When a close family member dies suddenly, under certain circumstances, legal action can be brought. This type of action is known as “wrongful death” and is regulated by state laws. Wrongful death laws can vary significantly from … [Read more...] about A Guide to Ohio Wrongful Death Claims: What You Need to Know
Why are Workers’ Compensation Claims Down in Ohio?
In recent years, the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) and Industrial Commission (IC) have been touting a reduction in the number of workers’ compensation claims in the state. Indeed, the statistics included in BWC’s … [Read more...] about Why are Workers’ Compensation Claims Down in Ohio?
Adult Protective Services: How to Get Help in Ohio
Like domestic abuse, elder abuse often goes unreported. Victims of nursing home abuse and their families typically have no idea where they should turn or to whom they should complain. Sometimes, they are simply embarrassed or are … [Read more...] about Adult Protective Services: How to Get Help in Ohio
Ohio Nursing Home Abuse Statistics: What to Know
Ohio has the seventh-largest older adult population in the nation. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and negligence reports are on the rise throughout the United States, including in Ohio. Statistics show that Ohio’s nursing … [Read more...] about Ohio Nursing Home Abuse Statistics: What to Know
Firefighter Cancer Cases in Ohio Now Eligible for Workers’ Compensation
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) is now considering many firefighter cancer cases as presumptive to their employment conditions, making them eligible for workers' compensation. A new law recognizing … [Read more...] about Firefighter Cancer Cases in Ohio Now Eligible for Workers’ Compensation
Work Stress Increases Odds of Getting in an Accident in Ohio
There's no doubt that being stuck in traffic or having to suffer through a daily commute can be frustrating for just about everyone, but new research shows that work stress can carry over when you're behind the wheel, making you … [Read more...] about Work Stress Increases Odds of Getting in an Accident in Ohio