Posts by Joshua Plaxen
Can I Seek Disability for an Autoimmune Disorder?
Our immune system is a line of defense against disease and illnesses, and when we have a weakened immune system, we are more susceptible to illness and injury. Living with an autoimmune disease can result in disabling impairments that cause us to be unable to work, participate in social activities, complete household chores, or spend…
Read MoreHow to File a Social Security Disability Claim Appeal in Maryland
If you or your loved one have a disability, there are several forms of compensation to which you are entitled. One of these types of compensation involves Social Security Disability benefits. Through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs, people with disabilities are allowed to receive a certain amount of…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Fire Fighting Include More Than Just the Flames
Firefighters are one of the workers that put their lives on the line for the greater good. Unfortunately, that selflessness comes at the price of their health. Hundreds of firefighters are in the process of filing a class action lawsuit for being exposed to “forever chemicals” that were found in their equipment. Currently, a dozen…
Read MoreOSHA, Workers’ Compensation, and Public Records
A little-known fact about the inspections and investigations of workplaces throughout the country is that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) keeps a public record of its findings. An OSHA investigation is typically triggered when an employer is suspected of being in violation of safety standards. Another reason an investigation may be triggered is…
Read MoreWhat Is the Ticket to Work Program?
The Ticket to Work program is a program that helps individuals who receive Social Security disability find work and reduce their dependence on benefits. Through the Ticket to Work program, individuals with disabilities who receive either Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are connected to employment networks or the state public…
Read MoreTransportation Accidents and Workers Compensation Claims
When people think of workers’ compensation, they often think of injuries like slips and falls or stress injuries. This is because we often view work injuries as singular events that occur on a work site, like a construction site or warehouse. Yet, there is one type of workplace accident that happens in every type of…
Read MoreWorkplace Burnout Can Make Jobs – and Roads – Less Safe
Recently, Nike participated in a growing trend amongst companies. The organization granted its employees in the corporate office a week off to “destress.” Matt Marrazzo, the company’s Senior Manager of Global Marketing Science, published the announcement on LinkedIn. His message expressed both gratitude and encouragement for being a part of the team and recognizing the…
Read MoreLong-Haul COVID-19 and Disability Benefits
Many Americans are reporting long-term side effects of the coronavirus. Dubbed “long Covid” and “long-haul Covid,” the conditions cause people to continue experiencing the symptoms of the virus months after being infected. Depending upon the severity of the symptoms, victims of long haul Covid may experience difficulty with continuing to work. T.J. Geist, a principal…
Read MoreExploring Impairment-Related Work Expenses
In the event you are significantly unable to provide for yourself due to a medical condition, the Social Security program offers two types of monthly benefits for financial support: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). These two types of income, however, can be affected based on your need for impairment-related work…
Read MoreCan I See My Own Doctor if I Get Hurt at Work?
Whether you work in an office environment, a restaurant, or a construction area, all workplaces have one thing in common: the possibility of being injured on the job. Even in so-called safe workplaces like the office, a desk worker can develop a back injury by sitting in the same position for extended periods of time.…
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