Injured workers need to be familiar with the resources available to help them through the period of time following their injury while they may be unable to work and are, at the same time, incurring medical expenses. Workers' compensation for injured workers can be...
Month: November 2018
Apply for Social Security disability under a spouse’s work record
This blog recently took a close look at work history requirements to qualify for Social Security disability benefits. One option that is important to note is that in some circumstances, family members may be able to claim these important benefits based on the work...
A closer look at work history requirements for SSD benefits
Having the appropriate work history is necessary to qualify for Social Security disability benefits. Yet, this is not as well understood as the medical condition requirement. Unfortunately, the possibility of becoming disabled is very real, as studies reveal that one...
Safe workplaces needed as workers still suffer workplace dangers
Jobs including landscaping, roofing, highway construction and construction are still the deadliest jobs according to federal data. In Colorado, from January 2017 to September 2018, there were a total of 19 worker deaths. Nine of the workplace deaths were due to falls....
Does my anxiety disorder qualify for social security disability?
The mind-body connection can create a revolving cycle of good and positive benefits throughout, or negative and harmful triggers and manifestations. These two extremes depend largely on your state-of-mind. Your thoughts of anxiety or faith can either flood your body...
How to effectively plan to apply for SSD benefits
Unfortunately, two thirds of applications for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits are initially denied. Because of the importance of these benefits to many disabled individuals, it is important for disabled applicants to be familiar with how to put forward a...
Help with lost income for injured workers
One of the biggest concerns injured workers and their families may have following a workplace accident and workplace injury is how they will support themselves and their families while they are unable to work. Fortunately, workers' compensation benefits in Colorado...
What are common reasons for SSD benefits to be denied?
Applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can be an intimidating process. The application is long, and there’s a lot you must do to prove you’re eligible. It can be incredibly discouraging to find they have declined your SSD application....
Worker killed in fatal Colorado workplace accident
Workers' compensation benefits provide resources for those impacted by workplace accidents. A 54-year-old man was recently killed in a workplace accident on the front range. The fatal workplace accident occurred when the victim was struck in the chest by a piece of...
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