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...
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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...
Do certain mental disorders qualify for SSD?
When many people think about Social Security Disability (SSD), they often assume that only those with physical disabilities may qualify for benefits. That's not actually true. Mental health concerns can also be debilitating on a daily basis, thus affecting your...
Can you claim workers’ compensation for a part-time job?
If you are injured working part-time, you may wonder if you can claim workers’ compensation benefits. Ohio makes workers' compensation insurance obligatory for almost all employers. It covers part-time employees as well as full-time ones, although the amount you can...
Can you claim workers’ compensation for occupational diseases?
While one-off workplace accidents may grab the headlines, occupational diseases can be even more debilitating. They may be harder or even impossible to recover from and could stop you from working for the rest of your life. You probably know that you can claim...
Short staffing and worker fatigue can be hazardous at work
This year, many people are out of work for a variety of reasons. With the economy struggling, children going to school virtually in some places and workers trying to find better-paying jobs, some workplaces are short-staffed. Being short-staffed is more than a...
The trouble with work-related back pain and injury
The human back endures much during the lifetime of an average person. We use it for everything from lifting heavy items to sweeping the floor. It is little wonder that chronic back pain plagues Ohio residents. Many dealing with work-related back pain do not even...
Can a paperwork issue keep truckers from workers’ compensation?
Trucking is a demanding profession. Many commercial drivers are on the road and away from their families for the majority of the week. They may spend more than half the day behind the wheel of their vehicle and need to sleep in an uncomfortable sleeper cab. Not only...
Why do workers need permanent partial disability benefits?
People who get hurt at work can apply for workers' compensation benefits. The same is true of those who develop a medical condition or repetitive stress injury because of their job. Regardless of how long you have worked for the company, you can apply for benefits as...
Is construction actually the most hazardous industry?
You may have heard that construction is the most dangerous industry in which you can work. People who make this claim usually just point to the total deaths per year. Generally, more construction workers pass away on the job or suffer fatal injuries, than in any other...
