Workers’ Compensation
How Will My Workers’ Comp Payments Affect My Social Security Disability Payments?
If you have been receiving workers’ compensation for an occupational injury or illness that you have learned will have a permanent effect on your ability to work, you may be considering an application for Social Security Disability benefits. But you...
Can I Get Pain and Suffering Compensation for a Work Injury?
When you suffer a work-related injury and are forced to miss work, your initial concerns are likely to be how you’ll cover your medical treatment and your monthly bills. If you have been injured in a workplace accident, you should...
Can I Apply for SSD Benefits While On Worker's Comp in Ohio?
If you become disabled due to an occupational injury or illness, you may be unsure of whether you can obtain U.S. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and workers’ compensation benefits at the same time. The good news is that...
Can I See Another Doctor for My Workers’ Comp Claim?
After a workplace injury, you deserve to get treatment from a doctor you trust. But sometimes, workers find that they are uncomfortable with their physician or the treatment plan prescribed for them. That’s OK. You can see another doctor for...
Do I Have to Attend My Workers’ Compensation Hearing in Ohio?
It is often important for you to attend your workers’ compensation hearing so that you can introduce testimony and evidence pertinent to your position on the matter at hand. If you have a lawyer, he or she will advise you...
Injuries While Working from Home May Be Covered by Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ compensation insurance pays benefits to Ohio workers who are injured while on the job. But what about when the job is being performed at home? Many people have been working remotely from home at the direction of their employers...
What Are the Do’s and Don’ts of Workers’ Compensation in Ohio?
If you were injured or developed an illness while on the job in Ohio, workers’ compensation benefits are available to help during your recovery. But it’s not always easy for employees to get the benefits they are owed. If you’re...
THE MONTHLY HMMM... Are Nursing Home Workers at a Greater Risk of Injury?
Nursing home workers are injured on the job far more frequently than one might think. In fact, data shows that nurses and health aides consistently have one of the highest rates of occupational injury and illness in the nation. The...
The Monthly HMMM... Can I Be Fired While Out on Ohio Workers’ Compensation?
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...
The Monthly HMMM... Am I Suing My Employer When I Hire a Workers' Comp Attorney?
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...
