If you have a disability that won’t allow you to work for a long time, you may be eligible to receive monetary support from the Social Security Administration (SSA) every month. To apply for these benefits, you must comply with legal requirements and deliver all the...
Comprehensive Legal Services For Those Contending With Injuries And Disabilities
Year: 2021
The possible long-term effects of a concussion
A concussion is a considered "mild" form of brain injury. But anyone in Canton who has had a serious concussion could tell you that it does not feel "mild." In the hours after a concussion, you can experience headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision and...
When one claim for compensation could be two (or even three)
Injury victims owe it to themselves to explore all potential sources of compensation. If you have been injured on the job or off, you may be eligible for more financial relief than you think. Were you injured at work? Injured workers deserve workers' comp benefits,...
5 common construction accidents
Construction sites are extremely dangerous environments, and many thousands of construction workers suffer injuries every year while doing their jobs. Some of these injuries are light, and might require a week or so of time off of work to recover from, while others...
The problem with distracted driving
Balancing work, family and social obligations is no small feat. You have probably experienced just how hard it is to keep these three different areas of your life from seeping into one another. Despite this, you are a safe driver and know how important it is to keep...
Take care to properly complete an SSDI claim
Navigating Social Security Disability Insurance claims is daunting. When the required documentation and information are incomplete, problems quickly arise. Those in Ohio who have been victims of injuries or illnesses that prevent them from returning to work for more...
Prevalence of workplace slips, trips and falls cause concern
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Association, 15% of work-related fatalities nationwide, including Ohio, are caused by accidental falls. The matter is concerning because slip-and-fall accidents are preventable. Workplace safety advocates say the direct...
Why is construction work so dangerous?
Construction sites in Ohio and across the country are more dangerous than most other workplaces. For that reason, construction company owners and their site managers have to pay significant attention to employee safety. Employers are responsible for providing work...
Back pain, a potential risk in all industries
From office workers to construction workers, back pain is an omnipresent cause of lost work hours. Reportedly, it is second on the list of reasons for visits to doctors nationwide, including Ohio. Although some work-related cases follow single incident injuries, most...
Common retail workplace injuries
Customers might think that retail work is a fairly easy job. After all, how dangerous can it be to operate a cash register? As someone who has worked in retail, you know this is an oversimplified view of the industry. In reality, retail workers face a high risk for...