Canton, Ohio, Workers' Compensation Blog

It is true that some work industries are more dangerous than others. And, because of these known risks, workers are often aware of the harm they could suffer. Even with this knowledge and safety measures in place, workers could still suffer workplace illnesses.

According to reports, recent changes to the Department of Labor rules could result in significant issues for retired nuclear workers in Ohio and elsewhere. Many of these workers developed serious illnesses as a result of continuous and daily exposure to chemicals and materials in the workplace. However, these changes could create hardship for these retired workers seeking healthcare.

When our readers think of a serious illness, they probably think of a person being diagnosed suddenly then going through a long battle with treatment. However, in some cases, the condition is so severe that a person does not have a long fight, as they may not have much time. A sudden diagnosis of a serious medical condition can impact individuals in Ohio and elsewhere in more than a few ways. While a person's health is depreciating, it can be difficult and likely impossible to work. This can add to an already challenging time where medical bills are accumulating. This is where a "compassionate allowance" can come into play.

What is compassionate allowance? The Social Security Administration designed this program to help streamline the approval process for those living with serious medical conditions. These conditions are so severe that they meet the SSA's standard and definition of disability, allowing them to secure Social Security Disability benefits. Because it is clear that these applicants have a disease or condition that clearly meets the definition, the wait time can be significantly reduced in these maters.

You got into nursing to help people. Perhaps you knew that you would be moving patients around but failed to properly consider the impact it would have on you.

The medical facility in which you work should provide you with the equipment and assistance necessary to lift patients without causing you injury, but things don't always work out as planned. For this reason, musculoskeletal injuries plague the health care industry.

Although they may not be found as frequently during the winter months, individuals in Ohio can encounter construction sites year-round. Whether it is a private or public dwelling or building or road construction, construction sites can be large and have many working parts. This could give rise to heavy machinery use, workers working near automobile traffic and other dangerous conditions. Although construction workers are aware of the risks involved in this industry, when a construction accident does occur the workers and their loved ones are usually not prepared for the aftermath of the incident.

According to reports, a motorist was recently charged following a fatal accident in a construction zone. The accident took place back in 2018 and, following investigation, a male driver was charged with two counts of aggravated homicide after hitting and killing a 42-year-old male construction worker.