In Ohio, people are inundated with advertisements about frequent sales from retailers. While this can be exciting for consumers, it is easy to forget that there are people working in the warehouses that store the items they are purchasing. They are facing intense...
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Have you suffered one of these common trucking injuries?
Truckers have an important yet physically demanding job. They deliver goods that ensure that business can meet their operational needs, which keeps our economy and your daily life on track. Yet, the physical health and safety of these drivers is often overlooked. Some...
Summer creates unique job hazards for construction professionals
The summer months often see a boom in construction activity. While crews generally work year-round, the warm season often sees a lot of development efforts and home remodeling projects. Construction workers can look forward to plenty of demand for their time and...
Six errors that can ruin your workers’ compensation case
The workers’ compensation claims process is more nuanced than people think. Many individuals who suffer a workplace injury think that they just have to show that they were injured on the job and then they’ll receive compensation to help offset their lost wages and...
A change to workers’ compensation via the Ohio Supreme Court
Recently, the Ohio Supreme Court made a ruling that changed a long-held part of Ohio workers’ compensation law. The decision came in the case of “Caldwell vs. Whirlpool” and stands to make a significant impact on cases going forward. And this is good news for workers....
What to know about appealing a workers’ compensation claim denial
When you’re injured on the job and are unable to work, your financial losses can devastate your stability. After all, you’ll lose wages, and your medical expenses can quickly exceed your insurance coverage limits. As a result, you might be left struggling to figure...
Four ways to prepare for an independent medical examination
When you’re injured at work, you’ll need medical documentation indicating that your injuries are severe enough to prevent you from working if you hope to recover workers’ compensation benefits. Your doctor might be able to render that opinion after a physical...
Watch out for these common workers’ compensation denials
When injured at work, you need time and financial resources to focus on your recovery. Unless you have an extensive amount of savings, the costs associated with your medical care and rehabilitation can be unmanageable on your own. That’s why many injured workers...
Lost wages benefits under workers’ compensation
Ohio's workers' compensation program is designed to make sure employees who are injured on the job can get the medical care they need and that they are not left impoverished after a workplace injury. With that in mind, workers' compensation not only pays for medical...
How unsafe conditions lead to workplace accidents
Workplace accidents can happen at any time, even when employers do their best to keep workers safe. That’s one reason why the workers’ compensation system doesn’t require that you show fault before recovering benefits. Yet, not all workplaces are equal. All too often...