Can you qualify to submit a claim for workers’ compensation benefits if you sustain an injury in a vehicle accident during the workday? That depends. The “going and coming” rule may play a role in determining your eligibility for coverage in this situation. What it is...
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Workplace injuries may take time to become obvious
You assume a workplace injury will be obvious almost instantly, and that it will be easy to document and prove. For instance, your boss tells you that you cannot wear any fall protection gear while working on a roof because it would take too long to get the gear and...
Will self-driving technology save pedestrian lives one day?
A self-driving vehicle killed a pedestrian in Arizona recently, and it has caused a lot of questions to surface about the safety of driverless cars. For example, are autonomous vehicles safe for testing on the road? Should we wait before allowing self-driven...
5 reasons people still drive under the influence
Your spouse has to work late on a Friday night. You stay home watching Netflix, enjoying a quiet evening. Your spouse wants to earn a big promotion at work, so you expected some late nights trying to get ahead. A phone call shatters your sense of peace at 9:30 p.m....
Understanding Social Security Disability
Social Security Disability pays benefits to you if you suffer a disability and cannot work. Some members of your family may also benefit from SSDI if you qualify. You must have worked long enough to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance. Social Security...
Coping with a traumatic injury is similar to coping with death
While some car accidents are minor and fall into the fender-bender category, others can be absolutely catastrophic. For example, an accident with a large commercial truck in Bremen can end in paralysis for the victim in the passenger vehicle. When an individual...
For construction workers, what are the greatest risks?
You've worked in construction for a decade. So far, you've escaped serious injury. Sure, you deal with the minor cuts and bruises that go along with working with your hands, but you haven't been to the hospital. Even so, you've seen the statistics. They paint a dire...
4 things employees need to know about workers’ comp
Injury and illness are always frightening, but when they could prevent you from earning an income, they can be terrifying. Fortunately, if you are injured while working at the factory, workers’ compensation can protect you with medical, treatment and income benefits....
Does your child have a traumatic brain injury?
You pick your son up after preschool and start the daily commute home. You're talking to him about his day, but your eyes are on the road the entire time. You're being careful. You're not distracted, you're not speeding, and you're following the flow of traffic. Then,...
Should mom and dad be behind the wheel?
It can be tough to watch your parents age. As you become an adult yourself, you can relate to their struggles. Your mom and dad were the ones who raised you. They nurtured you and cared for you. They taught you some of your first skills. When you became a teenager,...