In the wake of years of litigation regarding the exposure of millions of people to asbestos in their workplaces, many employers are putting a premium on protecting their workers and enhancing safety protocols. But, that doesn't mean that exposure to chemical hazards...
Social Security funding is seemingly a constant part of the current discussion in our nation's capital. As the population of our country ages there are millions more people who end up on the Social Security rolls every year, most of whom are finally getting their...
Mental health issues have been gaining more public awareness as several campaigns seek to lift the veil of mystery that many people see when it comes to this important public health topic. It's not that more people are suffering from a mental impairment than ever...
Many of our Los Angeles readers probably know quite a bit about the qualifications for Social Security Disability from reading previous posts here. However, Social Security Income is not as well known as a federal program, and many people do not know what it takes to...
Most of our Los Angeles readers have probably heard the expression, "Patience is a virtue." However, for many people throughout the country who are going through the Social Security Disability application process, patience may be wearing thin. According to a recent...
When a person suffers some type of injury, even if it is serious, there is a chance that a full recovery can be made. For people suffering from an illness, however, especially a serious type of illness like cancer, living with the disease - or its aftereffects,...
Many people who go through the Social Security Disability application process probably feel tentative. They may be unsure of how the process goes, or what they will do if after all of the effort involved their application is denied. If the worst happens and an...
There are many social efforts out there that attempt to raise the awareness level for certain types of illnesses. For instance, the color pink has quickly become associated with efforts to raise support for women suffering from breast cancer. And some high-profile...
Millions of Americans are injured in various ways every year. Some are victims in car accidents, others are injured by faulty products and many others suffer a work-related injury. In the cases of injuries caused by work accidents, most involve a minor injury and the...
Most people know that they must have a work history in order to qualify for Social Security Disability. And many people might have heard that this work history requirement has something to do with "credits." But, those same people might be wondering, "What exactly are...
