New Ohio Supreme Court Case Expands Voluntary Abandonment Rule for TTD Benefits Over the past few years, the amount of temporary total disability (TTD) benefits received by Ohio’s workers has been declining. In 2015, workers …
Asbestos Exposure in Ohio: What You Need to Know
Ohio ranks in the top 10 states for asbestos-related deaths and ranks sixth for mesothelioma and asbestosis deaths. This is in large part because we have a great deal of manufacturing jobs, and those with …
Ohio’s New Workers’ Care Guidelines Add Hurdles to Treatment
When you become injured on the job in Ohio, you expect to be able to receive any type of treatment you need. Say you were working on a construction site and hurt your back after …
Ohio Construction Workers and Opioid Death Rates
Last updated Feb. 27, 2018. Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in Ohio and the United States. Although transportation-related incidents are responsible for the majority of workplace fatalities, construction injuries are right behind, …
Beyond Medical Bills: Lost Income and Lost Earning Capacity
Last updated Nov. 30, 2018. When you are injured through the fault of someone else, you are entitled under Ohio law to be compensated for your losses. That means compensation for medical expenses, pain and …
Ohio Workers’ Compensation Coverage Should Be Expanded for PTSD in First Responders
Last updated Feb. 27, 2018. Las Vegas. The Pulse Nightclub. Sandy Hook. Horrific, violent events such as these are difficult for anyone to process. Friends of the victims, family members — even strangers across the world …
New Changes to the Ohio Workers’ Compensation Statute of Limitations are a Bad Idea. Here’s Why.
Article at a Glance The statute of limitations for filing a workers’ compensation claim in Ohio has decreased from two years to one year. That means that workers, in addition to having less time to …
