Getting hurt on the job is stressful enough without having to wonder whether your employer can let you go while you are out recovering. This fear sits at the back of many injured Ohio workers' minds and it is completely understandable. Ohio law does address this...
Year: 2026
How substantial gainful activity can trigger a rejection of your SSDI claim
After a lifetime of driving delivery trucks all day, the unthinkable happens. You injured yourself while on duty, causing you to develop a disabling condition. But even with the pain, you think of getting part-time work to provide food for your family. Unfortunately,...
Is a pre-existing condition eligible for Ohio workers’ compensation?
The Ohio workers’ compensation system protects professionals from financial hardship caused by work-related medical challenges. When people develop occupational illnesses or get injured on the job, workers’ compensation can provide support through health coverage and...
Must injured Ohio workers undergo surgery if recommended?
Employees who get hurt on the job or develop repetitive strain injuries after years of physical labor may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. In Ohio, injured workers may be eligible for both medical and disability benefits. The medical benefits pay for...
How long is the SSDI appeals process?
If medical issues become so severe that a person cannot continue working, they may require disability benefits to cover their living expenses. For those without private or employer-sponsored disability insurance policies, Social Security benefits may be one of the few...
Can employers deny Ohio workers’ comp claims due to drug tests?
Workers’ compensation benefits help to protect people from financial hardship caused by workplace illnesses or injuries. Most employees in Ohio are eligible for both medical benefits and disability payments if a job-acquired medical condition generates care costs or...
When an injury or illness ends a blue-collar career
The eligibility standards for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are quite high. Many people with painful, career-changing medical conditions who think they qualify may not actually meet the strict standards. Applicants typically need to show that...
