When you get hurt at work, the doctor who treats you can shape your recovery and how smoothly your claim moves through the system. Ohio gives you the right to choose your doctor, but that right comes with rules once your care moves beyond the first visit. How provider...
Year: 2025
When years of lifting on the job lead to a back injury
Many Ohio employees lift heavy items daily as part of their jobs. Back strain builds over time, but these workers have no choice but to push through the pain because the job requires physical strength. At a certain point, their bodies cannot take any more and stop...
Why consistent statements in workers’ compensation claims matter
The statements you provide in your workers’ compensation claim are critical to determining your eligibility for benefits. Inconsistent narrations of your injury can seriously jeopardize your chances of receiving compensation. To avoid issues with your claim, consider...
What are the work history requirements for SSDI benefits?
When people can't work anymore, they are at risk of significant personal and financial hardship. Some people have private long-term disability insurance coverage, but not everyone purchases a policy or receives one as a job benefit. When an inability to work is the...
Denied workers’ comp in Ohio? Here’s what to do next
Workers' compensation benefits are crucial for anyone who gets injured on the job. f your claim gets denied, don't panic! You have options, but it's important to act fast. The clock starts ticking as soon as you receive the denial notice, so understanding your next...
How long can workers’ compensation provide you with support?
When you get hurt or sick because of your job, workers' compensation can give you money and medical care. However, this financial lifeline does not necessarily last forever. What should you know about the duration of workers’ comp benefits in Ohio? How long do...
Does Ohio workers’ compensation cover mental health conditions?
Most Ohio employees have protection from on-the-job injuries. If they get hurt at work or diagnosed with a medical condition caused by their career, they may be eligible for workers' compensation. Workers’ compensation provides medical benefits to pay for treatment...
Are there injuries that workers’ compensation will not cover?
Workers’ compensation is a vital safety net for workers who become sick or injured because of their job. However, in Ohio, these laws do not cover every person or injury. Knowing what workers’ compensation does not cover can help workers navigate the system more...
How long does it take to receive SSDI benefits?
Those who decide to apply for SSDI benefits are often in a difficult personal position. They have some type of disabling medical condition that is preventing them from working, at a time when they may only have limited financial reserves to help them support...
