The standards set to qualify for Social Security Disability benefits are quite high and strict. You must have a disability that meets the Social Security Administration’s definition. You need to have a work history that meets the requirements, and you must meet...
People in North Carolina that are severely injured at work may be entitled to receive both workers’ compensation benefits and social security disability benefits. In most cases, however, injured workers receive one or the other. What is the difference? Workers’...
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....
If you work in the construction industry, you may expect to break a bone or injure your back in a workplace accident. While these injuries may be serious and interfere with your ability to perform your job duties, an internal injury may put your life in jeopardy. An...
An injury on the job can leave you unable to work and you may realize that you need Social Security Disability benefits. You may not have much experience with disability benefits before you fill out your application and you may wonder what kind of information you need...
Warehouses in North Carolina can be busy hubs that employ a lot of people, especially during the fourth quarter. But warehouses can also create the perfect storm for work-related accidents. With so much activity and the frequent influxes of temporary workers, the...
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...
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....