The knee is the largest weight-bearing joint in the body, carrying most of the body weight when standing or walking. A chronic and severe knee condition can greatly impact the ability to work, though many knee problems are short-lived as they are easily managed...
When people think about severe neck injuries, they often think about breaks that injure the spinal cord and lead to paralysis. In the worst cases, this is complete paralysis from the neck down.These injuries do happen and they are just as serious as they sound....
When people think of blindness as a disability, they often imagine it to be absolute. They understand that vision issues like farsightedness or nearsightedness can make it more difficult to see without corrective lenses, and they assume blindness is just the extreme...
Suffering from burn injuries does not automatically qualify you for Social Security Disability benefits. Just as with any other disability, there are criteria that you must meet to have your application successfully approved.One of the first things that reviewers look...
A spinal cord injury can leave you with paralysis that impacts you below the level of that injury. For some, this means the loss of the use of their legs. For others, it is everything below the neck. All injuries are different.What is the same is that these injuries...
It does not matter how good of shape you were in. If you sustained a serious head injury, you may no longer be able to work. Some traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can require around-the-clock support, and some TBI sufferers may have difficulty walking or talking.While...
You wake up one night with shooting pain in your left hand. It's excruciating. You sit in bed waiting for it to subside, but it just won't go away.Which is strange, because you lost that hand in a workplace accident six months ago. This is a real phenomenon...
Understanding disabilities in the United States starts with breaking down the statistics and looking at the facts. This can help you form an accurate picture of what disabilities look like, whom they impact, how they change lives and what types of assistance different...
If you are living with a disability, whether this is a new development in your life or something you have been living with for some time, you should know that you are not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about 25% of Americans,...
The Social Security Administration (SSA) carefully evaluates every single case that they get when people claim they are disabled and can no longer work. Every case has its own set of facts and important details. Do not assume that any two cases are the same or that an...
A loved one suffers serious injuries and ends up getting disabled. While they do work with medical professionals for rehab and things of this nature, you basically become their in-home caretaker.This is a common setup, and it can feel overwhelming. To help you, here...
If you have suffered a traumatic amputation in a car accident, a workplace accident or some other such incident, your first thought is likely for the future. What does this severe injury mean for you moving forward?Unfortunately, there is no clear answer that applies...
Both brain injuries and spinal cord injuries can result in permanent disabilities when they are serious enough. These are difficult injuries for medical professionals to treat, as they do not always heal completely. Even with medical care, someone could experience...
Public spaces must be accessible for all, including those with disabilities. They have to be ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant.However, many experts note that the same regulations do not apply to homes. This means that someone who suffers an injury and...
For those suffering from paralysis, whether it is permanent or temporary, the main issue is the paralysis itself. That's what changes their and has such a drastic impact on their future.However, it is important to remember that people suffering from paralysis may also...
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