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Most people don't even think about applying for disability benefits until they have exhausted every other option available to them. Although workers contribute to Social Security with every paycheck they earn, they often do not want to request disability benefits. By...
Nurses provide valuable services for the general public. They care for people who are sick or injured at a time when those patients are most vulnerable. While they’re caring for others, they’re also facing some significant hazards. Hospitals (and other healthcare...
The manufacturing industry is fraught with various hazards that can pose significant worker risks. Safety is paramount, yet the work itself often involves exposure to potentially dangerous situations. From handling heavy machinery to dealing with hazardous materials,...
Halloween is a few weeks in the past, but unfortunately, some trick-or-treaters are still living with the events of the night. With both youngsters and those considered young-at-heart moving through neighborhoods and across streets, it’s no surprise that tragedy can...
A college student is heading home for the weekend when her phone buzzes. She had originally set it on the passenger seat so that she wouldn’t be distracted by it while she drove, but she reaches over to pick it up when the text message comes in. She looks down at the...
Adults who find themselves unable to work because of health concerns often panic and worry about how they can support themselves and their families. Thankfully, there are systems in place to help minimize the financial hardship people may endure because of disabling...
You can certainly get injured working in any industry. You could be an accountant sitting at a desk dealing with serious back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and many other muscular-skeletal issues. All workers need to be aware that injuries are possible and that they...
Some car accidents are caused because a generally safe driver makes a one-time mistake. Someone who has never been in an accident before drives out of turn at a four-way stop, for example. They just have a momentary lapse in judgment. However, many car accidents are...
If you’ve ever been traveling on the highway and noticed a truck driver’s tire blow out or come loose, you know how dangerous that debris can be on the roads. You and other drivers might have to take evasive action, maneuvering oddly in the roadway to try to avoid a...
Workers’ compensation is a kind of insurance that most employers are required to carry. When you’re working and get hurt, you should be able to make a claim for your injuries and get fair compensation as you focus on your recovery. There are some people who may not...
