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. […]

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 […]

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 […]