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Disability Determination Services
When an individual files for social security disability benefits the claim is evaluated by Department Disability Determination Services (DDS). The average processing time for a claim is 45-140 days. Because DDS examiners are state employees, the Social Security Administration does not become involved in the state’s managing of the program.…
Is the day coming when drivers won’t be accountable for crashes?
If you asked people in the car making industry the question in this headline, you might be surprised to hear that the answer could actually be, “yes.” Carmakers are becoming increasingly confident in automated driving features, and some have stated that eventually, drivers will not be held accountable for crashes. This issue…
Rare conditions and the difficult road to diagnoses
As advanced as medicine is today, there are still many conditions that are not well understood and/or do not have effective treatments or cures. This can be incredibly frustrating for people suffering from conditions that make it all but impossible for them to carry out daily activities. For instance, let’s…
Certain safety restrictions lifted for truckers across US
Truckers face some very serious on-the-job hazards. Every time they go to work, they are at risk of getting into or causing a catastrophic trucking accident, which is why there are many state and federal regulations in place to keep truckers and other motorists safe. However, recently it was announced that some…
Wake up, NC drivers: Drowsy driving is dangerous
Every driver knows there are things we do behind the wheel that put ourselves and others in danger, and we know these things because there are laws in place to say that we should not do them. For instance, we know we shouldn’t drive with a blood alcohol concentration of…
What the SSA considers when assessing ability to return to work
In a recent post on this blog, we discussed an important decision regarding the considerations that must be taken by the Social Security Administration when assessing a person’s ability to work in light of a disabling condition. That post, which can be read in full here, mentioned the fact that full…
Important Decision Affecting North Carolina Cases
In March, 2015, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued an important social security decision affecting North Carolina. Mascio v. Colvin, 780 F.3d 632 (4th Circuit 2015). In its decision, the Court stated that proper vocational consideration of a claim involving an individual with mental limitations requires comprehensive…
Are Employers Liable If Their Workers Contract Zika?
According to a recent study, Charlotte and Raleigh are among the 30 U.S. cities most likely to be seriously affected by the Zika Virus. A mosquito-borne illness that can be transmitted through sexual activity, Zika has been linked to a spate of severe birth defects that compromise a child’s proper…
Contacting an attorney before collecting workers’ comp is crucial
Readers of this blog should be aware of the fact that workers’ compensation benefits can be critical to the support injured workers and their families receive after a workplace accident. However, before you decide that workers’ compensation is the only or best means of financial support available, you would be…
Other Agencies Determining Disability
If another state agency has determined you to be disabled this must be considered by the Social Security Administration. Most often, this occurs when an individual is found disabled by the Veteran’s Administration. It also applies to the disability income plan of North Carolina, the long-term disability for a retirement…
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