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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...
Ohio workers face strict limits when they seek benefits for stress or trauma. As expected, they feel even more confused when they hear the term mental-mental rule. This rule blocks most workers from getting compensation for psychological harm that was not caused by a...
Criminal activity is a serious workplace safety issue. No sector of the economy is completely free from criminal threats. In the retail sector, businesses need to worry about shoplifting and robberies, as well as burglaries, where would-be thieves hide in the store...
People who work in noisy conditions, such as those who work in factories or machine shops, should pay close attention to their hearing. Prolonged exposure to noise levels that are over 85 decibels can lead to hearing loss, which may not be noticed easily. It’s...
You face emergencies that demand quick thinking and physical strength. Over time, those moments add up. The constant lifting, running and responding to distress can wear down your body and mind. In Ohio, you may qualify for workers’ compensation if that steady...
People working at hospitals put in long hours and endure dangerous environments for the benefit of others. In some cases, their employment might put them at risk of injury or illness. Workplace safety statistics show that hospitals are among the most dangerous places...
As a nursing home worker in Ohio, you dedicate yourself to caring for others. You understand the physical demands of lifting and the emotional challenges of the work. What should never be “part of the job,” however, is a physical assault by a resident. If a patient...