This is a common question — and you’ll be relieved to know that the most common answer for people in this situation is no. Workers' comp benefits aren’t considered “earned income” like your work wages, so payments for workers’ compensation aren’t typically subject to either federal or state taxes. Any benefits paid to survivors of workers’ comp death benefits also shouldn’t … [Read more...]
3 Ways Traumatic Brain Injury Can Affect Mental Health
Each year, approximately 1.7 million Americans suffer from a traumatic brain injury (TBI). An estimated 52,000 of those victims die. Those that survive are often left to deal with serious mental health issues that affect themselves and their family for the rest of their lives. Below are three common ways in which a brain injury can impact an individual’s mental health: Mood … [Read more...]
What Happens When Juveniles Commit Sex Offenses Against Other Teens?
Anyone between the ages of 10 and 16 are considered juveniles in the state of Texas, but that doesn’t mean they receive “free passes” when it comes to committing sexual offenses against other juveniles. While juvenile sex offense cases will be tried in a juvenile court, this doesn’t mean that the consequences are not severe for the crimes. Juveniles can receive anything from … [Read more...]
5 Most Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents can be among some of the most dangerous and deadly accidents on our roadways. Unfortunately, the many accidents involving both motorcycles and traditional vehicles tend to be caused by just a few common factors and instances. These factors are: Distracted driving. Distracted driving can include texting, refereeing children in the back seat, or even … [Read more...]
How Technology is Being Used to Detect Texting and Driving
Most of us should know by now that texting while driving is one of the worst decisions you could make. It’s almost as taboo as drinking and driving. For the latter, law enforcement officers use a breathalyzer to determine if a driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Well now a “textalyzer” is being considered to determine if a driver was under the influence of … [Read more...]
Tips to Avoid 5 Common Springtime Injuries
Depending on where you live, spring can be an awesome time of year. Dodging the pollen and rain may be a challenge, but many Americans are tired of winter and ready to have some outdoor fun! However, outdoor fun can also bring injuries. Below are five of the most common springtime injuries according to Health Radio that can occur if you’re not careful. Tendonitis. An … [Read more...]
