Nursing home abuse has long been linked to understaffing and high turnover rates. Because many nursing homes underpay and overwork their staff, employees may not be able or willing to give residents the care they deserve. In the past, ...
Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in America. Even when taking appropriate safety precautions, the possibility of an accident always remains. Whether a parking garage collapse or an office building collapse, Ohio is ...
There are many myths and misconceptions about workers’ compensation benefits and it can be hard to determine what’s real and what isn’t. If you’ve never filed a claim, the following three misconceptions may discourage you from filing a ...
The vast majority of Ohio employers are required by the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) to carry workers’ compensation insurance. They can choose between State-funded or Self-insurance. Since workers’ compensation provides for ...
Workers’ compensation is intended to cover medical bills and lost income from work-related injuries. When you suffer a workplace injury, you may need medical treatment before your workers’ compensation claim is approved. Since many ...
When you’re injured on the job, you’ll need time to heal. In most cases, you’ll eventually return to work in some capacity. Depending on the injury, however, your medical restrictions may make it inadvisable or impracticable to go back ...
One common question workers’ compensation clients have is how long their claim will remain open. This is not to be confused with the statute of limitations, which dictates how long you have to submit a workers’ compensation claim. The ...
Whether you work one part-time job or multiple jobs, you still run the risk of sustaining injuries at work. Part-time employees may even be more at risk for injury than full time employees. When injuries occur, can you claim workers’ ...
Workers’ compensation is designed to assist employees who have been injured on the job. Unfortunately, some employers may operate a dangerous workplace—one where you’re more likely to get injured while working. While many workplace ...
There are many myths surrounding workers’ compensation. One damaging myth is the idea that your workplace injury needs to be “serious” to receive workers’ compensation benefits. You might feel awkward asking your employer to pay for ...
