Colorado Springs Law Blog

Social Security disability (SSD) is an important resource for disabled individuals who are unable to care for themselves as they used to be able to. They should know how to navigate the process as best as possible including how to qualify for Social Security disability, how apply for Social Security disability and how to address the hearing and appeals processes.

To qualify for SSD benefits, the disabled individual must suffer from a disabling medical condition that is severe enough that it prevents them from working and is expected to last for 12 months or longer or result in death. In addition, they must also meet work history requirements and have paid into the system over time in that way. Medical disability can be demonstrating by meeting medical conditions on a list kept by the Social Security Administration or through medical records.

Workers' compensation benefits are here for Colorado families when they need them following a workplace accident or fatal workplace accident. Two bodies were recently recovered in northern Colorado following a fatal workplace accident. The two workers were killed when a trench collapsed. The two victims were in their mid twenties and late forties. The fatal workplace accident occurred when the 15-foot trench gave way and buried the victims.

The rescue effort, which turned to a recovery effort, was complex and required securing against a second collapse. It took several hours to perform. During the rescue, one of the men was able to communicate with rescuers and his family but, tragically, died before he could be rescued. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the fatal workplace accident. Authorities have not provided the reason for the trench collapse.

This blog recently discussed seniors and how they can obtain Social Security disability benefits. It is also useful to be aware of when those over 50 can obtain Social Security disability (SSD) benefits when they need them. Social Security disability benefits can help with the daily needs and costs of disabled individuals and their families.

Suffering a disability over 50 can be especially devastating for disabled individuals and their families. As a result, disabled individuals over 50 should be aware that it may be easier for them to obtain Social Security disability benefits which can be time consuming to obtain. In general, SSD benefits can be challenging to get which is why disabled individuals should be familiar with the application and appeals processes for benefits.

Knowing what to do following a workplace accident is important for injured workers to be familiar with. Reporting a workplace injury is an important initial step in the process of seeking workers' compensation disability benefits many injured workers and their families may rely on.

In addition to the value of reporting the workplace accident to begin the process of claiming workers' compensation benefits, it allows the workplace accident to be investigated which is also important. Employers are required to report workplace injuries to their workers' compensation insurance carrier within 10 days. Once the insurance carrier has been notified of the injury, they will evaluate liability for the claim which must be approved for the injured worker to receive medical benefits and compensation benefits.