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...
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What should you know about workplace safety on your child’s first job?
On behalf of Philip J. Fulton Law Office | Dec 14, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
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...
Workers’ compensation denied? You can appeal that decision
On behalf of Philip J. Fulton Law Office | Dec 11, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
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....
What is the turnaround time on an Ohio workers’ compensation claim?
On behalf of Philip J. Fulton Law Office | Dec 1, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
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...
How is your average weekly wage determined for workers’ compensation in Ohio?
On behalf of Philip J. Fulton Law Office | Nov 10, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
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...
How does employee misclassification harm injured workers?
On behalf of Philip J. Fulton Law Office | Nov 2, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
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...
Ohio workers on Lake Erie may have hurdles to compensation
On behalf of Philip J. Fulton Law Office | Oct 21, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
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...
Surprising reasons for a workers’ compensation claim denial
On behalf of Philip J. Fulton Law Office | Oct 14, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
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...
New legislation could reopen previously denied workers’ comp claims
On behalf of Philip J. Fulton Law Office | Aug 26, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
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...
How dangerous is wood dust?
On behalf of Philip J. Fulton Law Office | Jul 21, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
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...
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