Thousands work in the construction sector but not all know the risks or characteristics of the injury that they work in. Often, only after workplace injuries occur, does a worker and their family find out just how dangerous construction accidents and injuries can be....
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Common risks faced by manufacturing employees
Some Ohio workers face a higher risk of on-the-job injury because they work in inherently risky jobs. Working in a high-risk occupation, however, does not mean that you do not have the right to a reasonably safe workplace and the training necessary to stay as safe as...
Mental medical conditions can qualify a person for SSD benefits
Mental health is equally as important as physical health. That's why if a mental health condition prevents a person from working they could be a candidate to receive Social Security Disability benefits.Mental illness can mean mental conditions or emotional illness....
Ohio amusement park cited after employee fell in work accident
When kids or adults alike think of amusement parks, lots of good memories and good times usually come to their mind. However, for one Ohio employee who worked at an amusement park, this may no longer be the case. After a work accident at an Ohio amusement park, an...
Is occupational hearing loss really a significant risk for you?
Depending on the nature of your job, you may face various risks every time you show up for work. From chemical exposure to the chance of an accident on the job, work hazards may pose a serious threat to your health and well-being. Other factors may be threatening your...
Time limits for wrongful death suits in fatal workplace accident
When a person's worst fear is realized, and for many that's the sudden loss of a loved one, it can leave a person reeling. There are many ways in which this can happen, many of them being natural, but there are some unnatural or odd instances that can stack up in lieu...
Evaluation process to qualify for SSD/SSI benefits
Everyone, at some point in their life, has a moment when their body fails them. For some, this happens sooner in life, rather than later. This can pose a real crisis for those that have many years left in their life, how does one provide for themselves when they have...
The financial implications for a worker’s family after fatality
When your loved one left for work in the morning, you never dreamed that he or she wouldn't return. The truth is that workers die at work and it can happen for a variety of reasons. While the crushing grief can engulf a family, there are many other aspects of a...
Ohio golf course cited after workplace injury incident
Workplace injuries can happen anywhere. OSHA, or the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration, has cited an Ohio golf course for failing to adhere to policy in lieu of a worker's work injury incident. After a full investigation, OSHA...
Did your job lead to the development of asthma? You have rights.
If you suffer injuries in a workplace accident, you may be aware of the fact that you could be entitled to certain types of benefits through a workers' compensation claim. However, these benefits are also available to Ohio individuals who are sick because of their...