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William Powell of Powell & Denny
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September 11, 2019
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How long does it take to be awarded Social Security Disability Benefits? It depends on it you are talking about (i) how long does it generally take to hear back for Social Security after filing your initial application or (ii) after an initial denial, how long does it take to present your case in front Read More
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William Powell of Powell & Denny
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September 10, 2019
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In my experience-and as attested in the attached article- one of the jobs which leads to the most job injuries in Alabama is that of a convenience store clerk. At first glance, this may seem counter intuitive, but upon reflection it makes sense. While iron workers, steel workers, construction workers, C.N.A.s and other jobs require more Read More
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William Powell of Powell & Denny
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September 9, 2019
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Alabama Disability Attorneys: How much will I receive in Social Security Disability Benefits? Some claimants believe that the amount they may receive if they are awarded Social Security Disability benefits (SSDI) is tied in to their medical problems; it is not. The amount of your disability benefits is determined by your average lifetime earnings before Read More
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William Powell of Powell & Denny
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September 8, 2019
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Using claim data from Houston-area businesses, Texas Mutual found the industry that reported the most job-related injuries were those in the service industry (3,777), followed by manufacturing (1,742) and construction (1,388). When you think of industries where workers often suffer serious job injuries, one naturally thinks of construction workers, steel and iron workers, nurses and nursing Read More
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William Powell of Powell & Denny
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September 7, 2019
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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health reports waste management workers are in the top three job classifications at risk for injuries or death. When you think about it, it isn’t surprising. Jumping on and off a large garbage truck, lifting heavy items, being cut by broken glass or stuck by improperly disposed of needles. Read More
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William Powell of Powell & Denny
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September 6, 2019
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Alabama Disability Attorneys: How far back will my Social Security Disability Benefits go? The answer to this question hinges on whether you were awarded SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) or SSI (Supplemental Security Income) benefit. If you were awarded SSI benefits, your right to benefits may go back no further than the date you applied for SSI Read More
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William Powell of Powell & Denny
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September 5, 2019
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Emergency medical technicians (EMTs), who provide basic life support services, and paramedics, who also provide advanced life support services, suffer work injuries requiring treatment in the emergency room at a rate four times higher than workers in all other professions in the United States, according to one federal study. It’s not just EMTs who suffer Read More
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William Powell of Powell & Denny
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September 4, 2019
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Alabama Disability Attorneys: Can I Work and Draw Social Security Disability Benefits? The question seems to be counterintuitive-if you are disabled, you can’t work, right? Well, not necessarily. You can’t be able to perform what the Social Security Administration calls “substantial gainful activity,” which currently means earning more than $1,200 a month before taxes (this Read More
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William Powell of Powell & Denny
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September 3, 2019
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“This study demonstrates that the construction industry is still experiencing a high burden of work-related spinal trauma, particularly related to falls, despite safety measures being in place.” The most common back injury we see with our clients are herniated discs. A herniated disc (also called a herniated disk, a herniated nucleus pulposus, disc protrusion, disc extrusion, Read More
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William Powell of Powell & Denny
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September 2, 2019
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Alabama Disability Attorneys: How do I File a Claim for Social Security Disability Benefits? Once you have decided that you really should apply for disability benefits, you probably are unsure about how exactly to get started. This lack of knowledge often causes people to forgo applying for disability benefits for months to years because they Read More
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