When you get injured on the job in Ohio, you need to be careful to protect your legal rights. Ohio’s workers’ compensation system is unique, and if you aren’t careful, you could end up without the benefits you deserve. A couple of years ago, we published an article that covers […]
Author: Kip Malek
Can You Obtain Pain and Suffering Damages for a Work Injury in Ohio?
When you get injured on the job, your medical bills and lost earnings might not be the only costs you incur. Serious injuries can also lead to various “non-financial costs”—including pain and suffering. Unfortunately, workers’ compensation does not cover pain and suffering in Ohio. But, this does not necessarily mean […]
Drowsy, Drunk or Distracted: Determining the Cause of a Car Accident in Ohio
When you get injured in a car accident, determining the cause of the accident is a critical step for recovering just compensation. You need to make sure you file your claim with the correct company; and when you file your claim, you need to be able to prove that the […]
Filing a workers’ compensation claim allows you to collect benefits for an on-the-job injury or illness. But, to collect the benefit you deserve, you need to handle each step in the process appropriately, and this means that you need to have a clear understanding of what to expect along the […]
What is the Difference Between a Catastrophic and a Non-Catastrophic Injury?
If you’ve been reading about your legal rights online, you may have come across some articles discussing “catastrophic” injuries. You might be wondering what exactly this means, and you may also be wondering if it matters whether your injuries qualify as catastrophic. In Ohio, the simple answer is: It doesn’t […]