Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) may be one of the least understood benefits available for American citizens. People don't understand what it takes to qualify for benefits, and they don't readily understand the different kinds of benefits available, which...
Common nursing injuries can warrant workers’ compensation
Nurses have long been essential workers in Pennsylvania and throughout the U.S. The sheer nature of their work puts them in constant danger of injury and illness. When nurses are injured or ill, workers’ compensation benefits may be needed. Mitigating the inherent...
Mesothelioma still haunting American workers
Mesothelioma - the cancer caused by exposure to asbestos - continues to take a toll on workers. A major part of the problem is that victims may not develop symptoms for decades. The long period between exposure and disease makes proving a mesothelioma case...
What kind of funeral benefits will workers’ compensation offer?
One of the primary objectives of working a job, other than the sense of purpose that an occupation provides, is to earn income and benefits that allow an individual to support themselves and their family. For a tiny percentage of workers, their job will result in a...
When is diabetes disabling?
Diabetes is a fairly common disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), roughly one out of every 10 Americans suffers from the condition in one form or another. For the most part, merely having diabetes isn’t enough for the Social...