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The construction industry provides steady work for people across the state of Ohio. This regular employment ensures that bills are paid, food remains on the table and families are able to maintain a decent standard of living. Nonetheless, there are some downsides....
People who work in hospitals have always been among those most likely to be victims of workplace violence. Mentally ill, drunk or drugged patients can lash out. So can angry family members. Sometimes incidents of gang and domestic violence even spill over into...
One thing that people often ask about workplace injuries is just how common they are. They may frame it as a way to discount what they consider to be minor injuries, asking how often the injuries are so severe that the person has to go to the hospital or even passes...
If you work in the construction industry or a related industry, you may have to work around power tools and saws. These create an incredible amount of wood dust. Even the act of simply cutting two-by-fours to make a frame for a wall can expose you to a lot of dust....
Every workplace should ensure that the floors are always clean and tidy. Hazards can lead to workers and customers slipping or tripping. While it might seem like a minor issue if someone falls, there are very serious injuries that can occur. Falling comes with a risk...
Many workplace injuries are caused by contact with an external element. For instance, a worker above you drops a tool and it strikes your shoulder, or you fall and strike your knee on the ground. It's the contact that causes the injury, and it's often very clear how...
Workplace injuries can arise in many employment situations, even in jobs that are considered low risk. Knowing you are entitled to file a workers’ compensation claim for your harm can bring you comfort about your future. Unfortunately, not all workers’ comp claims are...
Do you ever feel like your boss just wants you to rush and get things done faster than you even believe is possible? Do you feel this constant pressure and stress to be more productive every single day than you were the day before? If so, you're not alone. Many...
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...
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...