When filing a workers' comp claim, you hope you receive a swift approval. However, this is not always the case. In the event of a denied claim, you must take further steps to have the issue rectified. As explained by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, there are four...
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What causes medical diagnostic errors?
When you experience physical symptoms, you visit a doctor to perform diagnostic testing. These tests often involve imaging equipment, blood draws, and physical exams, which help medical staff understand the possible causes of symptoms to develop a suitable treatment....
How can people suffer injury in elevators?
Elevators are such a common feature of everyday life that it is easy to forget that they might be dangerous. Thanks to the efforts of many property owners and their maintenance workers, most elevators function without incident. Unfortunately, some people do experience...
Distracted driving and those most likely to experience a crash
A wide variety of federal agencies, nonprofits and watchdog groups monitor highway crashes and examine the causes behind them. Distracted driving is a major issue in every state. What exactly is distracted driving and who is most at risk for involvement in a crash? ...
What is the difference between workers’ compensation and disability?
You hurt yourself on the clock recently, and while your employer has workers' compensation insurance, you do not know whether your injury qualifies for a claim. Should you file for disability insurance instead? Chron describes the difference between the two...
What is the Social Security PASS program?
To qualify for Social Security disability benefits, the Social Security Administration wants to see that you either cannot work, or that your earning capacity is so low that you cannot financially afford your most basic needs. Generally speaking, if you can work, you...
Will uninsured motorist coverage pay my medical bills?
Sustaining a collision to your car is bad enough. It can be even worse when you discover that the driver who hit you does not possess automobile insurance. Now you find yourself on the hook for damage and medical costs that are not your fault. However, if you have...
What are the dangers of going past your due date?
Any woman who has reached 40 weeks of pregnancy will know how miserable it can be. It is not a pleasant time physically due to the changes in your body. The idea of going past 40 weeks without delivering your baby can be frustrating. The Mayo Clinic explains that it...
3 tips for recovering from a brain injury
You suffer a brain injury when an outside force, like a blow or jolt to your head, causes dysfunction. Brain injuries can cause a wide variety of symptoms, and you may experience confusion, irritability, difficulties concentrating and other symptoms after incurring...
Social security disability qualifications
If a person has a disability or medical condition that prevents them from working, there is probably a lot of stress around how to pay rent and bills. Fortunately, the United States government offers a program that provides benefits for those who are unable to work....