Receiving a denial for a Social Security claim can feel disheartening, especially after investing time and effort into the application process. Many individuals depend on these benefits for financial support due to disability, retirement or survivor situations. Though...
According to the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, about 22,200 workers in the state collected benefits under workers' compensation in 2019. When you find yourself on workers' compensation, it is important to understand your doctor may give you medical...
In 2021, the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry reported paying $1.62 billion in benefits to injured workers in the state. If you suffer an injury on the job, you may have the right to seek lost wages benefits, but there are guidelines and rules that determine...
You likely already know that your workers' compensation benefits are a resource available to you when you suffer a work-related injury. Once you file your claim, you might feel that you can simply focus on recovering and even spend some extra free time on social media...
No matter what field a person works in, they are at potential risk of overuse injuries. But what are these injuries? More importantly, what sort of impact do they have on the workers that suffer from them? Repetitive motion problems Mayo Clinic takes a dive into...
If you struggle with a physical or mental disability that stops you from working, you could have many difficulties to deal with. Unpaid bills can quickly become overwhelming, such as medical debt and living expenses. Social Security Disability could serve as a...
While every job has its own potential risk, workplace injuries big and small happen across the board. The U.S. Department of Labor reported that 2.6 million people sustained nonfatal injuries at work in 2021. When that injury makes it difficult to work, people rely on...
If you suffer an injury on the job, you will usually be able to collect benefits from workers' compensation. Medical benefits will typically begin immediately. But the same is not true for lost wage benefits. There is a waiting period for payments from workers'...
Many Americans have struggled financially over the last couple of years for a few different reasons. One of the primary ones, though, is persistent near-record inflation. While there are some signs inflation might be moderating, many everyday essential items continue...
The Social Security system can be rather complex. The Social Security Administration makes everything available to you to file for benefits on your own. But that does not mean it is easy. You may find securing legal assistance is beneficial to helping you get...