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An Ohio workers' comp attorney provides the details With National Protect Your Hearing Month upon us, the legal team at Hochman & Plunkett Co., L.P.A. is raising awareness about work-related hearing loss and offering some helpful tips. Hearing loss that's sustained on the job can have long-term consequences since once your ability to hear is...

An Ohio workers' comp attorney shares the details you should know It may seem contradictory, but working in health care can be very bad for your health. People working in the education and health services industry have the third-highest rate of serious on-the-job injuries and illnesses out of any sector in the U.S., according to...

When it comes to creating a safe workplace environment, businesses have to consider many risks to their employees. Around this time of year, one of the top risks for workplace injuries is exposure to excessive heat. In Ohio, summertime heatwaves can send temperatures up over 90 degrees Fahrenheit, creating the potential for heat-related illnesses among...

Construction work is a high-risk industry. Construction workers are three times more likely to die on the job than the average worker and there is an increased risk for construction injuries. Heat-related illness is common in the industry and it’s important for companies to take steps to protect workers. So what can workers and construction...

Employers need to be proactive about reducing the risk of on-the-job brain injuries Any work injury can have a significant effect on the injured worker’s life and career, but few are as devastating as traumatic brain injuries (TBI). A concussion or other brain injury may require a lifetime of treatment and permanently impair the victim’s...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently announced its preliminary Top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety standards violations for fiscal year 2020. On Feb. 26, OSHA Deputy Director of Directorate Enforcement Programs Patrick Kapust presented the preliminary data on the Top 10 safety violations during an exclusive webinar with Safety+Health magazine. Although different...

Serious injuries can keep a person from working for days, weeks, or even months. Not being able to earn an income during this time is a scary prospect. So, what do you do if you’ve been permanently injured or disabled to the point where you will never be able to work again? When people are...

Workplace injuries can happen anywhere, from the office to the construction site. Some workers risk their lives on the road each day to earn a living. Work-related car accident injuries often occur due to distracted driving, speeding and drunk driving. Those who are typically injured include: Workers who drive for a living Roadside construction, DOT,...

In the midst of a year of many sobering statistics, one that affects workers shouldn't be overlooked. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reveals that workplace deaths in 2019 reached a 12-year high. In 2019, there were 5,333 fatalities as a result of on-the-job injuries. This represented a 1.6 percent increase from 2018's...

Workers' compensation in Ohio is a no-fault system designed to provide injured workers with the medical care and financial support they need while recovering. While you can be eligible for benefits no matter who was at fault for your injury, there are two requirements that apply: You must prove that your injury happened within the...