One of the rules of thumb for workers’ compensation benefits is that you cannot claim anything that was an existing injury. If you tear your ACL playing basketball at your house, you can't come into work and then say it happened when you tripped on the stairs. A claim...
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Workplace Injuries
3 important steps for those who need workers’ compensation
Maybe you fell down the stairs at work and tore a tendon, or perhaps you suffered a head injury because of falling items in a warehouse. When you need workers' compensation benefits, you will probably need medical care and possibly time off of work. Taking the right...
It is unwise to assume your Ohio workers’ comp claim will succeed
When an on-the-job accident leads to a workplace injury, your next step should be to file a workers’ compensation claim. Often, your claim will find approval. However, there are times when the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) may decide not to honor your...
Tips for safely working on a ladder
Ladders are one of the most useful tools in many industries but also the most dangerous. They massively increase the odds of a severe injury in a fall. Even falling from just a few feet can result in broken bones, head, traumatic brain or spinal cord injuries and much...
Does your construction employer make your safety a priority?
Any job comes with risk, and the construction industry has more than most. Your employer must ensure that those risks do not result in injuries. While employers know they are responsible for their workers’ safety, some do not take it seriously. They may fill in the...
Steel toe boots are critical safety gear in manufacturing
People who work in the manufacturing industry face many hazards on a normal day at work. Keeping those workers safe must be a priority for employers. One way that employers can do this is to require their workers to wear proper safety equipment at all times. Steel...
3 ways to prevent heavy machinery accidents
Most of us are confronted with various forms of hazards each day in the workplace. However, for those who operate heavy machinery, the risks can be heightened. Not only can heavy machinery be a danger to those who operate them, but also colleagues in the vicinity....
Know your rights as an injured Ohio employee
Workers’ compensation is one of the most valuable government programs ever developed. At one time in the past, injured workers had few, if any, avenues through which to pursue compensation after a work-related accident. The introduction of workers’ compensation gave...
What is a leading reason for third-party work injury claims?
Workers' compensation is an incredible program. You can count on benefits to cover all of your medical costs and about two-thirds of your lost wages, or possibly less if you are a high earner when you get hurt at work. Unfortunately, that means that the longer you are...
How electrical injuries can affect your job after a shock
Suffering an accidental electrical shock on the job could put your life in danger. The stronger the charge, the greater the risk of the electricity stopping someone's heart. Thankfully, hundreds of workers who suffer electrical shocks at work only get injured rather...