Residents of Sioux Falls and other nearby areas of South Dakota may want to learn more about restrictions for going back to work after an injury. These restrictions may dictate what a worker can and cannot do after a workers' compensation claim and receiving benefits....
So many employees are working remotely these days, and you may be among those who take care of business from a home office. But what happens if you suffer an injury? As a remote employee, do you qualify for benefits under workers’ compensation? A remote work policy As...
As a regular employee in South Dakota, you have the right to certain benefits. If you’re injured, fall ill or become disabled on the job, it’s your legal right to obtain disability benefits. However, you might want to know if you can get fired while on disability...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...