Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can be life-changing for an individual who is unable to work following a long-term illness or a disability. Those monthly payments can mean the difference between feeding and sheltering your family and a life of destitution. ...
Year: 2022
2 reasons your workers’ comp claim may be denied
Workers’ compensation is a type of no-fault insurance that employers with over five employees in Missouri must carry. The purpose is to provide benefits to injured workers while on the job. If you are injured, you may believe that receiving these benefits will be a...
Cleaning the office? Watch out for chemical exposure
In most offices, it’s common to have a cleaning crew come in. Sometimes, the cleaning crew is a part of the staff and takes steps to keep the restrooms, floors and other areas of the business clean throughout the day. One thing that can cause problems for some...
Common back injuries caused by car accidents
Those inside the vehicle can be injured in many ways during a car accident. One of the most severe and painful places to obtain injuries is the back. However, due to the many bones, discs, and muscles in the back, several injuries can occur. While some injuries can...
Remember that life insurance pays before your will
Your life insurance policy beneficiary designations and your instructions in your will need to match. If they're at odds with one another, your will isn't going to actually have any impact on how the money from the insurance is paid out. The life insurance company is...
How do you appeal a denied SSDI benefits claim?
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are a type of protection available for those with a significant work history and a medical condition that prevents their ongoing employment. People with conditions ranging from spinal cord injuries or mental health...
2 major hazards faced by warehouse workers every day
People who work in warehouses often face hazards that most people might not associate with the job. Even things that might seem harmless can be devastating to the workers if it’s the cause of an injury. It’s up to the employer to ensure that the workers have a safe...
3 unexpected types of workplace injuries
Workplace injuries can happen to anyone in any position. Whether you sit at a desk and write for most of the day or you are working out in the field, there are risks that you face while on the job. Many people don’t realize that there can be some minor signs that you...
Does being a safe driver actually translate to real safety?
It's important to focus on being a safe driver, and it does make you safer than you would be otherwise. There are many simple things you can do, such as paying attention to your following distances, obeying the speed limit, driving with your lights on and becoming a...
Choosing the right executor for your estate
In these uncertain times, you want to make sure that you have your estate plans in good order, and that includes making sure that you choose the right executor. Your executor is the person who will ultimately be responsible for making sure that your final expenses...