People who get hurt at work can apply for workers' compensation benefits. The same is true of those who develop a medical condition or repetitive stress injury because of their job. Regardless of how long you have worked for the company, you can apply for benefits as...
Workers’ Compensation
Common work-related neck injuries
Neck injuries and residual pain can result from various situations, including a workplace accident, improper lifting, participation in contact sports and following a car crash. Workers may even suffer a neck injury after sitting in front of a computer for an extended...
What are the main workers’ compensation laws in Ohio?
The state of Ohio set up several workers’ compensation laws to make sure that both employees and employers would have protections if an employee was injured on the job. The three main workers’ compensation laws in Ohio ensure that employees receive compensation for...
Can you get workers’ comp if you get hurt working from home?
Remote work or telecommuting has been a possibility in many industries for years, but it finally gained mainstream acceptance out of necessity during 2020. Workers employed by companies that had previously been resistant to accommodating pregnant or disabled workers...
Is farming a dangerous occupation?
There’s no doubt about the prevalence of farming in Ohio. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), “Ohio is a leading agricultural state. Food and agriculture is the #1 industry.” The USDA website goes on to note that Ohio as 14.9 million acres...
Who decides what treatment you need under workers’ compensation?
The quality of medical care that you receive after a workplace injury will directly influence how well you recover. Workers suffering from a traumatic injury or a repetitive stress injury often require weeks of time away from work or altered job responsibilities to...
Has more transportation demand increased trucker injury risks?
Commercial transportation has long been an industry with more demand for skilled work than workers able to provide services. Companies often compete to recruit and retain the best talent. With the ever-increasing demand for commercial transportation services comes...
What workers face the highest risk of violence?
Plenty of jobs seem like they would involve violence. Police officers and those who repossess vehicles for banks are in professions where violence seems like a real risk for injury on the job. Violence can occur in just about any industry, but statistics gathered by...
Is your employer protecting you as you return to work?
After months of what seemed like endless interruptions, things have slowly started to get back to normal. More and more businesses and industries have permission to begin operating at higher capacities. Many people are excited to get back to work, but that excitement...
Industrial workers face an elevated risk of injury after time off work
Going to work can take a heavy physical toll on your body. Unless you are a professional athlete, you probably do not train to get in shape for your job. However, if you have been away from work for a while, then maybe you should. Due to the unprecedented past year,...