If my injury is my employer’s fault, can I sue my employer?

by Kara Dolan-West | Feb 08, 2014 | Workplace Accidents & Injuries

After you are injured at work, you may wonder who is to blame for your injury. It may be a co-worker’s fault, or maybe you think that your employer could have taken steps to prevent your...read more >>

What is Social Security Disability Insurance?

by Kara Dolan-West | Dec 09, 2013 | Social Security Disability Insurance

Social Security Disability Insurance pays benefits to you and certain members of your family if you are “insured,” meaning that you worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes. To qualify for Social Security Disability benefits,...read more >>

Settlement of a workers’ compensation claim

by Kara Dolan-West | Aug 06, 2012 | Workers' Compensation Benefits

The settlement of a workers’ compensation claim can be a way for an injured worker to receive a final monetary payment under the claim. Once a claim is settled, no further costs (medical or monetary benefits)...read more >>