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 […]

While many employees are able to recover from their job-related injuries, some are not. According to a study reported by the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), nearly 50 percent of all employees who miss at least six months from work are likely to suffer from permanent disabilities. For employees […]

Back pain is among the most common injuries caused by slip and fall accidents. If you are experiencing back pain after a slip and fall, what are your legal rights? Columbus personal injury lawyer Jim Malek explains: Back Pain Can Be a Sign of Several Serious Injuries The first thing […]

For most employees in Columbus, collecting workers’ compensation benefits involves filing a claim with the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC). But, filing a claim doesn’t necessarily mean that you will receive benefits—and in fact, many employees have their claims denied. In this article, Columbus workers’ compensation lawyer Doug Malek […]