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June 17, 2013

Tips for Improving Your Social Security Disability Case

Oftentimes, an applicant for Social Security Disability benefits can expect to wait 4 months or more for a decision in regards to his or her claim. When an injury is preventing you from working, you want to do everything you … Continue reading

June 13, 2013

Harrowing Rescue of Skyscraper Workers Shows Importance of Workplace Safety

Yesterday, two workers performing routine maintenance on a skyscraper in New York City were rescued after their scaffolding suddenly collapsed, leaving them dangling precariously over 400 feet above the street below. Responders cut a hole in a window and pulled … Continue reading

June 12, 2013

Healthcare Reform: How Does it Affect Medicare Benefits?

Recent healthcare reform has introduced changes in certain Medicare payment policies, leading to some confusion about whether or not these changes result in cuts to Medicare benefits. But despite the fears, most beneficiaries won’t see any cuts; in fact, certain … Continue reading

June 11, 2013

Is Caffeine Withdrawal a Mental Disorder?

Many of us dread the thought of missing our morning cup of coffee. For regular coffee drinkers, going without a daily infusion of caffeine can lead to struggling through the day in a bleary-eyed haze of exhaustion. But now, a … Continue reading

June 07, 2013

Tragic Building Collapse in Center City

Wednesday’s building collapse at 22nd and Market Streets has tragically resulted in death and injury to over a dozen people trapped under the cascade of rubble and debris. Regrettably, this may have been an entirely preventable tragedy, according to a … Continue reading

June 04, 2013

White House Conference Seeks an End to Mental Illness Stigma

At a conference held at the White House on Monday, President Obama called for an end to the stigma surrounding mental illness and encouraged those struggling with such conditions to seek treatment. Alongside star speakers Bradley Cooper and Glenn Close, … Continue reading

June 03, 2013

Spend Too Much Time in the Sun? Several Ways to Soothe Sunburn

With the arrival of the summer season comes beach trips, picnics, and more time enjoying the outdoors.  But if your skin is feeling the effects of too much time spent soaking up the sun’s rays, here are a few ways … Continue reading

May 29, 2013

Distracted Driving: A Leading Threat to Worker Safety

Since the inception of the Occupational Safety and Health Act in 1970, fatalities in the workplace have been on the decline. But while regulations promoting workplace safety have reduced or eliminated countless dangers, motor vehicle accidents continue to be a … Continue reading

May 28, 2013

Medical Evidence for Your Social Security Disability Claim

When applying for Social Security Disability benefits, it’s essential to have evidence substantiating your impairment and how it affects your ability to work. All too often, however, deserving applicants have trouble receiving approval for their Social Security Disability claim due … Continue reading

May 24, 2013

Memorial Day

For many of us, Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start of the summer season and is a time for barbeques, baseball games, and the first beach trips of the year. But amidst our celebrations, it’s essential to reflect on … Continue reading