Hundreds of semi trucks travel Ohio's highways on a daily basis. The drivers of these commercial trucks face strict deadlines as they hurry to transport goods to their intended destinations as quickly as possible. Truck drivers often get tired as they drive for long stretches and this fatigue leads to decreased judgment and alertness, which in turn can cause truck accidents. That's why hours of service rules were enacted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Read on to learn more about these important federal trucking regulations.
Ohio teen's fatal caffeine overdose leads to wrongful death suit
Many Americans think nothing of having a few cups of coffee every morning. After all, they need the caffeine to get through the day. However, many teens are consuming caffeine in copious amounts. Even some children as young as six years old are consuming energy drinks on a regular basis. And while caffeine doesn't affect adults as much, this powerful drug is extremely harmful to growing children if consumed in large amounts. In fact, an Ohio teen died after ingesting powdered caffeine so he could stay up late. His family has filed a wrongful death suit against the manufacturer.
I'm a government worker. Am I eligible for workers' compensation?
When an Ohio employee suffers a workplace injury accident, he or she expects to receive some type of benefits to cover medical expenses and other damages. However, not every worker receives workers' compensation benefits for on-the-job accidents. Some employees - such as those who work for the state or federal government - are covered under different plans. Read on to find out how you may be covered in the event of a workplace accident.
Workers' compensation claim costs rising due to prescriptions
Ohio employers may notice that it's costing more to care for injured workers. Workers' compensation claim costs increased in 2014, and that's partly due to rising prescription costs. While the number of prescriptions per worker decreased, the cost increased by 10 percent due to two main factors. The 10 percent increase is less than the 12.5 percent increase seen in 2013, but higher than the 6.5 percent and 5.1 percent increases in 2011 and 2012, respectively.
What happens to my SSDI benefits if I am convicted of a crime?
When an Ohio resident suffers a disability that prevents him or her from working, the Social Security Administration may be able to help. SSDI benefits are available to those who meet certain medical requirements, such as having a disability lasting 12 months or longer. Obtaining these benefits can be difficult, and once a person does receive them, they don't necessarily last forever. Changes in one's life circumstances can cause benefits to stop temporarily or even permanently. This is often true if a recipient commits a crime or violates a criminal order.