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Tow Truck Operators: 4th Most Dangerous Job in America:
Tow Truck Operators: 4th Most Dangerous Job in America: Did you know that according to a 2016 study by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (a federal agency under the United States Department of Health and Human Services), being a Tow Truck Driver is the Fourth Most Dangerous Job in the U.S. (click here to Read More
Read MoreAppealing a Denied Alabama Social Security Disability Claim
Alabama Disability Attorneys: Appealing a Denied Alabama Social Security Disability Claim Do you live in Alabama, and the Social Security Administration has denied your claim for Social Security Disability Benefits or SSI benefits? Don’t give up-call and experienced Alabama Social Security Disability Lawyer to assist you with your appeal Many people believe that their initial Read More
Read MoreTractor-Trailer Operators Rank 6th for Job Injuries that Involve Missed Time from Work.
If you are a truck driver for one of Alabama’s numerous transit companies (Alabama Freight, AMX Trucking, Boyd Brothers, Baggett Transportation, BPI Transportation, Malone Freight, etc.), this article by the U.S. Department of Labor isn’t shocking in the slightest-but it caught me by surprise. According to the Department of Labor, Heavy and Tractor Trailer Truck Drivers Read More
Read MoreHow long does it take to be awarded Social Security Disability Benefits?
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
Read MoreConvenience Store Clerk Jobs amoung the Most Dangerous
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
Read MoreHow much will I receive in Social Security Disability Benefits?
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
Read MoreService Industries (e.g. restaurants) report the most work related injuries
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
Read MoreAlabama Disability Attorneys: How far back will my Social Security Disability Benefits go?
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
Read MoreEmergency medical technicians (EMTs) suffer Job Injuries four times higher than all other professions
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
Read MoreCan I Work and Draw Social Security Disability Benefits?
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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