An amputation on the job is one of the worst possible injuries you can suffer. Losing part of your body because of a machinery malfunction or a vehicle wreck will mean that you need intensive medical care. Trauma support and surgery are often necessary right after an...
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Can you claim workers’ compensation for repetitive strains?
Ohio workers’ compensation covers work-related injuries and illnesses, so you do not necessarily need to have had an accident to receive compensation. Repetitive strain injuries do not result from one event but from sustained action over time. If they appeared...
Appealing a denial of your SSD claim
It can be heartbreaking to have your application for disability benefits denied, especially if you were not expecting it. However, most initial applications are not usually successful, according to data from the Social Security Administration. The reasons vary, from...
2 reasons your workers’ compensation claim could be denied
If you are injured on the job and cannot work and provide for your family, you will need to claim workers’ compensation. However, workers’ compensation is never a guarantee, and you often need to fight to get it. In Ohio, the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) is...
How workers’ compensation helps family members after a death
Most workers' compensation claims involve injuries and medical treatment. Some of them require disability benefits for the injured worker. In a small number of cases, a workplace illness or injury proves fatal. Death because of a work-acquired medical condition...
Is your lung disease attributable to toxic exposure at your job?
When most individuals hear the terminology "workplace injury," they often envision someone suffering an amputation, spinal cord injury or head trauma. The legal field often groups occupational diseases into these categories as well. Lung disease is one of more common...
Understanding chemical burns
There are many types of hazards in the workplace. While many employees are concerned with heavy lifting and falling, you face a different kind of hazard at work when you work for a business that uses dangerous chemicals. You may not see the broken bones or the sprains...
Costly mistakes to avoid when reporting an injury at the workplace
For some folks, a bad day at work means dealing with a stubborn client, missing a tight deadline or making it late to the office. For others, however, it can be in the form of a tragic accident in the workplace that results in a serious injury. The steps you take...
3 common myths about workers’ compensation in Ohio
Many people in Ohio rely on regular employment to provide for their loved ones. As a result, suffering a work-related injury can have life-changing consequences. Fortunately, workers' compensation laws in Ohio mean that injured workers may be able to file claims for...
Can you get workers’ compensation for burns in a salon?
The salon industry can be tough. There are all kinds of hazards that you could face in your day-to-day work. From working with chemicals to using hot tools, there are hazards that may result in serious injuries to workers. Burn injuries are common in salons. Burns may...
