The Workers' Compensation system is predicated on the notion that employees, regardless of fault, should be compensated for injuries they sustain at work. However, the Ohio Second Appellate District Court recently stated that while this is generally the case, there is...
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Year: 2017
Hearing loss in the workplace and your right to compensation
Ohio workers know that when they suffer an injury in the workplace they have the right to seek compensation through their employer's workers' compensation insurance. However, this right also applies to those who suffer injuries and damage from their work over a long...
Fatal accident at manufacturing plant leads to investigation
An employee of Autoneum, a manufacturing company that produces sound and heating systems for General Motors and Ford, was killed from what authorities now say was blunt-force trauma. The county coroner and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are...
OSHA’s top 10 violations for fiscal year 2017
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a list of the top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety violations for fiscal year 2017. They were recently announced at the National Safety Council's Congress and Expo in Indianapolis, but they...
Post-stroke conditions could make you eligible for disability
A stroke is a serious medical occurrence that often happens with little to no warning, leaving victims with serious side effects that could impact the rest of their lives. Ohio victims experience stroke in different ways, and no two cases are the same. If you went...
Can I file for Social Security Disability for memory loss?
There are many causes of memory loss, including brain injuries, aging, medications, depression or excess stress, in Ohio and throughout the country. This condition may cause confusion, erratic mood changes, misplace items or difficulty following directions. Memory...
Common causes of traumatic brain injury in the workplace
According to the Brain Injury Institute, traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the Ohio workplace is a common occurrence. Even workers in an office environment are at risk of tripping or slipping and suffering a serious brain injury. Approximately 20 percent of all...
Ohio Supreme Court expedites workers’ compensation appeals
The Supreme Court of Ohio recently ruled that a 2006 state law designed to delay appeals in Workers' compensation cases is constitutional. The underlying case came before the Eighth District Court of Appeals after the Ohio Industrial Commission (OIC) awarded a Ford...
Obtaining SSDI benefits for mental and physical disabilities
Ohio residents suffering from disabilities that are expected to significantly impair their ability to work for at least 12 months or cause death may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SDDI) benefits. To be eligible, one must have a qualifying...
How do I file a Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation appeal?
Workers injured on the job should report their injuries to the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) as soon as possible. The BWC accepts claims filed by the employer, the employer's medical provider, managed care organization or legal representative. The claims...