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 […]

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 […]

The economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have left many businesses severely understaffed. While this presents challenges when it comes to customer service, it also increases the risk of on-the-job injuries for those who show up to work. If your workplace is understaffed and you have been injured on the […]

Ohio’s workers’ compensation system is unique in that most employees must file their claims with the state’s Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) instead of with their employers. But, there is an exception for employers that are “self-insured.” If your employer is self-insured, you will need to file your claim with […]

When most people think of dangerous jobs, they imagine jobs like mining, working in construction or driving a commercial truck. But, according to a recent Forbes article, some of the United States’ most dangerous professions are in the healthcare and social services sector. According to the article, “In the healthcare […]