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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Work-Related Traumatic Brain Injury May Be More Common Than We ThinkA blow to the head or jostling of the brain in the skull can cause brain damage. These kinds of injuries are often overlooked in workplace accidents.
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Were You Seriously Injured While Working for Amazon in Ohio? Find Out If You Can Get Workers’ CompIf you were hurt while working at an Amazon fulfillment center in Ohio—even if you were a temporary employee—you're eligible for workers’ compensation benefits.
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Ohio Truck Drivers Risk Debilitating Injuries on the JobDue to the nature of their work, truck drivers often sustain injuries that keep them off the job. We look at common injuries and how workers’ comp may help.
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MEDCO-14: Physician’s Report of Work Ability FormWhen you initially apply for workers’ comp—and each time you apply to extend benefits—you must submit certain forms. The MEDCO-14 form is one to remember.
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Burn Injuries Not Uncommon on Ohio Construction SitesConstruction sites have multiple hazards that could spark a fire. Burns and other injuries caused by fire could lead to a workers’ comp claim.
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What To Expect At Your Ohio Workers' Comp HearingKnowing what to expect at your upcoming workers' compensation hearing in Ohio can help alleviate some of the stress and anxiety these hearings create.
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Hazards Faced by Roofers in OhioOhio roofers are often injured on the job. Workers’ compensation is an insurance program that should cover their medical bills, lost wages, and recovery.
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When You Can Manage a Workers’ Comp Claim—and When You Shouldn'tThere are some Ohio workers’ comp claims that can be handled by the injured worker without the help of an attorney. Learn what can complicate a claim.
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THE OHIO BWC’S NEW LUMBAR FUSION RULE IS NOT “BETTER WORKERS’ COMPENSATION”The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation implemented a new rule regarding the authorization of lower back fusion surgery which does not help the injured worker.
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The Tenth District Court of Appeals Issues Significant Decisions Regarding PTD and Voluntary AbandonmentThe Tenth District Court of Appeals recently overturned a decision by the industrial commission denying PTD based on a faulty analysis of voluntary abandonment.