Filing your workers’ compensation claim can be a long and frustrating process. In our blog, we examine common problems in workplace injury claims, including how to appeal when a claim is denied and what medical evidence you may need from your physician.
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Understanding FMLA and Temporary Total Disability in OhioYou can receive temporary total disability benefits and take FMLA leave due to the birth of a child or a serious medical condition. We explain how both work.
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Workplace Falls Caused by Safety Violations: Is My Employer Liable?Failure to provide fall protection is the leading OSHA violation in the workplace. If you fall at work in Ohio because you were not protected, what are you owed?
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Injured While Working for UPS Over the Holidays? Get Help With Your Workers’ Comp ClaimUPS workers are prone to serious injuries during the busy holiday season. Find out when you should file an Ohio workers’ comp claim and how a lawyer can help.
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Far Too Many Ohio Workers Overexert Themselves and Suffer InjuriesAccording to insurers, overexertion and bodily reactions are the most expensive workplace injuries. We explain how they happen in Ohio and what you should do.
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Injured Pro Athletes Can File Workers’ Comp Claims in OhioProfessional athletes are employees just like factory workers and, as such, many have the right to workers’ comp in Ohio when injured.
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Exertional Workplace Injuries and Fatalities Increase as Temperatures RiseA new study of injured workers reveals that the majority of exertional injuries and fatalities are related to heat exposure. Read how high temps cause injuries.
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UPS, FedEx, and Amazon Delivery Drivers Are Entitled to Workers' Comp After On-the-Job InjuriesPackage delivery workers have high-stress jobs, and accidents are fairly common. When a UPS driver is injured, they should qualify for workers' comp in Ohio.
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Landscapers and Tree Trimmers Are Prone to Serious On-the-Job Injuries in the Summer and FallOhio landscapers are at high risk of injuries as they perform their jobs. If they are employees and not contractors, they could be owed workers’ comp.
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First Decision Under Ohio's New Voluntary Abandonment Law Goes in Worker's FavorA ruling under the new Ohio voluntary abandonment law was found for the worker. Cases going forward will be decided based on their specific facts.
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Workplace Injury Rates Increased in 2021 After an Unsurprising Drop in 2020We look at national workplace injury and illness statistics on how workers are most commonly getting hurt at work.