Canton, Ohio, Workers' Compensation Blog

Preparing for a Social Security disability hearing is important because it can have an impact on whether or not the applicant receives Social Security disability (SSD) benefits. These are important benefits available to many disabled individuals and their families, thereby making it important to be prepared for a Social Security disability hearing.

During a Social Security disability hearing, it is important to remain truthful and avoid exaggerations. Providing concise information about one's disability and symptoms is important to focus on during the disability hearing. The disabled applicant should be prepared to discuss the medical conditions that cause their disability, their symptoms and medications, their medical history, and their physical and mental abilities. This can include, for example, sharing the intensity of their pain, any side effects of their medication, or their range of motion.

This blog recently discussed the different types of injuries construction workers may suffer while on the job. Some of the most serious injuries result from falls, which can occur while workers are performing roofing duties. Since the damages incurred as a result of an on-the-job can be significant, injured construction workers need to be familiar with all of the different types of protections available to them.

This may be case for some Ohio workers who were subjected to dangerous working conditions. Even though construction workers can suffer harm related to a roofing fall, scaffolding fall, or other type of fall, a roofing contractor in Ohio was recently cited for repeated, willful, and serious violations of federal workplace safety standards. The roofing contractor is facing a potential fine close to $250,000. The company was cited for exposing workers to fall hazards on job sites and for a variety of failures to keep workers safe.

Asbestos exposure can lead to devastating health consequences and be a serious health concern for workers. Asbestos exposure can contribute to several different types of devastating illnesses which is why workers need to understand what they are and be familiar with the legal resources that may be available to help them.

Asbestos-related illnesses can include asbestosis and mesothelioma which are both serious illnesses. Asbestosis is a fibrous scarring of the lungs and mesothelioma is a malignant form of cancer that lines the chest and abdominal cavities. Asbestos was historically used in building materials and because of its durable and fibrous nature, it can produce dust that becomes deposited in the lungs when inhaled.

The construction industry can be a dangerous industry to work in. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, of 3.3. million injuries and illnesses reported in 2009, 9% involved construction workers. As a result, it is essential for injured construction workers to be familiar with the options available to them if they are injured on the job and the types of construction accident injuries they may suffer.

Falls are one of the most common construction accident injuries construction workers may suffer. They may suffer falls from scaffolding, cranes, roofs, ladders and other heights. In addition, there is a risk a construction worker may be injured by falling objects from above that were not properly secured. Construction equipment-related accidents are also an injury risk for construction workers on construction sites.