If you have developed an injury from repetitive movements, you may have a lot of questions. One thing that many with a repetitive injury wonder is whether or not they will qualify for social security disability coverage. While situations may vary, there are some...
Columbus social security attorney Ellene Welsh is available to speak with you and help get your questions answered. Call for a free consultation: 706-984-8963.
Besides a salary, one of the advantages of a full-time job is health insurance. Ironically, in some instances, the occupations we hold are the source of our sickness. Worker compensation insurance provides financial help for all types of work-related illnesses. Avoid...
After getting injured at work, you may be unsure of what your next course of action should be. Concerns about your physical wellbeing, financial status and capabilities can easily cloud your mind. If your employer fires you in the process, your future might look even...
Applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits is notoriously challenging. If you are trying to earn SSD benefits for your illness or injury, it may seem like there is no hope for getting approval. There are so many stories of SSD applications ending in...
When an illness or injury keeps you from reliably earning the income you need, Social Security Disability benefits (SSD) may be the lifeline you need to make ends meet. SSD benefits are essential for more than ten million Americans and may be necessary for you as...
Social Security Disability Insurance is a program through the Social Security Administration that provides benefits for people with disabilities. If you worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes, you may qualify for disability benefits that include a monthly...
Arthritis can hit at any age, even as young as six months. However, for most people, arthritis creeps into the joints between 40 and 60. If you are still working at this age, the effects of this disorder may hamper your job activity. When you get to the point you...
An occupational illness is a disease or disorder that occurs because of long-term exposure or an adverse event in your workplace. If you have an occupational illness, you are eligible for workers' compensation, just as you would be with a work-related injury. As with...
The Georgia workers' compensation program provides benefits to employees who have a work-related illness or injury. If your employer fires you after an injury, you can still claim workers' comp benefits if you are eligible. Review these factors that may apply if you...
