Ohio workers who are injured on the job and are not able to get back to work immediately, if at all, might think they are protected by their workers' compensation benefits. In many instances, this turns out to be the case. In others, however, there is a disagreement from putting forth the workers' compensation claim, to retaining the benefits, to being informed that the worker is capable of returning to full duty when they are not. With any issue related to workers' compensation, the Ombuds Office of Ohio is available to help.
Federal regulations for SSI and excess resources
People in Dayton who are suffering from an injury, illness or disability and are seeking benefits through the Social Security disability program must meet certain federal regulations. One that is often overlooked is the amount of resources the claimant has and the way it can affect receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The countable resources must be calculated. If they are in excess of what is allowable, there can be conditional payments provided for a period of time.
Fatal workplace accident claims life of trench worker in Ohio
Some jobs in Ohio are known to be risky in that the simple act of doing them, or the circumstances under which they are performed, lead to inherent potential dangers. Others are less treacherous. Regardless of the type of job a person does, they never plan on getting injured while on the job. It is even more unexpected when it is a fatal accident.
Computer texting and driving game shows its dangers
Campaigns and various tactics to dissuade Ohioans from distracted driving are prevalent. Given the number of ways in which a driver can lose focus on the main goal of operating the vehicle safely, it is not a shock that drivers try to multitask. No matter how skillful a driver believes he or she is, a frequent cause of crashes is distracted driving. Those who are on the road need to be cognizant of this reality and that it can cause a car accident.
How do SSI and SSDI benefits differ?
For Ohioans who suffer from an injury, illness or disability and think that Social Security disability benefits are an option, understanding the differences between Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be confusing. Knowing which is applicable is important when seeking benefits.