While participation in sports leagues dropped significantly in 2020, youth and adult sports leagues in Ohio are now back in full swing. While this is good news for participants, it also means that participants (and their parents) need to be aware of the risk of sports-related injuries. But, while awareness […]
Author: Kip Malek
Can I File a Workers’ Comp Claim As a Truck Driver After an Accident in Ohio?
Driving a truck for a living is one of the most dangerous jobs you can have in the United States. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), each year more truck drivers die on the job than workers in any other occupation. Non-fatal truck accidents are […]
Few jobs in Ohio are more dangerous than construction work. Each year, thousands of construction workers in Ohio miss days from work due to job-related injuries; and, according to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), approximately one in five worker deaths each year occur in the construction industry. […]
Truck accidents can have devastating consequences. They change many people’s lives forever; and, sadly, a significant percentage of these accidents are fatal. If you have been seriously injured or lost a loved one, you understandably want to hold the trucking company accountable to the fullest extent possible. So, can you […]
If you’ve been injured on the job in Ohio, you are not alone. Each year, more than 100,000 Ohio residents suffer job-related injuries and illnesses according to the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC). In this article, Columbus workers’ compensation lawyer James Malek highlights some more notable workplace injury statistics […]