Defending Your Rights And Future And Seeking The Compensation You Deserve
You are susceptible to workplace injuries even if you do not think you work in a dangerous environment. Though catastrophic injuries do occur, it is much more likely you will suffer chronic pain from a seemingly harmless activity, especially as a blue-collar worker....
In order to receive Social Security Disability benefits, individuals must undergo an evaluation, including an assessment by a medical professional. Based on that information, the Social Security Administration determines the level of benefits a person with...
If you have recently developed a mental illness, such as PTSD, depression or anxiety, from your job in Sioux Falls or the surrounding areas, you may be wondering if you are eligible for workers' compensation benefits. Each state has different workers' compensation...
Some industries are inherently more dangerous than others. Even with safety guidelines in place, accidents at work can happen. Take extra precautions if you work in one of the following industries. Agriculture and farming Agriculture is one of the leading industries...
Construction work can be a dangerous field, creating a high risk of worksite injuries. These injuries can be fatal or non-fatal to you, with slips, trips and falls typically having the highest incidence. Here are three injury statistics you can keep in mind as a...
While some workplaces, like construction sites, may seem more obviously dangerous than others, workers can sustain injuries in almost any workplace. Healthcare workers often suffer injuries while caring for the lives of others. Nursing home employees suffer injuries...
When you get involved in a workplace accident, you could sustain injuries that make it hard to live a normal daily life. Not only may it be difficult to get back to work, but you may also incur significant medical costs. The workers’ compensation system provides...
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...
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...