Being a firefighter has never been easy and it’s always been dangerous but, over the years, it’s gotten worse and worse for those in California. As the frequency and severity of wildfires have increased, so too has the workload on firefighters and the accompanying...
Many workers in Folsom and surrounding communities can easily suffer from work-related injuries, whether they are in construction, at an office, in the healthcare field or some other industry. While some injuries are the result of single events that point to the...
Although workers can suffer injuries on the job in any kind of work, some industries have more and greater hazards than others. Construction workers in California show up every day for work knowing that there is always a chance of getting hit by a heavy object,...
For people in the Folsom area, work injuries are a common concern. Not only will they lead to lost time on the job, medical expenses and lost wages, but the person who should be focusing on their recovery could be distracted and experience the mental and emotional...
Many Californians spend most of their adult lives working full-time jobs to pay their bills. Some people spend decades at one job or in the same field of work, doing the same type of work every day. As a result of these repetitive tasks, workers may experience...
Many California residents need disability benefits to support them when they can no longer work due to a medical condition, but many of them do not get the benefits they need. According to the Social Security Administration, approximately two-thirds of initial...
Many claims for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits are denied the first time around. That makes understanding the appeals options all the more important for applicants seeking disability benefits. The appeals process There are several levels of appeal available...
Many people are reluctant to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Sometimes it’s because they don’t want to feel like they’re taking a handout; other times it’s due to the rigorous nature of the application process. You may even have specific...
Being injured at work can take a toll on your life. Sure, you’ll have physical limitations while you recover from your injuries, but the financial implications of your injuries can be overwhelming, too. You might also struggle with the fact that your accident was...
California’s workers’ compensation is a robust system intended to ensure that workers who are injured on the job receive the medical care they require. It includes processes designed to make that care prompt and adequate to return the worker to health. However, in...
