Sanitation work in Ohio is physically demanding. However, while people might think the occupational risks extend to just the heavy lifting or the truck’s powerful machinery, some of the most serious risks are invisible and tucked inside trash bags. From medical sharps...
Workers’ Compensation
How to safeguard workers’ compensation benefits during recovery
A workers’ compensation claim does not end once benefits begin. In fact, the recovery period is often when your case is most closely reviewed, and certain actions can place your ongoing benefits at risk, even when your injury is legitimate and properly reported. If...
3 steps if you have not received workers’ comp payments
An on-the-job injury is stressful enough without the added frustration of compensation that never arrives. It is important to know that you have options. The key is to move quickly, document everything and protect your rights while maintaining professionalism. #1:...
Can intoxication affect workers’ comp injury claims in Ohio?
A positive drug or alcohol test after a workplace injury often raises concern about your claim. You may feel pressure as you try to understand whether that result affects your eligibility. That concern usually centers on one issue: whether others link impairment to...
What is the workers’ comp statute of limitations in Ohio?
In Ohio, the general statute of limitations for workers' comp claims is one year from the date of injury. If the person passed away, family members have one year from their death to make a claim. Even if an injured worker has a valid claim, if they exceed this...
What are my options if injured at work in a caught-between accident?
A split second can change everything. One moment you are doing your job, and the next you are trapped — caught between two objects or pieces of equipment — facing pain, confusion and a flood of questions about what comes next. Caught-between accidents often cause...
What happens when a work injury turns into a long-term condition?
Most people expect their work injury to be temporary. You get hurt, get treatment, recover and eventually everything returns to normal. But that’s not always the case. Sometimes the pain lingers, or recovery takes longer than expected. Maybe your condition never...
Can you collect workers’ compensation and SSDI?
Workers who suffer from injuries that are related to their job duties may not be able to return to work right away. This can put them in a financial bind. In some cases, they may wonder if they can file for workers’ compensation coverage and Social Security Disability...
Denied workers’ comp? 5 steps to move forward.
A sudden slip on a wet floor or a sharp pain from lifting a heavy box can turn an ordinary workday into a moment that changes everything — and most injured workers expect workers’ compensation to be the safety net that catches them. After reporting the injury to a...
How often can you file workers’ comp claims?
A workplace injury can change your life. It leaves you with medical bills and lost income. In this case, it’s normal to wonder if there’s a limit to how many times you can file a workers’ compensation claim. The truth is, the answer isn’t as simple as a yes or no. It...