The realization that driving can be dangerous is not hard to come to. Many people understand that getting behind the wheel of a vehicle can be unsafe for a number of reasons. But even with the plethora of dangers on the road, Ohio workers often find themselves in...
Workers’ Compensation
It’s illegal for employers to not have workers’ comp coverage
When an employee gets injured on the job, workers' compensation coverage is supposed to be in place to make sure that funds are available for any sort of claims made by the injured individual. Not all employers, however, are in tune with the law and some victims of...
State agency issues workers’ comp rebates, but why?
When a worker is injured in Franklin, Ohio, she or he has the option of reporting that injury and taking time off to recover. During this period, the individual is allowed to make a workers' compensation claim to help them cover the costs of recovery. This is part of...
Truck driver takes compensation fight to state Supreme Court
There are many situations during which an individual's eligibility for workers' compensation can get blurry. Legal interpretations are extremely important to these matters, but these vary from court to court, as evidenced in one man's case that occurred in Ohio.The...
State Supreme Court rules on man’s compensation claim
A ruling from the Ohio Supreme Court may play a factor in future workers' compensation claims in the state. A man who was injured at work was compensated for his physical pain but not for his emotional pain. This is because his mental health issues were reportedly...
Some employers do not make safety a priority
It seems that there is no workplace that is perfectly safe. This means that every worker has the potential to sustain an injury while on the job. If you are injured at work, you may be entitled to workers' compensation and should seek the assistance of a legal...
Workers in different industries receive different injuries
In these times, many workers in Ohio find themselves lucky to have a job. Though this may be an accurate view, it does not mean that these individuals are free from risk while on the job. Working in itself is a risk that can create both short- and long-term...
Self-insured companies in Ohio may see BWC changes
Almost two million workers are employed by self-insured businesses in Ohio. These self-insured businesses once had many issues with the state's Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC), but there are many changes in the works allowing these businesses and their employees...
Ohio’s Workers’ Compensation Managed Care System
The rising cost of the medical portion of the workers' compensation benefit dollar has been an ongoing concern for all workers' compensation systems. In 1993, Ohio introduced managed care into its workers' compensation system to "help hold down the cost of the system...
Manufacturing blast injures two Sidney workers
Companies that handle hazardous materials must take extra precautions to protect the safety and health of their employees. Certain chemicals can cause explosions, fires and other unsafe conditions that can threaten employees' welfare. Two employees injured during a...