One accident can leave an Ohio resident disabled and unable to work. When this happens, the person may have to deal with financial challenges. With no income, in addition to mounting medical bills, a person may lose everything they have in order to survive. Fortunately, there are Social Security Disability benefits that may be available, but obtaining them can be difficult.
When does a disease qualify for workers' compensation?
Although a majority of jobs in Ohio and other parts of the country are fairly safe, there are some that can cause an illness or health condition due to the materials used. For example, many workers in the past worked around asbestos and suffered from mesothelioma. Even though asbestos is rarely used nowadays, there are other chemicals that can cause chronic lung conditions and other illnesses. When this happens, the affected employee may be able to receive workers' compensation benefits, if the condition is considered to be an occupational disease.
How a lawyer can help you build a strong case for SSDI benefits
A sudden accident can cause a once hard-working Ohio man or woman to suddenly become disabled. Being diagnosed with a disability can be heartbreaking and scary, especially if the victims are still relatively young. How will they provide for themselves and their families without regular income? Fortunately, Social Security Disability Insurance is available, but the process is daunting and the approval rate low, causing many victims to give up rather than fight for their rights. With a knowledgeable lawyer on your side, though, you can secure your right to SSDI benefits - benefits you have worked for your entire life.
Widow receives $3.7 million in wrongful death lawsuit
An Ohio woman was recently awarded nearly $4 million in compensation for the September 2011 death of her husband. He was found in a wooded area less than two months after he was reported missing, with his death ruled a homicide. The alleged murderer never faced criminal charges, and in a strange turn of events, he himself was killed in October 2013.