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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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.
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If You Were Sexually Assaulted While at Work, Your Emotional Injuries Could Be Covered by Workers’ CompPsychiatric conditions are not covered by workers’ comp in Ohio unless they arise from a physical injury—including sexual assault—that occurred at work.
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Potential Workers' Comp Claim Red FlagsIf your Ohio workers' comp claim raises a red flag or two, it might be harder to get an approval. Discover what the BWC might see as suspicious in a claim.
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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.