The roads can be a dangerous place. In 2016, over 100,000 nonfatal injuries took place on Ohio’s roadways, according to statistics from the Ohio Department of Public Safety. One of the first things you should do after a motor vehicle crash is to get in touch with your auto insurance provider. However, many drivers worry about whether they need a lawyer present…
Do you work in construction? If so, your best defense against accidental injuries is knowing the biggest risks you face. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) says that these are some of the top risks that you face every day: 1. Falls Year after year, falls are the number one cause of construction deaths. The best way to protect…
As a construction worker, you may already know that you are working in one of America’s deadliest industries. Hundreds of construction workers across the country, including in Ohio, lose their lives on the job each year. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration reported 937 fatalities in the construction industry in 2015 alone. You may not be able to prevent…
Presumption laws are a critical tool for firefighters who are no longer on the job but still fighting a battle — one against cancer. What exactly are presumption laws, how have they changed in Ohio and what do they mean for the workers’ compensation claims involved? Here are a few answers. Presumption laws cut through a lot of the red…
The leaves are turning color and the temperature is dropping. As the holidays approach, you may be worried about the weather cooperating for your drives or flights to be with far-flung family members for Thanksgiving and/or Christmas. In fact, there are probably a few things weighing on your mind. One thing that some people do not think about is how to…
Attorneys see personal injury claims all the time. They range from auto accidents to dog bites to even medical malpractice. Anyone who has suffered an injury, either at work or out in public, should fight for their rights. There are several ways plaintiffs should conduct themselves throughout the trial, and one highly recommended course of action is to stay off social…
Ohio has struggled under a troubling legal question regarding appeals under its workers’ compensation program. In 2006, the state legislature passed a law that was designed to make appeals move through the workers’ comp system faster — however, not everyone was happy with the measure so the question of its legality eventually found its way to the state’s Supreme Court.…
Worker’s compensation exists to assist those workers injured on the job. At a time when those individuals are unable to assist themselves, having such payments coming in can be crucial. The last article detailed the types of worker’s compensation. Some may wonder how much can an individual receive. Once an employee files a worker’s compensation claim, the determination process begins…
If you suffered an injury on the job, you may receive payment for medical bills, time off and more through your worker’s compensation benefits. In order to receive such benefits, you must file a worker’s comp claim. Seeing as this serves as the catalyst, you want to make sure that you complete the process properly. There are a few things…