What Is A Social Security Video Hearing Like?
Increasing numbers of clients have their Social Security disability hearings by video. I prefer in person but many of my clients prefer not to have to go to the hearing office in person, especially if they live out of town….
Jackson County’s Most Dangerous Intersections 2023
Our Jackson car accident lawyers share the list of Jackson County’s most dangerous intersections based on Michigan State Police car accident reports for 2023 so local drivers can use extra caution when they’re traveling through these areas. This annual list…
Private disability insurance vs Social Security Disability
So, apparently the Government Accounting office was tasked with delving into whether or not the expansion of private disability insurance, obtained through employers, would result in savings to the Social Security Disability Program. When I read things like this, I…
Permanent Total Disability in Workers’ Compensation: Now What?
Issues concerning permanent total disability (PTD) benefits are a significant cost driver in workers’ compensation claims. When facing these claims, members of the claim management team and other interested stakeholders need to identify the issues early on, evaluate and develop…
Nursing homes are being required to hire more staff: Will they?
It’s no secret that many nursing homes are understaffed – despite the efforts of patient advocates to force positive changes. In April 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), finally updatedx the staffing rules in a way that…
How can electrocution injuries happen at work?
Electrocution injuries at work can occur suddenly. Surprisingly, electrical hazards are common across various industries, from construction sites to office buildings. Understanding how these accidents happen in the first place is important. Unsafe work practices One common cause of electrocution…
James Madison on the Ignored “Fundamental Principle of the Revolution”
Forget schoolhouse history. James Madison exposed a much deeper truth about the American Revolution. It wasn’t just “taxation without representation.” He argued that the real fight was over fundamental principles: the colonists’ right to local, self-government versus unlimited British power….
Why Are Kratom Lawsuits Being Filed?
Kratom has been touted as a mood enhancer, an energy booster, a pain reliever, and a way to combat opioid addiction. At the same time, products containing kratom have been tied to fatalities across the country. According to an investigation…
Social Security Administration strips benefits from woman with Down Syndrome – WFTV Orlando
Social Security Administration strips benefits from woman with Down Syndrome WFTV Orlando Source link
The Ouch! Blog: Artist goes to bed in public to raise disability awareness
Making invisible lives, visible When Liz Crow is out and about, she adopts a strong public image. But when at home, she has to lie down, cave-in and totally relax. She calls this her “bed life”. “I go out there…
MSHA Identifies 300 Violations During Impact Inspections in May 2024 — Occupational Health & Safety
MSHA Identifies 300 Violations During Impact Inspections in May 2024 The agency inspected 15 mines, finding 62 significant and substantial violations. By Robert Yaniz Jr. Jun 28, 2024 The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration…
2024 Guide to Illinois Nursing Homes
An in-person visit is often the only way to determine whether a nursing home meets quality standards. Fortunately, you can narrow your search considerably by viewing nursing home ratings online from official sources. The criteria below will guide you on…