If you have been injured on the job, you might be scared. Whether the injury is minor or severe, being injured can lead to huge medical bills, lost wages, and may even have a negative effect on your ability to work. Everyone knows that they can file a worker’s compensation claim, but many hold fears

Highway construction is meant to keep the roads properly maintained for safety purposes. However, sometimes this road work can cause serious injuries and even death. It is important to be aware of work zone hazards, the dangers posed by these work zones, how to remain safe, and what to do if you or a loved

Staying active can take a lot of time and energy — two things that many people never seem to have enough of. But by being inactive, you could actually be doing some serious harm to your body than if you were staying active. Back pain is just one example of how inactivity can lead to

Work place injuries can be devastating, as the stress of being injured is magnified by crushing medical bills combined with not being able to work while you heal. However, this stress is not necessary. If you are injured while performing the duties and responsibilities of your job, you are almost always entitled to compensation from

A workers’ compensation claim denial can be gut-wrenching. Not only are you unable to work to support yourself and your family, you are also left struggling to pay for medical bills while dealing with your injuries or illness. Unfortunately, many legitimate workers’ compensation claims are denied for a multitude of reasons despite studies showing just

In the majority of cases, a personal injury settlement should not affect an individual’s disability benefits. This is not a hard and fast rule, however, as there are a couple types of disability benefits that could be affected by a personal injury settlement. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits SSI is a needs based program, meaning