Workplace injuries can change lives in an instant. When workers get hurt on the job, they often face not only physical pain but also financial stress. In Ohio, the workers' compensation system offers various types of support to help injured employees recover and...
Workers’ Compensation
Preparation tips for your workers’ compensation hearing
When you sustain an injury while doing your job, workers' compensation should be there to shoulder your financial needs as you recuperate. But what happens if your employer is not fully on board with your claim? Suddenly, what should be a straightforward process to...
What are some of the dangers of nursing?
If you work as a nurse you will see and treat a lot of people who are injured or ill every day. If you become one of those people, then you won’t be able to do that. Therefore, understanding the dangers of your job and remaining alert to them is crucial. Here are...
Why might a workers’ compensation claim be denied?
Workers' compensation provides assistance when someone is injured while on the job. It covers medical costs and lost wages. However, not all claims for workers' compensation are accepted. Understanding the common reasons for denial will help employees navigate the...
Speaking with your doctor may strengthen your work injury claim
In addition to causing pain and potential physical limitations, workplace injuries can make your life incredibly stressful. You may worry about mounting medical bills or lost wages. Thankfully, a successful workers' compensation claim can minimize these hardships....
Worker tragedies: Are families entitled to compensation in Ohio?
The construction industry, while crucial for development, carries inherent risks. Sadly, these risks can sometimes lead to worker fatalities. In the aftermath of such a tragedy, surviving families are left not only grieving but are also often left facing immense...
Be sure to consider your lost future earnings
When it comes to workers’ comp benefits, most injured workers are focused on two areas: lost wages and medical bills. They have suffered immediate injuries – perhaps in a fall at work or in a car accident while they were on the clock – and they have to pay their...
Too many health care workers feel unsafe on the job
Health care is an unquestionably noble profession. Unfortunately, those who work in this industry are not always treated with the respect and care that they deserve. It is, therefore, perhaps unsurprising that a recent survey reveals that a significant fraction of...
What rights does an injured worker in Ohio have?
In Ohio, employees who suffer an injury or illness on the job are entitled to certain rights and protections under the law. Understanding these rights will help you get what you are entitled to. Your rights after a workplace accident are found here. The right to...
Two strategies for preventing holiday workplace injuries
Although the holidays are a time of merriment, it is also peak season for workplace accidents. Workloads tend to increase toward the end of the year causing stress. However, managing your workload on top of holiday stress can leave you distracted. Without knowing it,...