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Last Friday, the United States Senate voted to block changes that would cut Social Security benefits for disabled veterans. Senator Bernie Sanders, of Vermont, proposed an amendment that helped put the Senate on the record as not supporting these cuts. … Continue reading →

Workers’ Compensation matters vary from case to case, but one common thread is that injuries sustained by workers are severe enough to keep them from performing their routine job duties. To ensure each claimant is being completely truthful with his … Continue reading →

When applying for Social Security Disability, an applicant unfortunately may have to wait up to 18 months from the time of their application to go before an Administrative Law Judge.  During this time, those disabled will undoubtedly have a difficult … Continue reading →

By: Alexander Sioutis | Social Security Disability Attorney Applying for Social Security Disability is a complicated process. One particularly confusing aspect for many of our clients is the five month waiting period during which Social Security will not pay you … Continue reading →

Back in August of 2012, a worker was killed after being run over by a pavement roller at an Export Fuel Co. facility. Recently, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited the company with 18 … Continue reading →

By: Alexander Sioutis | Social Security Disability Attorney If you’re like me, you’re probably thinking: first it was the fiscal cliff, now this sequestration stuff. What gives? And what impact will this have on my Social Security Disability benefits? What … Continue reading →

In the state of Connecticut it used to be the case that the suffering of emotional trauma would qualify a worker for workers’ compensation benefits if the trauma’s onset happened in the workplace. In the 1990’s, these benefits faced limitations … Continue reading →

Social Security Disability benefits are a lifesaver for some. Sometimes, and depending on the matter, the amount of time that passes from the initial application to the decision can be over a year. Thankfully, the Social Security Administration recognizes that … Continue reading →

A New England warehouse worker recently was found unconscious and suffering from convulsions while on the job. After realizing other workers at the same site had become sick, it was determined that high levels of carbon monoxide had caused the … Continue reading →

The early start and fast spread of influenza this season has quickly reached epidemic proportions. Since you can’t always rely on flu shots, or your coworkers to take precautions, it is important to take extra safety measures to protect yourself … Continue reading →