Workers’ Compensation

If you work in a dangerous job, you might worry about what will happen to your spouse and kids if you die in a workplace accident. If your spouse works in a profession like logging or construction, you may worry that an injury would not only take your spouse away but...

If you are an employee, you always have the risk of being injured on the job, regardless of whether you are in a so-called high-risk profession or not. While construction workers or factory workers may have a higher risk of a work injury than, say, an office worker,...

If your spouse works in a dangerous industry, you may very well be nervous that they could be severely injured or even killed on the job. While most industries today are vastly safer than they have been in the past, there are still clear risks and thousands of workers...

Working outdoors during the winter in Ohio presents many challenges. It’s imperative that employers take steps to ensure that employees remain safe, especially when it’s cold outside and snow and ice are on the ground. There are several ways that this can be done so...

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...