Workers’ Compensation

Amputation injuries can happen quickly and in many different careers. One common example is when workers use hydraulic presses. In fact, many of these types of machines now have two buttons that have to be pressed simultaneously, forcing the worker to use both hands...

Your child gets their first job. You’re proud of them, and you know it’s more about the learning experience than the paycheck. This is, you hope, just the first step in a successful career. They may not work in this particular industry for the rest of their life, but...

Imagine getting hurt on the job. You go to the hospital to receive treatment, and you let the doctor know how the injuries occurred. As an injured worker, you expected your claim to go through quickly and to start getting the benefits that you needed right away....

Workers' compensation benefits are an important safety net for those who become sick or get hurt on the job in Ohio. Workers can receive 100% medical coverage for necessary care and a portion of their wages until they can get back to work. However, it can be...

If you’re hurt on the job in Ohio, then you may be entitled to workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation delivers important relief for injured workers, such as medical benefits, wage benefits and vocational rehabilitation coverage. When you are in line to receive...

Recently, rideshare giants Uber and Lyft have been in the news over a employee classification battle in California. Across the country, Uber and Lyft have always considered their drivers to be independent contractors. But that may have to change. A California appeals...

Parts of Northern Ohio abut Lake Erie, which opens the state up to unique industrial and commercial opportunities. If your job involves the lake, especially if you are employed in the most dangerous profession, which is the fishing industry, you may have fewer job...

Ohio is home to many blue-collar employees who work extremely hard for a living. Manual laborers like those who drive the state’s economy are particularly susceptible to injury due to the physical nature of their work. These workers are so dedicated to their jobs that...

For an injured worker, Ohio's workers' compensation system can feel unfair. In recent years, tens of thousands of state fund claims have been filed annually. A significant number of these claims ultimately wind up disallowed or dismissed.Historically, one of the more...

Workers who are exposed to wood dust would be wise to wear dust masks at all times. When cutting studs for wall framing, for instance, each cut may not feel like it's that harmful. Over time, though, the air near the saw becomes filled with wood dust that workers will...