Ohio Work Injury & Disability Law Blog

Unlike some other states, Ohio unfortunately does not provide short-term disability benefits. However, Ohioans can still apply for disability benefits through the federal Social Security Administration. These benefits are known as Social Security disability Insurance (SSDI). To qualify for SSDI,...

Sometimes injured workers fear that by filing a workers’ compensation claim, their employer will retaliate and/or fire them.  If you find yourself in this situation, know that the law protects you. You have a right to file a claim and...

You have probably heard the term “workers’ compensation” before – even if you have never previously needed to file a claim. However, you may have many questions about what it means to file a workers’ compensation claim. You may wonder...

We are taking the threat of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) very seriously. The health and safety of our clients, employees, and community is our top priority. We understand the fears that many people have about traveling during this time. We want...

If the Social Security Administration (SSA) denies your application for disability benefits in Ohio, you have the right to appeal. First, you can submit a request for reconsideration. If your application is denied again, then you can request a hearing...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...