Residents of Sioux Falls and other parts of South Dakota may want to learn more about the requirements needed to receive total disability from a workers’ comp claim. Called PTD, permanent total disability means that you may never be able to return to work. It happens...
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What are musculoskeletal disorders?
The Sioux Falls area has a few factories that make everything from windows to candy. If you land a job at one of these manufacturing facilities, you are likely to earn a decent wage. Still, you should not have to suffer a life-altering injury when performing your job...
BLS report reveals mounting truck driver deaths
Workplace accident statistics reveal that truck drivers in South Dakota and around the country have one of the nation’s most dangerous jobs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 National Census of Occupational injuries, truck drivers killed while on the...
What is the permanent disability rating system?
Residents of Sioux Falls and other areas of South Dakota may want to learn more about the fact that the Workers' Compensation has a system in place for rating permanent disabilities. The system there to assess the impact of the impairment by a doctor. Reported as a...
What workers’ comp mistakes do employers make?
Since South Dakota follows a "no-fault" workers' compensation policy, many applicants assume that the process comes without any hassles. While the steps appear straightforward, there is a formal process that applicants and employers must follow. If an employer makes...
What is permanent total disability?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) sets the parameters for what is considered a disability for all U.S. residents. While the rules regarding disability determination apply primarily to the federal agency, those who become injured at work are held to the same set...
Can you file for workers’ compensation after the deadline?
If you injure yourself on the job on South Dakota, you need to report the injury as soon as possible. A late report won't necessarily disqualify you from getting workers' compensation, but it can slow down the process and create extra fees and paperwork. Plus, your...
What is meant by a total permanent disability?
Someone may go to work one day and sustain an unfortunate accident. Years may pass without any incidents, but no one can predict when things will go wrong or how severely. Sadly, a worker may get into a disastrous accident that could lead to a permanent disability....
Remember: Reporting your injury is essential
An accident can happen in seconds on the job, regardless of how many years of experience you have behind you. The aftermath of such an accident can be chaotic and painful, and you might be left with one burning question: what will you do now? Thankfully, many South...
Truckers miss more workdays to injury than almost any other workers
Driving tractor-trailers for a living can be lucrative, and our economy depends on products being delivered by long-haul truckers. But working as a trucker in and around Sioux Falls is also difficult, not to mention dangerous. Truck accidents are always a danger,...