The state of Tennessee has outlined steps for financial recovery for injured workers. The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development has set up a protocol for workers who are having difficulty receiving workers' compensation benefits. Individuals who are...
Month: July 2015
Month: July 2015
Working while receiving SSI benefits
As discussed previously on this blog, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a government program that provides low-income individuals who suffer a disability or are of a certain age with a stipend. In order to qualify, individuals must be 65-years-old or older, or...
Employer responsibility to injured Tennessee workers
Each state has laws concerning injured workers. The state of Tennessee is no different. There are certain responsibilities that every employer has to his or her employees regardless of the cause of any work injuries. Citizens must know their rights to ensure that they...
Work injury statistics
Most Mississippi residents need to work to provide for themselves and their families. When an individual is injured at work, these injuries can negatively affect his or her physical and financial health. This article focuses on statistics surrounding nonfatal work...
How to appeal a Social Security Disability denial
Residents of Mississippi who have suffered an injury or illness that left them totally disabled may be eligible for Social Security disability benefits. To be considered disabled, under the Social Security Administration's definition, the person must be rendered...
