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If you suffer a serious traumatic brain injury (TBI) at work, workers’ compensation can be a huge relief. It can help you obtain the medical benefits you need while still maintaining at least some income while you heal. However, it’s critically important that you...
A back injury can feel especially stressful when you already have a prior diagnosis. If you work as a nurse, one patient lift can leave you wondering whether the strain made an existing back problem worse. You may also question whether workers' compensation still...
No, your commute is generally not covered when it comes to workers' comp. benefits. This is due to something known as the going-and-coming rule. What this rule states is that workers who are commuting to or from work do not qualify for workers' comp. benefits if they...
Healthcare employees dedicate their lives to protecting patient health, yet hospitals and clinics can present dangers. Work-related incidents can disrupt the careers of local nurses, aides and technicians. If you have suffered unexpected harm while caring for others,...
Construction workers face a multitude of hazards when they’re at work, one of which is falls. Some people may think of falls from heights when they hear about construction workers falling, but that’s not always the ones that are dangerous. Same level falls happen on...
If you spend your workdays typing, lifting, scanning items or performing other repetitive motions, you might wonder whether those nagging aches and pains qualify for workers' compensation. The short answer is yes. Repetitive stress injuries can be covered under Ohio's...
Workplace injuries can happen in almost any industry, from office settings to construction sites and warehouses. Ohio workers' compensation laws are designed to help employees recover financially and medically after a work-related injury or illness. What workers'...
Truck drivers are at relatively high risk of injury while they are on the job. According to federal workplace safety statistics, collisions are the top cause of fatal injuries for those who drive commercially. However, there are many non-fatal injuries that may...
One of the documents to be aware of as a worker is a first report of an injury, occupational disease or death (FROI). If you ever sustain a work-related injury or contract an occupational illness, you will need to use this form. The following is what you should know...
In Ohio, when an employee sustains an injury from a workplace hazard, they can file an insurance claim that enables them to receive financial support for their medical bills and lost income. By accepting these benefits, they are forfeiting their right to sue their...