BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT — Cleveland is where Plevin & Gallucci was founded in 1971, and the main office at 55 Public Square remains the firm’s litigation hub. Cuyahoga County is also where Plevin & Gallucci secured the … [Read more...] about Personal Injury and Employer Intentional Tort in Cleveland and Cuyahoga County
Workers’ Compensation for Sprains and Strains
Key Takeaways: Sprains and strains account for a large share of workers' compensation claims in Ohio each year. These work injuries affect construction workers, assembly workers, nurses, and many others whose jobs involve … [Read more...] about Workers’ Compensation for Sprains and Strains
Receiving Workers’ Compensation after a Fall
Key Takeaways: Falls remain one of the most common causes of workplace injuries in Ohio. According to federal and state reporting, falls, slips, and trips account for roughly 31% of lost-time workers' compensation claims. … [Read more...] about Receiving Workers’ Compensation after a Fall
Most Dangerous Industries for Ohio Workers
Key Takeaways: While every workplace has its risks, some industries are more dangerous than others due to the type of work involved, the equipment used, and the conditions on the job site. According to the Bureau of Labor … [Read more...] about Most Dangerous Industries for Ohio Workers
Providing Medical Evidence in Workers’ Compensation Claims
Key Takeaways: When you file a workers' compensation claim in Ohio, you’ll need to provide evidence of your job-related injury and its impact on your ability to do your job. Specifically, you want to assemble the … [Read more...] about Providing Medical Evidence in Workers’ Compensation Claims
Employer Intentional Tort Claims in Ohio: A Complete Guide
When workers' compensation isn't enough, Ohio Revised Code § 2745.01 offers a narrow — but critical — path to justice for workers injured by deliberate employer misconduct. TL;DR: In Ohio, workers' compensation is generally … [Read more...] about Employer Intentional Tort Claims in Ohio: A Complete Guide
Why Settling a Permanent Disability Case Doesn’t Make Sense
When you’ve got a permanent disability case, the prospect of a settlement check can be relieving. After months or years of medical appointments, income loss, and legal back-and-forth, getting a lump sum settlement appears to end a … [Read more...] about Why Settling a Permanent Disability Case Doesn’t Make Sense
Do Union Workers Have Different Workers’ Compensation Rights?
If you're injured on the job and a labor union member, does it affect your workers' compensation rights in Ohio? The short answer is that union and non-union workers have the same basic legal rights under the Ohio workers' … [Read more...] about Do Union Workers Have Different Workers’ Compensation Rights?
What Happens at a Workers’ Compensation Hearing?
In Ohio, workers' comp hearings don’t normally last long, but what happens in that room (or on that video call) can determine whether your medical treatment gets approved, your benefits continue, or your claim gets allowed at all. … [Read more...] about What Happens at a Workers’ Compensation Hearing?
Silicosis from Quartz: A Hidden Threat in the Stone Fabrication Industry
Silicosis is a lung disease caused by breathing respirable crystalline silica dust. When workers at a stone fabrication shop, countertop manufacturer, or job site cut, polish, or grind quartz slabs, each pass releases microscopic … [Read more...] about Silicosis from Quartz: A Hidden Threat in the Stone Fabrication Industry
Workers’ Compensation Settlement for Head Injury
Although workplace head injuries are commonly associated with higher-risk professions like construction, transportation, and law enforcement, they can happen anywhere. You could be walking through the company cafeteria, tray in … [Read more...] about Workers’ Compensation Settlement for Head Injury
Workers’ Compensation Doctors in Ohio: What to Know Before You Go
After a work-related injury in Ohio, the rules surrounding your medical treatment are different from what you may expect. If you fall and injure your wrist at home, you can go to the nearest hospital and be treated by whoever’s … [Read more...] about Workers’ Compensation Doctors in Ohio: What to Know Before You Go
What Happens if My Employer Lies About My Injury?
You're unloading a pallet of boxes at the warehouse when you feel your back give out. Your supervisor helps you get to a chair and has a co-worker drive you to the ER, where you're diagnosed with a herniated disc. But when you … [Read more...] about What Happens if My Employer Lies About My Injury?
What Happens if I Can Never Return to Work?
Imagine being a construction worker who falls from scaffolding at a Columbus job site. The impact crushes your right femur and tibia and cuts off blood flow to your lower leg. By the time you undergo emergency surgery, the … [Read more...] about What Happens if I Can Never Return to Work?
What If I Was Injured While Working Off-Site or Traveling for Work?
Many Ohio workers don't spend their days in a single office or factory. Instead, they travel between job sites, visit client locations, work remotely from home, or take on temporary assignments across the state. When an injury … [Read more...] about What If I Was Injured While Working Off-Site or Traveling for Work?
