Sanitation work in Ohio is physically demanding. However, while people might think the occupational risks extend to just the heavy lifting or the truck’s powerful machinery, some of the most serious risks are invisible and tucked inside trash bags. From medical sharps...
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Can you recover from hearing loss?
Occupation-related hearing loss is a reality in many industries, particularly those where heavy machinery and power tools are used, such as construction, mining, manufacturing, aviation and entertainment. Whether or not you can recover from hearing loss often depends...
How to safeguard workers’ compensation benefits during recovery
A workers’ compensation claim does not end once benefits begin. In fact, the recovery period is often when your case is most closely reviewed, and certain actions can place your ongoing benefits at risk, even when your injury is legitimate and properly reported. If...
3 steps if you have not received workers’ comp payments
An on-the-job injury is stressful enough without the added frustration of compensation that never arrives. It is important to know that you have options. The key is to move quickly, document everything and protect your rights while maintaining professionalism. #1:...
Contact injuries when using machinery in the workplace
Machinery is often a necessity in the workplace, but it also comes with risks. Many workplace accidents and injuries revolve around the use of this machinery, and injuries can happen when employees make mistakes or when machines malfunction. The Centers for Disease...
Symptoms of a herniated disc after a workplace injury
A herniated disc is a common back injury. There are discs between your vertebrae that provide cushioning. In some cases, these discs can become ruptured, and some of the jelly-like substance that provides this cushioning is pushed out through a tear in the outer...
Can intoxication affect workers’ comp injury claims in Ohio?
A positive drug or alcohol test after a workplace injury often raises concern about your claim. You may feel pressure as you try to understand whether that result affects your eligibility. That concern usually centers on one issue: whether others link impairment to...
Is construction the most dangerous industry?
Construction is often referred to as the most dangerous industry, and the reason for this is that it has the most annual workplace fatalities. Serious accidents are very common, and many of these accidents are deadly. Examples include falls, electrocutions, trench...
What is the workers’ comp statute of limitations in Ohio?
In Ohio, the general statute of limitations for workers' comp claims is one year from the date of injury. If the person passed away, family members have one year from their death to make a claim. Even if an injured worker has a valid claim, if they exceed this...
What are my options if injured at work in a caught-between accident?
A split second can change everything. One moment you are doing your job, and the next you are trapped — caught between two objects or pieces of equipment — facing pain, confusion and a flood of questions about what comes next. Caught-between accidents often cause...