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Injuries can happen anywhere, including your home. If you perform work duties at home and injure yourself, you may wonder if you are eligible for workers' compensation benefits. Learning how Ohio’s coverage works can help you take the steps necessary to secure...
The retail sector is one of the biggest industries in the U.S. Even though there aren't as many "brick and mortar" stores as there used to be, those that are still around are often very large. Distribution centers and warehouses also employ numerous people. Many...
A fall from a roof can stop your work in seconds. Pain can follow right away. Soon after, concerns about lost income and medical care often arise. If the fall occurred during roofing work, Ohio workers’ compensation could apply to your situation. Still, the...
In Ohio, employers must carry workers’ comp insurance for their full-time, part-time and seasonal employees. This “no fault” insurance program helps provide injured employees with timely financial support for their medical bills and lost wages. If you were recently...
You go to work each day to support your family. Whether you work in construction or healthcare, your job helps keep the community running. But some jobs can expose you to long-term health risks you may not notice right away, including cancer. Fortunately, Ohio's...
Working in the Dayton health care community often means pushing your body to its limit. You likely work long shifts, handle heavy equipment and move patients while under high stress. Too much pressure often leads to “burnout,” a state of physical and emotional...
Workers’ compensation helps protect people hurt while they’re on the job. They may be eligible for medical benefits to pay for their treatment. If their injuries require time off for medical recovery, then they may also be eligible for disability benefits. Typically,...
People who are injured at work often need medical care to treat the injury. Those injured workers should file for workers’ compensation benefits, which are administered by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation. In some cases, the program is administered by the...
Chronic illnesses develop over time in jobs with repeated exposure or strain. In Dayton, Ohio, workers’ compensation may cover certain conditions when directly linked to your work. Proving the connection is challenging because symptoms may appear months or years...
Many workers’ compensation claims are straightforward. Injured employees inform their supervisors about an incident in the workplace. They leave to undergo medical evaluation and receive treatment. They may return to work as soon as employer accommodations make...