When you experience an injury or illness that is bad enough to prevent you from earning a living, you may be thinking about applying for government assistance to help you get by. If you plan to seek Social Security Disability Insurance from the U.S. Social Security...
Everyone knows that distracted driving is a major public safety crisis in North Carolina. According to the state Department of Transportation (NCDOT), in 2018, distracted driving was a factor in more than 54,000 car accidents. More than 120 people were killed, and...
Back, neck and other musculoskeletal injuries are often the results of heavy lifting. If you work as a nurse, medical assistant, porter or something similar, you face a high risk of a lifting-related injury. In severe cases, an injury caused by heavy lifting may be...
If you have a loved one who has autism spectrum disorder, you likely know how challenging it can be to perform everyday tasks, including work. Fortunately, Social Security Disability Insurance benefits are available to some individuals who have autism or an...
According to 2018 data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, North Carolina has a higher rate of fatal auto accidents than 45 other U.S. states. More than 1,400 car crash fatalities occurred in the state in 2017 alone. Here are the statistics behind...
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, your employer must maintain a workplace free from hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm under the General Duty Clause. In return, as an employee, you must comply with the rules,...
Wearing protective gear and taking other safety precautions minimizes your chances of suffering a work-related injury. Still, because there are more than 12,000 workplace injuries every single day, you may not be able to avoid one forever. If you injure yourself in an...
You depend on the nursing home to take good care of your elderly loved one. Unfortunately, though, nursing home abuse and neglect happen at almost alarming rates. In fact, according to the National Council on Aging, as many as 10% of older Americans are victims of...
Wondering how to pay mounting medical bills after a devastating vehicle accident can only add to the stress of your injuries. If another driver caused the crash, you will probably be filing a claim for your expenses with his or her insurance company. What kind of...
You must have enough work history to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. You gain work credits when you work that apply to your eligibility, according to the Social Security Administration. How many work credits you need depends on your...