Despite tremendous advancements in the understanding of mental illness, many people still do not think of these conditions in the context of disability. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, nearly 1.5 million adults in North Carolina live with a...
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Did you suffer from an internal injury on a construction site?
The construction industry can sometimes feel like a hazardous bed of various potential injuries just waiting to happen. Some of these injuries, such as internal injuries, can even have a potentially fatal impact. Internal injuries can involve the abdomen, chest or...
How do heat-related illnesses occur in the workplace?
Whether you work in an outdoor or indoor environment, your body requires a specific range of temperature to remain healthy and continue working productively. Employers should never allow employees to undergo a dangerous amount of heat exposure. However, according to...
How long does it take to apply for SSD and get the benefits?
It commonly takes between three and five months to complete the application process for Social Security Disability benefits. However, several factors can affect how long it takes to start receiving benefits. From application to benefits The main contributing factor to...
Does a mental illness qualify you for Social Security benefits?
Social Security benefits provide for people with different types of physical impairments that prevent them from working or limit their ability to work full time, but what happens when you have a mental illness that causes the same types of problems? The American...
Can anything fast-track an SSDI claim?
When you live in North Carolina and apply for Social Security Disability Insurance from the U.S. Social Security Administration, you may find that it takes quite a while to hear anything in response. Many applicants find the application process to be long and tedious....
The 4 levels of the SSDI appeals process
As a North Carolina resident who has a disability that is serious enough to keep you from working, you may have applied for Social Security Disability Insurance only to have the U.S. Social Security Administration deny your claim. This may have you feeling extremely...
Why you should file workers’ comp claims quickly
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...
What are some myths about SSD?
When you apply for Social Security Disability in North Carolina, it's important to separate myths from the facts. Some people avoid applying because they erroneously assume that the Social Security Administration will reject their claim. Others assume that the SSA...
Could you lose SSD benefits?
If you're permanently disabled in North Carolina, you might be able to receive Social Security Disability benefits for the rest of your life. However, the state might cut off your benefits if your situation changes. Periodically, the state will review your situation...