Ohio Work Injury & Disability Law Blog
The Monthly HMMM... Could Waiting Too Long to File Workers' Comp Hurt Me Even More?
If you get hurt at work, you may have many reasons for waiting to tell your employer about it or file a workers’ compensation claim. You may think the injury isn’t so serious – a little bump on the head,...
What Qualifies for Social Security Disability Benefits in Ohio?
If you suffer from a physical or mental impairment that keeps you from working, you may qualify for Social Security disability benefits in Ohio. Regardless of whether you are applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income...
Heller, Maas, Moro & Magill Co., LPA, Raises Over $300 for Trumbull County Dog Pound
Our team at Heller, Maas, Moro & Magill Co., LPA, recently joined our colleagues in the Trumbull County Bar Association in getting into the holiday spirt of giving and helped to raise funds for the Trumbull County Dog Pound. We...
Can I Collect Both Ohio Workers' Compensation Benefits and Social Security Disability Benefits?
If you get hurt on the job or suffer from a work-related illness, you may be eligible for both Ohio workers’ compensation benefits and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. However, the two types of benefits are different in several...
Worker's Comp Benefits for Repetitive Motion Injuries: What You Need to Know
When you do the same tasks at work – day after day, hour after hour – it takes a toll on your body. A construction worker, for instance, may have to constantly bend, twist and lift heavy materials, while a...
How Much Disability Pay Can I Receive in Ohio?
If you cannot work due to a disability, life quickly becomes stressful. You may be struggling to find ways to get the medical care that you need and to handle your monthly living expenses. However, if you have a qualifying...
What Does Residual Functional Capacity Mean?
The process of applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits is challenging. The easiest way to obtain benefits is to show that your condition meets the criteria for an impairment listed in the Social Security Administration (SSA) Blue Book. However,...
Can I Receive Disability Benefits For Sleep Apnea Disorder In Ohio?
Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder. A person with this condition becomes temporarily unable to move his or her respiratory muscles while sleeping. As a result, the person may experience pauses in breathing or periods of shallow breathing. These...
Eligible Conditions and Disabilities for SSD
Many people in Ohio and across the country suffer from a medical condition that prevents them from being able to work and earn a living. If their condition meets the Social Security Administration’s definition of a “disability,” then they may...
Six Common Myths About Social Security Disability Benefits
Obtaining Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can be a challenging task. It is no surprise that many people who attempt to obtain these benefits on their own become confused and frustrated by the process. They may quickly start to believe...
