You probably realize that workers' compensation helps protect you when you get hurt at work. You can receive medical benefits for your healthcare costs and possibly disability benefits if you require time off for treatment or to rest the affected body parts. Although...
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How long does an SSDI appeal take for Ohio applicants?
When people can no longer work but are too young to retire, they may require support. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits help protect working adults from financial devastation if their health prevents them from working. Workers in Ohio who have made...
Dangers of hand injuries at work
Just about every profession requires the use of a person’s hands to get the work done. This means there is always a risk of an injury to the hands. It is up to employers to provide a safe work environment for employees, but employees must also be sure to utilize the...
Is a consultative exam good or bad for your SSD claim?
You’ve been waiting for what seems like forever to hear something about your Social Security Disability (SSD) claim. When you finally do, however, it’s just a notice that the claims examiner from the Disability Determination Services (DDS) wants you to go to a...
2 things that can get your workers’ compensation denied
Just because you have been injured at work does not mean that your workers’ compensation benefits are on the way. You have to go through the claims process. Sometimes, your claim may be dismissed, leaving you to deal with the consequences of your workplace injury....
Employee injury hazards plague the Ohio metal industry
The steel (metal) industry in Ohio provides a steady, reliable income to many of the state’s workers. However, it also puts employees at risk of suffering from workplace injuries. The work is hot and dangerous, and it usually involves hazardous equipment and...
Appealing a denied workers’ compensation claim in Ohio
Thousands of legitimate workers’ compensation claims are denied by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ (BWC) compensation every year. The reasons for denial range from missed deadlines to mistakes in the paperwork or providing insufficient information when submitting your...
There’s a special SSDI rule that helps some blue-collar workers
It is notoriously difficult to obtain Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is so strict in its enforcement of rules and analysis of medical conditions that some people claim everyone gets denied at first. A...
Dust in the workplace: Watch out for the risks
No matter what kind of job you do, if there is a risk of being around dust, then that dust could lead to injuries. Dust is a recognized occupational hazard. It can cause serious health issues such as respiratory diseases and skin conditions. In the short term, dust...
The risk caused by vibration on construction job sites
Power tools and heavy machinery are key tools on many construction sites. However, the motion of the same tools that allow workers to build more efficiently can also put them at risk of a variety of health conditions over time. What should workers know about the risks...
