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Make sure you protect your rights with an attorney on your side. If you're hurt on the job, you should get workers' compensation, regardless of fault. Workers' compensation insurance should pay for the full cost of your reasonable and necessary medical treatment for your work injury. It should also cover partial replacement of your lost...

Demolition is dangerous, and accidents are too common in Ohio. However, knowing how to spot potential hazards - like unstable structures, dangerous heavy machinery, explosives, and exposure to harmful substances, such as asbestos and lead - can help workers stay safe. Here are 10 of the most common causes of demolition accidents and hazards to...

Learn the different types of benefits available, the duration of benefits, and other important factors that can affect your claim. If you have been injured at work or become sick due to a work-related illness in Ohio, you should be eligible to receive workers' compensation benefits to help pay for medical bills, replacement income, and...

How to protect your eyes while on the job, explained by an Ohio workers' comp attorney Your eyes are one of your body's most important and delicate organs, and protecting them is crucial, especially when you're at work. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 20,000 workplace eye injuries occur each year, many...

If you suffer a burn injury at work, it's important to know your legal options. Burns are common at work. They are often caused by heat (thermal burns), chemical contact, overexposure to the sun or other radiation, friction, scalding, or electrocution, among other things. Workers with burn injuries deserve workers' compensation benefits that will pay...

New data on Ohio work accidents highlights the dangers workers face. Despite safety campaigns, workplaces are apparently becoming more hazardous and deadly for employees. In 2021, more than 5,000 people died at work or due to work-related injuries, according to newly released statistics. This is the fifth time in six years that the number of...

Ohio workers’ compensation lawyers explain what to know about winter-related work hazards. Winter weather in Ohio can often be harsh – from blizzards to ice storms, sleet or freezing rain, and drifting snow. As a result, it’s no surprise many Ohio workers sustain serious workplace injuries due to hazardous winter weather. The Occupational Health and...

Can I get benefits if I'm injured by a defective machine at work in Ohio? Every year, about 18,000 U.S. employees are seriously injured by machinery. They may suffer amputations, crushed fingers, and joint damage, among other devastating injuries. Each case is different, but many of these accidents have one thing in common: they likely...

Developments in Protective Headgear May Reduce the Risk of Concussions in the Construction Industry. Head injuries remain an outsized risk to labor workers. However, a new type of hard hat may have the technology to reduce devastating workplace brain injuries. This is especially good news for the construction industry. About 7 percent of all head...

In most jobs, a worker's most important tool is their hands, which is why hand safety in the workplace is so important. Hand injuries ranging from small cuts to amputation make up a large percentage of workplace injuries. It is crucial for workers to know to protect themselves — and know that workers’ compensation is...