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What happens if my SSD benefits are denied after my hearing?
Receiving an unfavorable decision on a Social Security disability benefits claim after enduring the extremely long wait to have a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge can be devastating. However, there is one final option. If an Administrative Law Judge chooses to side with the original determination of the state…
Receiving compensation for pain and suffering after car accidents
If you become injured in a serious car accident, North Carolina court seeks to reimburse you for various monetary damages. The cost of medical bills, loss of work and property damage all add up to an amount to award you if another driver caused your injuries. But what about injuries…
Common types of occupational diseases
The most common type of workers’ compensation claims arise from injuries suffered in a workplace accident or work that is repetitive in nature or . Occupational diseases are also common in the workplace, oftentimes more so than people realize, and can form the basis of a workers’ compensation claim. An…
North Carolina buses prepare for the school year
The beginning of the school year marks the dramatic increase of buses in traffic and hours on the road. As frustrating as it can be for many North Carolina drivers, they should expect it around this time of year and begin adjusting their schedules accordingly. Unfortunately, a new school year…
Compassionate allowances in Social Security Disability Insurance
It is no secret applying for Social Security Disability Insurance takes a long time. In Charlotte, it takes an average of 20 months for an applicant to get a hearing with a Social Security Administration hearing officer. These delays are caused by several factors, but if you are living with…
Don’t navigate personal injuries alone
While it’s not a situation we have to face on a daily basis, serious accidents do happen to unsuspecting people. Whether an auto accident, a slip and fall incident, dog bite, or many more, these occurrences can upend a life and leave a person wondering how they’re ever going to…
Why do I need a Social Security Disability attorney?
When a Social Security Disability claimant receives a decision denying benefits, he or she is eligible to request a hearing before an administrative law judge. It is here that a claimant will present their case and offer any additional evidence to substantiate a claim. While an attorney is not required…
How to report an OSHA violation anonymously
In certain situations, some employees will continue to work in an unsafe work environment because they fear backlash from management or other employees, up to and including termination, if they were to make a report. However, the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 provides protection for employees by allowing…
Can I get workers’ compensation for repetitive stress injuries?
When most people think of workers’ compensation, they probably consider catastrophic accidents like a construction worker falling from scaffolding or a machinist losing a limb. While workers’ compensation does cover these, they are not the only type of claim that it was designed to address. Repetitive stress injuries can be…
Easing the pain caused by bursitis
It’s a normal day on the job, but something doesn’t feel right. You might experience an extra amount of pain while doing tasks you’ve done before, without a problem. Maybe your shoulder feels stiff and you’re unable to rotate it, or your hands begin to cramp up. Gradually, the pain…
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