To the average Ohioan, bakeries do not seem especially hazardous places to work. This perception may be changed by charges leveled at an Ohio wholesale bakery by the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration after an employee suffered a severe...
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3 Myths about Social Security Disability benefits
Individuals who are injured or disabled and unable to work may be eligible for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. But the process of obtaining benefits is not always easy.There are many myths and misconceptions about Social Security Disability benefits. Let's...
OSHA fines auto parts manufacturer for multiple safety violations
Workplace injuries often result from the failure of employers to install and use appropriate safety mechanisms. In a recent case in Ohio, the United States Occupational Health and Safety Administration fined Milark Industries, Inc., an auto parts manufacturer,...
Do Ohio workers compensation benefits include rehabilitation?
Many people in Ohio who have suffered work-related injuries would like to be able to return to work, and they naturally wonder if they can receive vocational rehabilitation as part of the workers' compensation benefits. In this blog, we will summarize the conditions...
How does workers’ compensation law define “injury”?
In prior posts, we have explained that any person working in Ohio who suffers an injury related to their employment is eligible for workers' compensation benefits. In this post, we will explore the precise definition of "injury" including what kinds of conditions are...
Opioid use more heavily regulated for injured Ohio workers
For those suffering from a workplace injury, there can be severe pain associated with the incident. It can often be too debilitating for a person to enjoy everyday activities, let alone be able to work after workplace injury. Work injuries can happen in multiple ways...
A summary of Ohio workers’ compensation benefits
In our last post, we provided an overview of the essential provisions of Ohio's workers' compensation law. In this post, we will provide a summary of the kinds of benefits that may be paid if a claim for workers' compensation is successful.The type and amount of...
Can My Boss Fire Me For Filing A Workers’ Comp Claim?
If you are ever injured at work, you may worry about upsetting your boss and losing your job if you decide to seek workers' comp benefits. Thankfully, this is not something you need to fear in Ohio. In fact, Ohio law expressly states that an employer cannot fire,...
An overview of workers’ compensation law
As the Industrial Revolution advanced across America and into Ohio and surrounding states, workplace injuries became common. Throughout the 19th century and the early decades of the 20th century, if injured employees tried to obtain compensation for their injuries,...
Prescribed medical marijuana? You may no longer be eligible for workers’ comp.
While Ohio's recently enacted medical marijuana law has been heralded as a significant victory for needy patients suffering from severe medical conditions, it may not be all good news - particularly for injured workers who are in need of workers' compensation...