You were hurt on the job and the thought soon crossed your mind: Do I have a personal injury claim? The answer is not always straightforward, since every personal injury claim is unique. There is, however, a predictable pattern within each set of circumstances that...
Month: May 2015
Does Anyone Care Whether I Have a Safe Place to Work?
Yes, actually, someone does care. Ohio employers are required to provide a safe workplace and comply with the specific safety requirements set forth in the Ohio Administrative Code. If you believe your injury is due to the employer’s failure to comply with a specific...
Part 2: You’re Hurt on the Job. Can You Recover Lost Wages?
In our last bLAWg post, we talked about what happens when you get hurt on the job and want to recover your lost wages. How do you know if your injury is eligible for compensation? Here is more information to consider before you pursue filing a worker’s comp claim....
Part 1: You’re Hurt on the Job. Can You Recover Your Lost Wages?
So you got hurt on the job and will be laid up for a couple of weeks. Life goes on, and you still have to pay for groceries and other expenses. Naturally, you’re wondering if your lost wages can be recovered. Fortunately, your employer is required to carry workers’...