Residents of Ohio, like residents of any other U.S. state have certain rights to benefits from the federal government, if they meet the requirements set out in federal regulations and statutes. One of those benefits programs is the Supplemental Security Income, also...
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How do you qualify for Social Security Disability in Ohio?
Do you understand how the Social Security Department determines if you're eligible for Social Security Disability in Ohio? Social Security Disability is given when you're disabled or unable to work; that can make it hard to understand exactly how you'd qualify. Here...
Workers’ compensation in Ohio and your rights as a victim
In Ohio, workers' compensation is in place to help those who are injured at work or while on the job. The system is designed to be beneficial to workers and employers, because it allows employees to pull money from a common fund while making an employer immune from...
Social Security Disability record system out of date
A report released recently alleges that the system used to create and organize records for the Social Security Disability program are antiquated and rely too heavily on hand written documents. According to an unidentified inspector general, the old records, coupled...
The ‘Fatal Four’ of construction accidents
It is often said that construction is one of the most dangerous lines of work, largely because of how many accidents occur while people are on the job. When taking a look at the numbers that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reported for 2012,...
Denied a social security disability claim? Don’t give up!
You have a disability. You try, but it's just impossible for you to maintain a regular job. You wish you could work, but your disability won't allow it. So, you finally give in and file for Social Security Disability benefits. You follow the rules, you give them the...
Construction accidents on the road: how many deaths and injuries?
Construction zones have varied statistics, but as there is plenty of roadwork always happening in Ohio, it's good to have a gauge of how many injuries and deaths really take place each year. Construction zone accidents are possible any time there is roadwork going on....
Are Social Security disability benefits out of control?
There are those in Ohio and the rest of the nation who claim that the rise in the number of people receiving disability benefits is "out of control" and that the system will be bankrupted in the near future. While some of their specific criticisms have merit, there...
Man’s wrongful death at hotel leads to lawsuit in Ohio
When you're a construction worker, you face injuries every day. This woman is now suing for the wrongful death of her son. She believes that his injuries could have been prevented had the construction company taken the right precautions. A woman in West Virginia, just...