6 Common Misconceptions About Workers’ Compensation
Sustaining a job-related injury or developing an occupational illness can be devastating. After all, if you cannot work, you may not be able to provide for yourself and your family. Fortunately, Ohio’s workers’ compensation program provides a means for injured workers to receive lost wages and payment of medical bills. There is a great deal […]
How to Apply for Workers’ Compensation in Ohio
If you suffer an injury at work, you can file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits, including coverage of the cost of your medical recovery and lost wages. Understanding how to apply for workers’ compensation in Ohio and the general process can help you avoid problems and protect your future. This blog post will cover […]
Construction Workers at High Risk for Electrocution
Construction workers in Ohio spend their days working around or with electrical equipment and tools. Unfortunately, this puts you at great risk for suffering a fatal or nonfatal electrocution injury. If you are familiar with the “Fatal Four” list put out by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the causes from which construction workers die, you know […]
3 Things Police Officers Should Know About Workers’ Compensation
Police officers protect the public from harm. Their primary responsibility is ensuring that people can go about their days safely by enforcing laws. However, police officers quickly fall victims to the conditions of their job. They may start to develop medical conditions relating to stress, repetitive motion injuries and ultimately, injuries incurred during the commission […]
3 Things To Do if You Sustain an Injury at Work
Like most of your neighbors, you go to work every day to provide for your family. When you are at the job site, you try to do your best to stay safe. While working smartly can likely decrease your odds of sustaining an injury, you may not be able to avoid one forever. The Ohio […]
Will Your Retirement Affect Your Entitlement to Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
Post-Retirement Temporary Total Compensation – Ohio Supreme Court Rules “No” In a recent case before the Ohio Supreme court, it issued an unanimous opinion ruling that “when a claimant voluntarily retires from the workforce following an injury, he or she becomes ineligible for a new period of temporary total disability while recovering from a post-retirement […]