Are you safe at work? While most people never expect to be injured while working, the unfortunate reality and that every year countless employees experience severe injuries - some of which are fatal. In fact, according to the most recent information made available by...
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Month: August 2016
A short review of SSDI eligibility requirements
This blog frequently how person in Ohio can receive Social Security Disability Insurance ("SSDI") benefits for a specific illness or injury. In this post, we want to step back a bit and review the general requirements for obtaining these very important benefits. These...
Spinal and brain injuries can be life-changing events
When brain and spinal cord injuries take place, they often come together. A hit to the head, for instance, may result in a concussion as well as whiplash from the whipping motion of the skull. It's up to doctors to diagnose these conditions, but if you are diagnosed,...
Can I appeal a denied claim for Social Security disability?
If you have been denied Social Security disability, you may wonder what options you have and what appeal options may be available. It is important for disabled individuals applying for SSD benefits to keep in mind that the majority of applications for Social Security...
Why is heat dangerous in a work environment?
The summer can be devastatingly hot, making work more difficult for those exposed to high temperatures. Without proper breaks and shade, heat can be dangerous or deadly to workers. This is why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has created the criteria for...
SSDI benefits for children with intellectual disability
For many people in Ohio, disabilities are caused by injuries or illnesses, afflicting primarily adults. On occasion, however, conditions that manifest themselves in childhood can be the basis for an award of disability benefits. One such condition is an "intellectual...
Father fights for disabled son’s compensation after severe injury
When you're injured at work, you shouldn't have to worry about the funds meant to care for your needs being cut off for no reason. If you find yourself fighting just to survive on the money you receive for disability benefits even though you're meant to get paid from...
Ohio Supreme Court upholds workers’ rights in employer retaliation case
In Ohio, it is illegal for an employer to fire, demote or retaliate against an employee simply because he or she files or pursues a workers' compensation claim. While this anti-retaliation law is one of the bedrocks of Ohio's workers compensation system, its...