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
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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
What is a C-55 salary continuation agreement?
When you’re injured at work, it could be weeks or even months before you’re able to return. In the meantime, bills are piling up, and rent or the mortgage will soon be due. While Temporary Total Disability (TTD) payments can cover … [Read more...] about What is a C-55 salary continuation agreement?
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
What Happens If I Refuse Light-Duty Work?
If you’ve been receiving medical treatment for a workplace injury, your employer may eventually offer you light-duty or modified work assignments that fall within your medical restrictions. While some injured employees eagerly … [Read more...] about What Happens If I Refuse Light-Duty Work?
How Are Ohio TTD Benefits Calculated?
When you’re injured or develop an occupational disease on the job, it may be a while before you can go back to work. In the meantime, you now have medical expenses to cover as well as rent or a mortgage payment, groceries, and … [Read more...] about How Are Ohio TTD Benefits Calculated?
Do You Have to Report a Work Injury Right Away?
After a workplace injury, reporting it may not be the first thing on your mind. You might be focused on managing the pain, finishing your shift, or figuring out whether your injury needs medical attention. This is far from … [Read more...] about Do You Have to Report a Work Injury Right Away?
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?
Cleveland Car Accidents, Workplace Injuries and Your Rights: A Guide from Plevin & Gallucci
Every day in Cuyahoga County and across Ohio, people set out for work or get behind the wheel, hoping for a normal day. Sometimes, a split‑second decision by a distracted driver or a sudden twist while lifting a heavy load changes … [Read more...] about Cleveland Car Accidents, Workplace Injuries and Your Rights: A Guide from Plevin & Gallucci
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
