Workers’ Comp

There are a lot of reasons a company might sponsor a recreational league or activity. Team building, employee camaraderie and building health and fitness are all great reasons to encourage off-the-clock recreation. What happens if you’re injured at a work-related recreational activity? Clients often hope they’re eligible for workers’ compensation to cover their medical bills and lost wages. Recreational Waivers…

Now that a COVID-19 vaccine is here, more retail workers are able to return to their jobs. However, retail work is notorious for being physically demanding. Even if it doesn’t seem like working a cash register or stocking shelves should be taxing, retail employees are frequently injured on the job. Here are some of the most common injuries to befall…

When you have been injured on the job in Ohio, you may need to file a Workers’ Compensation claim. Most workers are eligible to receive benefits that cover their lost wages and medical care, so that they can focus on recovery. When filing a Workers’ Compensation claim, many people are worried about how long it takes. If their claim is…

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, we are often asked, “If I am injured while I am working from home, can I file for Workers’ Compensation benefits?” The simple answer is “it depends.” Whether you will be able to get compensation from your employer, or whether you will need to rely on your own health insurance depends on the factors below.…

Getting hurt at work is a devastating experience, and many Ohio employees do not have previous experience with the Ohio Workers’ Compensation System. Accordingly, when an employee sustains a serious injury and is informed that his or her employer does not have workers’ compensation coverage, that news can be confusing and demoralizing. Depending upon the circumstances, you may be able…

When you have been hurt at work, it can be difficult to understand precisely how the workers’ compensation claims process works, and what you should expect after you have filed a claim following a workplace injury. The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) provides information about the claims process, and we want to tell you more about what to expect…

Photo by Spencer Davis on Unsplash When it comes to pursuing an Ohio workers’ compensation claim, there are three things that, if not done properly, have the potential to greatly disrupt the outcome for the injured workers. Failing to satisfactory perform each of these factors greatly increases the likelihood that a claim will be contested. Not only does this mean…

Photo by camilo jimenez on Unsplash If you are like most people in Ohio, you routinely use social media. You might even check your phone multiple times a day and receive notifications. You also likely use social media accounts to share details about what is going on in your life. It is understandable why so many people have grown to…

Photo by Glenn Carstens-Peters on Unsplash If you have engaged in similar work for a number of years and develop a repetitive motion injury or repetitive strain injury that prevents you from working, can you be eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits? While some states do not permit employees to seek workers’ compensation benefits for repetitive motion injuries, Ohio employees…

Photo by Spencer Davis If you were recently injured on the job and are in the early stages of filing a workers’ compensation claim, it is important to learn more about a new whistleblower claim concerning the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC). According to a recent report from NBC 4 News, a whistleblower has come forward and has alleged…