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Did you fall, break a bone, suffer burns or face other types of injuries while working? You may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits to cover your medical care and lost wages while you recover. However, your workers’ compensation claim may have been denied....
One moment you are doing your job as you have on any other day. The next you are hurt, in pain and unsure how you will cover the medical bills or the paychecks you may miss while you recover. The steps you take within the first 48 hours after a workplace injury can...
A workplace injury can affect nearly every aspect of your life. Medical treatment, missed paychecks and uncertainty about your future can quickly become overwhelming. Fortunately, Ohio's workers' compensation system provides benefits to eligible employees who suffer...
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'...