The Ohio workers’ compensation laws were designed to prevent the need for an injured employee to establish fault through the legal system. The employee is generally prohibited from suing his/her employer for negligence. This is because Ohio has a no-fault system with...
Year: 2015
How Do I Know if I Have a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
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...
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’...
I Can’t Believe My Ohio Workers’ Comp Claim Was Denied! Now What?
It happens! Sometimes Ohio Worker’s Compensation Claims are denied. As an injured worker, you can have a legitimate claim for a work-related injury or occupational disease but still be turned down. Here are some of the reasons why: No medical report was attached that...
Need to Hire a Lawyer? Start Your Engine With These Key Questions.
So, you need to hire an attorney. We know what you’re probably thinking: That’s going to be about as much fun as rebuilding your car tranny. When it comes to working with a lawyer, though, you don’t want to be taken for a ride. That’s why we recommend asking some...
Welcome to the bLAWg-osphere
When Heller, Maas, Moro and Magill was founded way back on February 1, 1985, Bruce Springsteen had just released Born in the USA and Stallone was dominating the box office with Rocky IV and Rambo: First Blood. It wasn’t until about 12 years later that the word “blog”...
Social Security to Expand Field Office Hours Nationwide
Budget for Fiscal Year 2015 Allows Agency to Restore Some Service Hours Social Security announces as a result of Congress’ approval of the fiscal year 2015 budget, the agency will expand its hours nationwide and offices will be open to the public for an additional...
Utica and Marcellus Shale Industries in the Area
Exploration of Ohio’s Utica shale and Pennsylvania’s Marcellus shale has brought an influx of jobs and industry to this area. Unfortunately, it can be a particularly dangerous industry. In 2010, the fatality rate for oil and gas extraction workers was 7 times greater...