Ohio Work Injury & Disability Law Blog

Around 1 in 6 people in the Mahoning Valley go hungry every day. The COVID-19 pandemic has only worsened the problem, as grocery stores have run short of everything from canned goods to chicken breasts. Fortunately, the Second Harvest Food...

In contrast to most other states, private insurance companies do not provide workers’ compensation benefits in Ohio. Instead, injured workers who suffer from long-term illnesses and other problems which arose from their work must apply to the Bureau of Workers’...

Nursing home workers are injured on the job far more frequently than one might think. In fact, data shows that nurses and health aides consistently have one of the highest rates of occupational injury and illness in the nation. The...

While people in Ohio have been staying home to help stop the spread of the COVID-19, healthcare workers have been sacrificing time away from their families to fight the virus on the front lines. Medical professionals are truly giving everything...

The U.S. government recently announced that it will issue a stimulus payment to many Americans to help them deal with the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The stimulus includes up to $1,200 for each eligible adult and as much...

Unlike some other states, Ohio unfortunately does not provide short-term disability benefits. However, Ohioans can still apply for disability benefits through the federal Social Security Administration. These benefits are known as Social Security disability Insurance (SSDI). To qualify for SSDI,...

Sometimes injured workers fear that by filing a workers’ compensation claim, their employer will retaliate and/or fire them.  If you find yourself in this situation, know that the law protects you. You have a right to file a claim and...

You have probably heard the term “workers’ compensation” before – even if you have never previously needed to file a claim. However, you may have many questions about what it means to file a workers’ compensation claim. You may wonder...

We are taking the threat of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) very seriously. The health and safety of our clients, employees, and community is our top priority. We understand the fears that many people have about traveling during this time. We want...

If the Social Security Administration (SSA) denies your application for disability benefits in Ohio, you have the right to appeal. First, you can submit a request for reconsideration. If your application is denied again, then you can request a hearing...