Monthly Archives: March 2026
SSDI Denials See 13-Year High
Recent data from the Social Security Administration (SSA) show that applications for disability benefits are being denied at levels not seen in more than a decade. In 2023, the overall award rate, which is the share of applicants who ultimately receive benefits, fell to about 31% nationwide. This is a near-record low for the… Read More »
How Easy It Is To Commit Veterans Benefit Fraud
Getting Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits can be a complicated task. The process is not clear cut. It may take many hours and mountains of paperwork for a veteran to get the benefits they deserve. Most veterans are honest and do not intentionally set out to deceive anyone when applying for VA benefits…. Read More »
Man Hit In Head By Tractor, Killed In New York Workplace Accident
Accidents can happen anywhere. You may experience them in your home, on the road, while running errands, or even while at work. Sadly, a New York man experienced a fatal accident while at work. He died after getting hit by a tractor. The incident happened on the morning of January 22. A 27-year-old man… Read More »
Employer Retaliation: Understanding Your Rights
Sometimes people get injured at work. Machinery, heavy materials, slippery floors, electricity, and heights can all play a role in causing workplace accidents. When a person is injured at work, employees have the legal right to report workplace injuries and file workers’ compensation claims without fear of punishment. However, sometimes workers try to hide… Read More »