Insurance companies do not always hold up their end of the deal when it's time to pay out disability benefits. Too often, even valid claims are denied leaving the beneficiaries on their own in the face of a disabling condition. When your disability claim under ERISA...
Sometimes, life can be extremely difficult. You may have anxiety or be dealing with depression, have post-traumatic stress disorder from a work accident or another serious situation. Whatever the reason is, if you are dealing with a debilitating mental illness, you...
You should be prepared for periodic reviews of your disability if you have been receiving disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) for a condition that prevents you from working. The SSA uses these reviews to determine whether your condition...
We generally think of nurses in terms of treating injuries rather than suffering from them. Nurses dedicate their lives to helping other people. Nonetheless, there are numerous hazards in the nursing profession. How are nurses injured on the job and what are their...
If you have an illness or injury that’s going to keep you out of work for an extended period, you’re no doubt thankful that you have long-term disability insurance (LTDI) through your employer. This can replace a portion of your income every month. Most LTDI policies...
You are well aware that you can use your lose your commercial driver's license for infractions committed while on the job. For instance, a truck driver who is found driving under the influence is likely going to lose their CDL and not be able to continue their career....
Most Arkansas employers must hold workers’ compensation insurance. It is no-fault insurance that covers your costs if you get injured or ill due to your work. Despite this, some employers can be reluctant to help your claim, fearing it will push their insurance...
When a police officer pulls someone over, they may issue a ticket or citation for a traffic infraction to the driver, which is essentially an allegation that the driver broke traffic laws. Most drivers ticketed for a driving offense will pay the fine and then promptly...
Workers' Compensation claims are nothing more than insurance claims. Nobody would get in a car wreck and wait to make a claim. If a person did wait to claim wreck damages, the insurance carrier would suspect the damage to have occurred in some other way. Same with...
Social Security Administration has been using phone and some video hearings to get through pandemic office closings and keep the system rolling. The hearings have worked quite well and prevented major system slow down for the most part. If your health is keeping you...
