an injury...
It hurts to live, and it hurts to work. The wheezing, lack of strength and trouble breathing are signs that something is seriously wrong with you. Do not hesitate to seek medical treatment. Not only is your health in jeopardy, but so is your income-earning ability....
The workplace isn’t always safe and many professionals suffer injuries on the job. A blue-collar worker placed in the proximity of chemicals faces significant risks. Don’t think a North Carolina receptionist won’t face any dangers, though. Workplace injuries come in...
A work-related injury can have drastic effects on your livelihood and ability to financially provide for your family. Because you may no longer be able to work for a significant amount of time, it is critical for you to immediately seek medical advice and file for...
Disabled workers who receive Social Security disability benefits must understand that the federal government may terminate those much-needed benefits. In 2019, the Social Security Administration (SSA) ceased providing benefit payments to 870,827 disabled workers. The...
The chances that the government denies your claim for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits are good. Join the club because two-thirds of all people who seek the much-needed benefits receive rejection notifications from the Social Security Administration (SSA)....
North Carolina imposes strict deadlines on workers' compensation claims. If you miss this deadline, even by a day, you could lose the right to receive the benefits that you need. This is why you cannot afford to delay the process. Building your claim takes time...
The waiting game can be a long one when seeking Social Security disability (SSD) benefits. Even so, you must not procrastinate when applying for these crucial benefits to help you and your family. Because your medical condition may prevent you from working for a least...
Many workers who contemplate seeking Social Security disability (SSD) benefits have so many questions. They know that their medical situation will prevent them from working a long time – at least a year. They wonder whether their ailment qualifies them for these...
