In Ohio, most employees are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits if they suffer a work-related injury or illness. These benefits can be an important lifeline when you’re worried about your recovery and your family’s financial stability all at once. Aside from...
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How does substance abuse affect an SSDI claim?
Drug addiction and alcohol dependency are serious issues for a lot of people, and medical science acknowledges that they are diseases. However, that’s not how the Social Security Administration (SSA) views the situation when you file for Social Security Disability...
What can lead to a denied workers’ compensation claim in Ohio?
Getting hurt on the job is never good, but a workplace injury can lead to financial hardships. For example, if you are too injured to work, it could severely impact your ability to provide for your family. Fortunately, a workers’ compensation claim can help secure...
The leading safety and health risks of professional painting
Working as a professional painter may not involve as many risks as doing construction work. However, those who make their living this way should never underestimate the risk of injury or health issues they face – nor should they ignore work-related injuries and other...
What are the most dangerous industries to work in?
Workers can certainly be injured working in any job, in any industry. But it’s also clear that some industries carry a higher level of risk. Accidents are more serious, they happen more often or they’re more likely to be fatal. But there are a few different ways to...
Potential risk factors for ladder falls
Many workers are injured when they fall from ladders. These events can be very sudden and unpredictable, and they can lead to severe injuries and disabilities. Someone who strikes their head could suffer a traumatic brain injury, and many falls are even fatal. In...
Do you have to have a “listed” condition to get SSDI?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has long maintained a guide known as the "Blue Book" that outlines various medical conditions and exactly what it takes to be considered “disabled” due to those listed conditions. But, do you have to have a condition that’s...
How repetitive stress injuries can impact people’s income
The human body is not a machine, however much employers might like to treat it that way. When someone has to repetitively perform the same job functions for hours a day, multiple days a week, they will put themselves at risk of a repetitive stress injury. Eventually,...
2 common workers’ compensation misconceptions
If you are hurt at work, you may have the option to make a workers' compensation claim. A workers' compensation claim may qualify you for wage and medical benefits. You could have a better opportunity to recover from your injuries and find employment once more. Many...
Can you claim for injuries suffered on a lunch break?
The purpose of a lunch break at work is to give you some downtime in the day to eat and rest before you move on to finishing the next part of your shift. The last thing you expect to happen is to find yourself in an accident during this time. Unfortunately, it does...