North Carolina residents who make annual trips to the State Fair are familiar with the wide variety of rides and attractions that the yearly event offers. Many are drawn to the thrill rides, and the exhilaration that comes with the sense of danger that these rides provide. However, the real…
Alcoholism and drug addiction may not be considered as disabling impairments by the Social Security Administration; however, someone who has a drug or alcohol addiction may nevertheless be found disabled if the alcoholism or drug addiction is not “a contributing factor material to the determination of disability.” There are a…
When a North Carolina employee goes to work, the last thing he or she expects is to get hurt. Workplace injuries are actually becoming more common for many employees, though. With more of these incidents occurring, workers’ compensation claims have been growing as well. A recent case of a North Carolina employee…
Of course, the most important factors relate to the severity of the health conditions that prevent you from working. However, this is not the only factor important in Social Security disability claims. In addition, the Social Security Regulations address age, education, work experience, and the combined effect of impairments as…
First, in order to obtain the best advice possible, it is important that an applicant bring all papers, records, and documents they have ever received from the Social Security Administration. This would include denial letters and other notices. Second, bring all medical reports that are currently in your possession. It…
Construction job sites can be a dangerous place to work if proper safety precautions are not respected. The devastating consequences that can accompany a construction accident may leave a victim or their loved ones with feelings of injustice and grief. Recently, a North Carolina worker lost his life after being electrocuted in…
The typical SSDI beneficiaries are in their late 50’s, 70 percent are over age 50, and 30 percent are 60 years old or older and suffer from a severe mental, musculoskeletal, circulatory, respiratory, or other debilitating impairment. Labor market prospects for individuals with these problems are poor, and the Social…
Construction sites are among the most dangerous places to be. Even people who are trained to work with large equipment and in unstable environments can fall victim to the unpredictability of a busy construction site. Sadly, that is exactly what happened yesterday in Charlotte. A man was in a lift…
In order to obtain Title II Social Security Disability benefits, a disabled worker must have a physical and/or mental impairment expected to last for at least twelve months. For the first five months (“the waiting period”) of this twelve month period, the applicant is not paid benefits. However, there is…
Less than two weeks ago, a young man from North Carolina was killed in a tragic workplace accident. Although the incident took place in a neighboring state, it clearly highlights how important it is that companies adhere to federal safety standards. The industrial accident happened on Sept. 26. According to…