Many workers in Ohio who suffer job-related injuries and illnesses qualify for benefits. These benefits are generally available on a “no-fault” basis, which means that you can file a claim even if your employer isn’t responsible—and even if you accidentally injured yourself on the job. But if you’ve been injured […]
When you are involved in a serious accident, some types of injuries will be immediately apparent. These are the types of injuries that cause most people to seek medical attention—and, with a timely diagnosis, these injuries will often (though not always) be treatable. But, many accident victims also suffer injuries […]
If you’ve been injured on the job in Ohio, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Most workers in Ohio are covered under workers’ compensation, and the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) provides coverage for all eligible employees (unless their employers opt to self-insure). As an injured worker, […]
Filing for workers’ compensation in Ohio isn’t easy. There is a lot you need to know, and there are a lot of easy mistakes that can prevent you from collecting the benefits you deserve. To give yourself the best chance of collecting benefits for your on-the-job injury, you need to […]
Job-related injuries can have both physical and psychological effects. If you feared for your safety—or maybe even feared for your life—this can stay with you long after your physical injuries have healed. In legal terms, the psychological effects of the fear you experience during a traumatic accident are referred to […]