When hurt on the job, your focus should be on healing. Unfortunately, worker's compensation claims are synonymous with heaps of paperwork and hoops to jump through. If your injury was debilitating, you might qualify for Social Security disability. But before you can...
Work-related illnesses and injuries are more common than you may think. In fact, in 2020 alone, employers reported more than 2.5 million such cases, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Fortunately, many of these sick and injured workers were eligible for...
When the Social Security Administration (SSA) reviews your application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, the agency includes many aspects of your disability in the evaluation process. You want the process to go smoothly and the information you...
Getting injured at work can affect your daily life and your ability to return to your job. Workers’ compensation benefits can provide some financial relief as you work on recovering and getting back to normal life. When you file your workers’ compensation claim, you...
Some employees hesitate to file for workers' compensation benefits after an injury on the job. They may fear they will not receive benefits if their actions contributed to the incident. In fact, workers' compensation in Colorado is a no-fault system. That means that...
If you sustain a seemingly minor injury at work, you may react by brushing it off and putting it out of your mind. This is actually a fairly common reaction, with many individuals neglecting to report workplace injuries. In 2019, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics...
Approval for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits is not automatic. Filing for benefits does not mean you will receive them. To qualify, you must have worked enough years to pay into the program. The Social Security Administration (SSA) routinely denies most...
The Social Security Administration outlines which medical conditions qualify claimants for disability benefits in Section 12 of the Blue Book. This also includes qualifying mental disorders and circumstances. Since the Blue Book covers different medical conditions...
When people think about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, they often presume that only older people are eligible for these types of benefits. However, anyone between the ages of 18 to 64 can apply for SSDI. That said, age can play a major factor in...
Getting injured while working is far from an enjoyable experience. In fact, it's an experience you may have hoped would never occur. If the injury is serious enough, you'll likely get some time off, but it won't be a vacation. You'll be facing recovery and a legal...
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