Under Ohio law, most employees are eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits when they get injured on the job. But, what if you are an independent contractor instead of an employee? Or, what if your employer has said that you don’t qualify for benefits? In many cases, injured workers will […]

Repetitive stress is among the leading causes of job-related injuries. From lower back pain to carpal tunnel syndrome, many types of injuries can result from repetitive stress on the job—and these injuries often leave employees in pain, unable to work and facing expenses they can’t afford to pay. If you […]

When you go to work, you expect your employer to provide a safe work environment. You also expect your employer to supply the tools and equipment you need to avoid injuries. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen. All types of workers face job-related risks, and these risks often lead to painful […]

It’s summer, and that means that it’s getting hot in Ohio. After a warmer-than-usual June, MSN reports that “[s]oaring temperatures are expected to continue into the summer for Ohio and other Great Lakes states.” For those who work outdoors, high temperatures present a number of risks; and, as Columbus workers’ […]

You got injured or sick on the job. Do you need to hire a Columbus workers’ compensation lawyer? Technically, the answer is “No”. You are not legally required to hire a lawyer, and you can file a workers’ compensation claim on your own if you choose to do so. But, […]