When hurt on the job, your focus should be on healing. Unfortunately, worker's compensation claims are synonymous with heaps of paperwork and hoops to jump through. If your injury was debilitating, you might qualify for Social Security disability. But before you can...
Work-related illnesses and injuries are more common than you may think. In fact, in 2020 alone, employers reported more than 2.5 million such cases, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Fortunately, many of these sick and injured workers were eligible for...
Some employees hesitate to file for workers' compensation benefits after an injury on the job. They may fear they will not receive benefits if their actions contributed to the incident. In fact, workers' compensation in Colorado is a no-fault system. That means that...
If you sustain a seemingly minor injury at work, you may react by brushing it off and putting it out of your mind. This is actually a fairly common reaction, with many individuals neglecting to report workplace injuries. In 2019, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics...
Approval for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits is not automatic. Filing for benefits does not mean you will receive them. To qualify, you must have worked enough years to pay into the program. The Social Security Administration (SSA) routinely denies most...
The Social Security Administration outlines which medical conditions qualify claimants for disability benefits in Section 12 of the Blue Book. This also includes qualifying mental disorders and circumstances. Since the Blue Book covers different medical conditions...
Nurses and other hospital workers are at risk for both acute and chronic medical issues. If you cannot work because of your injury, you can seek coverage through the Colorado workers' compensation program. Know the signs of common employment-related injuries affecting...
When dealing with workers' compensation, you always have to meet deadlines. If you miss a deadline, it could delay your claim or even lead to a denial. It is vital that you not only understand the process but know who needs to do what and when throughout. Having this...
If you are a Colorado resident who applied for Social Security Disability but had your application denied, you are not alone, and all is not lost. Unfortunately, the Social Security Administration approves fewer than 33% of first-time SSDI applications. That said, the...
Do you have an injury, illness or other disability that prevents you from working? It can be tough to rely on others to just get by and pay your bills. Luckily, you may have the option of applying for SocialSecurity Disability. This program is there for workers who...
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