By now, we are all familiar with the problem of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among our veteran population. Many veterans struggle with both short and long-term effects of PTSD. PTSD is a result of experiencing a traumatic event. The event can be experienced directly or indirectly. Common symptoms of PTSD Untreated PTSD can result in many negative effects. Veterans suffering from PTSD often have a hard time doing daily tasks and acting in a socially acceptable manner. When a veteran suffers from PTSD, their bodies are always in a fight or flight mode. We all depend on hormones to regul ..read more

If a Florida resident is injured, ill or has a condition that prevents them from working and in need of medical care, Social Security Disability benefits can be critical. However, when they apply, there is a chance that claim will be denied. Often, the applicant is discouraged and gives up. That can be a mistake. Simply because the application was denied does not mean the person does not warrant benefits. There could have been a clerical misstep, the Disability Determination Services could have erroneously denied the claim, or the applicant might need to provide more evidence to justify an app ..read more

Military veterans have made many contributions and sacrifices for our country. But unfortunately, many veterans leave military service with one or more disabilities. In addition to physical disabilities, post-traumatic stress disorder (“PTSD”) is extremely common for military veterans. These disabilities make it difficult or impossible to work after leaving military service. If you are a disabled military veteran in Florida, you may qualify for disability benefits through Social Security Disability Insurance (“SSDI”) and receive disability benefits through the U.S. Departments of Veterans Affa ..read more

Accidents can happen in all kinds of Florida workplaces, to all kinds of workers.Knowing the risks is part of staying safe. It’s also a good idea to know about common injuries in order to prevent them from happening. Recognize the various kinds of injuries workers can suffer The National Safety Council provides information about workplace injuries. It found that inrecent years there has been a notable increase in workers being exposed to harmful substances and environments. This can stem from chemicals, heat, electricity, pressure changes and infectious diseases. Many workers suffer injuries w ..read more

The brave men and women who serve our country in the armed forces are oftentimes left with a lot to deal with once they enter civilian life. This is especially true for those who were deployed overseas and saw combat. For these men and women, acclimating to civilian life can be difficult enough. But life can be even more challenging when they’re struggling to deal with severe medical conditions that resulted from their service. The basics of PTSD Among those conditions is post-traumatic stress disorder, often referred to as PTSD. This mental health condition develops after an individual witnes ..read more

The brave men and women who serve our country in the armed forces are oftentimes left with a lot to deal with once they enter civilian life. This is especially true for those who were deployed overseas and saw combat. For these men and women, acclimating to civilian life can be difficult enough. But life can be even more challenging when they’re struggling to deal with severe medical conditions that resulted from their service. The basics of PTSD Among those conditions is post-traumatic stress disorder, often referred to as PTSD. This mental health condition develops after an individual witnes ..read more

Amazon continues its e-tailer domination. However, with success has come a brighter spotlight that reveals a significant number of injured workers, specifically warehouse workers. Good news came Amazon’s way this month, as injury rates in 2022 represented a reduction from the previous year. According to analysts for a coalition of labor unions, injuries were still worse than in 2020. Worker injuries continue The Strategic Organizing Center analyzed data submitted by Amazon to OSHA. The company’s injury rate last year was 6.9 percent, down from nearly eight percent the previous year in 2021. In ..read more

The brave men and women who serve in our armed forces deserve to be taken care of at all times, but they need extra support when they’ve been harmed as a result of fulfilling their duties. This can take many forms, but perhaps the most beneficial among them is that which provides Social Security disability benefits. These benefits can provide significant financial support when a medical condition, either a specified injury or illness, renders you unable to work, which is far too often the case for our veterans. But these benefits aren’t automatically given to veterans who suffer disabling inju ..read more

People can get injured at work in all kinds of industries and all kinds of workplaces, and when it happens, they are left with medical bills and other costs. When the injury is serious enough, they may be unable to return to work for extended periods, meaning they must go without income. Anyone who has ever faced medical bills while being unable to work knows this can quickly lead to financial disaster. Fortunately, Florida's workers' compensation system provides a way for workers to pay for their medical care and some of their other needs after they have been injured at work. In theory, worke ..read more

Being injured at work can turn your life upside down. You’ll probably struggle to cope with the pain that you are experiencing, and your medical care might be quite extensive and costly. Given that your injuries might’ve forced you out of work, you may find it challenging to get by and to cover everything from rent to utilities and grocery bills. Although that thought can be enormously stressful, you should take at least some comfort knowing that you may be able to offset some of these losses by seeking workers’ compensation benefits. However, recovering these benefits after a workplace accide ..read more