Ohio law provides workers’ compensation benefits to most workers who are injured while on the job. However, all too often, the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation denies legitimate claims. If this recently occurred to you, don’t let it be the end of your fight for...
Year: 2018
Why Social Security Disability and Survivor Benefits Matter
News reports about prospective changes in Social Security almost exclusively focus on adjustments to retirement benefits and their impact on aging workers. But Social Security disability and survivors’ benefits programs are also multi-billion-dollar, tax-supported...
Is There a Vocational Job Training Program for Injured Workers?
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) vocational rehabilitation program focuses on restoring or maximizing an injured worker’s abilities and minimizing absences from work. The program places a strong emphasis on helping the injured worker return to a position...
What Is the FROI-1 and How Does It Affect My Ohio Workers’ Compensation Claim?
Being hurt at work can be one of the biggest financial setbacks an Ohio family can experience. Here in Northeastern Ohio, our communities were built by strong, independent, and hardworking men and women who often put in more than a day’s work and who only asked to be...
How to Prove an Injury Happened at Work
Workers’ compensation benefits can be a lifeline for employees injured on the job, particularly if they are temporarily or permanently unable to return to work. Most employers offer some form of workers’ comp insurance, but getting access to the benefits you deserve...
What Is an Incident Report?
If you’ve been hurt on the job, you were probably already told that you need to fill out an “incident report.” Perhaps your boss or supervisor gave you paperwork to complete, or your union shop steward has told you that you need to fill one out soon. But what is an...
Worker’s Compensation for Hernia Injuries
As long-time Ohio workers’ compensation lawyers, we understand that a hernia can be a debilitating injury that may prevent you from being able to work to support yourself and your family. It is critical to understand the injury you are dealing with and what type of...
How Long Do You Have to Report a Workplace Injury in Ohio?
Millions of American workers are injured on the job each year. If an accident goes unreported, the injured worker may not recover fair compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses. A workplace accident should be reported right away, especially if it...
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WORKER’S COMPENSATION IN OHIO
If you’ve been hurt on the job, chances are you’re worried about what to do next. You’re stressed about how you’ll pay your regular bills and keep up with expenses while you are recovering. You’re also probably worried about all the unpaid medical bills that just seem...
Why Experience Matters?
You may notice that law firms place a strong emphasis on their years of experience when talking to potential clients. Have you ever wondered why experience matters when hiring an attorney? Real experience is one of the most powerful tools in a lawyer’s toolbox. Along...