Many people in Fayetteville and other parts of the Atlanta area get hurt at work. Should this happen, injured Georgia workers may find themselves facing medical expenses and loss of income. The loss of income can be particularly troubling if injuries leave the worker...
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What is a herniated disk?
A herniated disk is a type of back injury that can leave a person in serious and chronic pain. In severe cases, a herniated disk can lead to numbness, a loss of sensation in one's core and problems going to the bathroom. While many residents of the Atlanta area are...
Can I get Social Security Disability and workers’ compensation?
After an injury at work, Georgia workers may find themselves needing medical treatment and also replacement income. This is particularly true if injuries leave the worker permanently disabled. While qualifying for each program involves a separate process and unique...
2 Common Mistakes When Filing for Disability
The 2 mistakes we see all too often both stem from the same root issue: waiting too long to file. 1. All too often we see people holding off on filing during a good economy when jobs are plentiful, but then filing when the economy turns south and...
An overview of spinal injuries
One of the most sensitive and vulnerable parts of the human body is the spine. The spinal cord contains nerves that connect from the brain to the rest of the body. Protecting the nerves are vertebrae, which are rings of bone that form the back bone or spinal column....
Georgia firm fighting for those with mental health conditions
A few weeks ago on the blog we discussed how individuals who suffer from mental illnesses can qualify for Social Security disability benefits. Although the Social Security Administration recognizes a number of mental illnesses, an individual must prove that he or she...
For work-related injury, SSDI benefits may be lifeline
Georgia residents work hard to provide for themselves and their families. It can take many weeks, months or even years to establish a successful career in one's given field, but all of this hard work can be compromised when an individual suffers a work-related injury...
Veteran receives disability benefits after fighting
Many Georgia residents recently celebrated another Thanksgiving, where they expressed their gratitude for their loved ones, among other things. Many individuals undoubtedly gave thanks for those who serve, especially those who have sacrificed life and limb in their...
What are anxiety disorders?
It's normal and healthy to feel anxious at certain times. For example, many people experience anxiety before giving a speech or before a big event. However, in cases where feelings of anxiety, fear and general uneasiness are frequent and not tied to any specific cause...
Traumatic spinal cord injuries increasing
Millions of Americans live with a disability. There are many different reasons people become disabled. Some people's disabilities are caused by a medical condition while others are caused by a physical injury of some kind. Physical injuries can be very traumatic,...