We are pleased to announce that Atty. Patrick J. Moro has joined the firm as our newest associate. A native of Warren, Ohio and graduate of Warren John F. Kennedy High School, he brings a varied legal background to our firm. “I became a lawyer because I enjoy helping...
Year: 2016
So, It’s Not Cool to Quit My Job if I Am Receiving Temporary Total Benefits . . . But Are There Exceptions?
Last week we met Floyd, who was denied getting temporary total compensation after he “voluntary abandoned” the labor market. We learned from Floyd’s story that if you’re an injured worker, you don’t necessarily have to obtain new employment to remain eligible for...
Is It Okay to Quit My Job if I Am Receiving Temporary Total Benefits?
Uh, no, not really. This blog post will tell you why. (So don’t do anything until you read it! Or better yet, call us at Heller, Maas, Moro & Magill CO, L.P.A.!) Let’s meet our friend Floyd. He began getting temporary total compensation after he was injured at...
If I Leave Work and Go to Lunch, Am I Covered Under Ohio Workers’ Compensation?
In the last few blog posts, we’ve been talking about what happens if you are a W-2 employee and are injured while commuting to work. While there are exceptions (see last week’s post), generally speaking, you would not be covered under workers’ comp due to the ...
Not Thinking About Retirement Planning? You Should Be! Here’s How Your Retirement Benefit Will Be Calculated
Are you planning for retirement? Or are you not thinking about it since you have some years to go? You should be thinking about it! If your employer withholds and pays Social Security payroll taxes on your behalf, you should understand this benefit for future...
I Understand That I’m Generally Not Covered by Workers’ Comp if I’m Injured During My Work Commute . . . But You Said There Are Exceptions. Fill Me In!
Last week in this blog, we explained that if you are injured while commuting to work, generally speaking, you are not covered under workers’ comp due to the “coming-and-going” rule—unless an exception applies. What are the exceptions? First, a quick recap in case you...
Am I Covered by Workers’ Comp When I’m Driving to and From Work?
Sometimes in life, you don’t know whether you’re coming or going. When it comes to driving to and from your place of work, you may have wondered at some point if your driving time constitutes “work time” under the rules of the Workers’ Compensation system. If you are...
Here’s an Important Reason to Keep Track of Your Work History . . . Beyond Building an Awesome Resume.
I bet you think that the only reason to keep track of your work history is to update your resume and apply for a new job, right? Sure, that’s important, but there are other times you will need to provide this information in detail. When you file an application for...
Can’t Work? No Income? What Can You Do to Pay the Bills While Waiting for a Decision on Your Social Security Disability Claim?”
Most of us think that tomorrow will be just like today. We will get up, go to work, get a paycheck, pay our bills, and maybe have some money left over for a vacation, possibly to someplace warm and sunny. But things happen that can change your tomorrow into a day when...
What Is Voluntary Abandonment? Can I Receive Permanent Total Disability if I Decide to Retire?
Sandy worked for many years as a caregiver to special needs children and adults. One day while taking care of one of the children, she injured her back. Sandy immediately filed for worker’s compensation. Her claim was allowed by the BWC and she had back surgery. Sandy...