Many work injury victims qualify for more than one type of payment. In our legal blog, we explore different kinds of benefits available to injured employees, including workers’ compensation and filing lawsuits against an employer.
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Injured While Working From Home? You Can Only Get Workers' Comp Under Very Specific ConditionsOhio employees who work from home now have new guidelines for when injuries are covered by workers' comp and when they are not. We explain the new rules here.
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You Can File Your Own Workers’ Comp Claim If Your Employer Is Not CooperativeIf you are injured on the job in Ohio, you don’t have to rely on your employer to file a claim with the BWC, but their lack of cooperation can be frustrating.
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Signs You Probably Need to Hire a Workers’ Comp AttorneyMany workers’ comp claims proceed without a hitch, but if these things happen, it could be a sign you should call workers’ comp attorney Jim Monast.
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How Are Workers’ Compensation and Disability Income Insurance Different?Both workers’ comp and disability insurance help out when you’ve been hurt and cannot work, but the similarities end there. Learn about the differences.
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Understaffed Workplaces Are Prone to Accidents and InjuriesWhen a workplace is understaffed, accidents and injuries are more likely to happen. As Ohioans see labor shortages, workers’ comp claims could be more common.
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How Many Duties of Your Occupation Can You Perform?Understanding the fine print in your long-term disability insurance is key to determining whether you are eligible for benefits. What does your duty clause say?
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Should I Open an Ohio New Workers’ Compensation Claim for a Recurring Injury?In Ohio, if your employer insists that you reopen an old claim for a recurring injury rather than filing a new claim, discuss your options with an attorney.
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Injured on the Job as a Nursing Assistant? You Might Qualify for Workers' CompAn occupation with one of the highest injury rates in the U.S., nursing assistants face many hazards on the job. But they should not have to work if injured.
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We Can Help With Your Denied Disability Benefits No Matter Where You LiveEmployee benefits are governed by federal law, so appeals need not be handled in the state where you work. We take ERISA claims from any U.S. state.
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How to Report an Injury at WorkLearn how to file an injury report when you are hurt at work in Ohio and when you may need a workers' comp attorney to help you get the benefits you deserve.