While many workers in Ohio know it is a possibility, suffering from a work injury is still an unexpected event. What is even more unexpected is how much this incident impacts an individual. A minor incident may result in a worker requiring medical attention and...
Comprehensive Legal Services For Those Contending With Injuries And Disabilities
Year: 2018
How often do construction accidents involving cranes happen?
Construction sites are often busy. This is not just because workers are working against a timetable to complete the project. The fact of the matter is that construction sites often have various heavy machinery, tools and workers. Additionally, they are busy sites...
If you work in retail, you could easily suffer an injury
Most Ohio residents would agree that construction is a dangerous job. If you agree with that statement, then you might be surprised to know that in 2016, the combined injury and illness rates were higher for retail workers than for construction workers.This makes...
Helping you recover the workers’ comp you deserve
Whether work feels like work or not, the reality is that most individuals in Ohio and elsewhere, work is necessary to make a living and pay for basic needs. Thus, when something interrupts a person's ability to work, this can be very devastating. A workplace injury...
Current rate of fatal work accidents
It is clear that certain industries pose an increased risk for injuries and illnesses for employees. For these employees, it is likely understandable when a worker suffers and injury or illness; however, the reality is that any type of worker in any type of work...
What is black lung disease?
As a previous post discussed, some employees in Ohio and elsewhere are faced with serious dangers in the workplace. One of these is an occupational illness. For coal miners, this means working in an environment that could be detrimental to one's health. Over time, a...
Surge in black lung disease for coal miners in central Appalachia
Whether it is the first day on the job or a position you have held for decades, if the industry you work in carries with it health risks, it is important for employees in Ohio and elsewhere to be aware of this situation. This means understanding ways to reduce the...
Should you apply for SSDI or SSI benefits?
If you are unable to work and earn a living to support your Ohio family to an injury or a serious illness, you could be eligible for benefits through the Social Security Administration. However, there are different types of disability support, and it is important to...
The basics of workers’ compensation
Going to work is a routine occurrence for most residents in Ohio and elsewhere. However, it is not one that is taken lightly or for granted in some situations. Take, for example, those employed in the construction industry. These workers complete large and dangerous...
What are the symptoms of workplace depression?
Admit it, work can get stressful from time to time. Whether it's because of the season, a major project nearing completion or added tasks to your already busy workload, stress can get overwhelming in the workplace. In fact, it can get to such a point that anxiety and...